This article, written by Meredith G. Warshaw, was first printed in the July 2006 2e Newsletter and discusses how parents can help 2e students prepare for college life, including advocating for themselves. ...
This article walks students and parents through a process of how to select the best college matched to the individual student's needs, particularly if the student is twice exceptional. A table outlines the levels of support available in college. ...
Davidson Family Consultant compiled notes from a Q & A session with Jon Reider of San Francisco University High School. Some examples of the discussed topics are "Do you have any advice for homeschooling students or parents?", "What do colleges look for?", and "How might your suggest selecting a college or university?" ...
This article provides gifted students advice on dual enrollment and the college search process. ...
This online brochure discusses early steps parents and their gifted children can take to prepare for college and to ensure that the college experience is positive. ...
Dr. Jon Reider, director of college counseling at San Francisco University High School and former admissions officer at Stanford University, gives some tips for parents who have unconventional students looking at college entrance. ...
Jessica Fields, currently in her junior year at Princeton University, where she is pre-med majoring in anthropology and creative writing as well as captain of the varsity fencing team, discusses ways to prepare your child for an Ivy League future. ...
Source: Davdison Young Scholar Seminar
This is a summary of the college admission seminar for the Davidson Academy parents facilitated by Deborah Claymon. Starting at grade 11, Claymon walks the reader through the steps students should follow in order to ask the right questions, take the right tests, and apply to the right colleges! ...
Source: Davidson Young Scholar Seminar
During this seminar, Wes Beach gives advice on how students can prepare for the college admission process. Some ideas include: Focusing on personal qualities, nurturing personal traits and looking at "the fit, not the school." ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - Many useful tips are found in this review of Brenda Smith's book on scholarships. A must-read prior to applying to any college or organization for financial aid. ...