We remind all of our Collegewise families to celebrate every offer of admission, whether it’s a reach school, a slam-dunk safety or somewhere in between. Here’s an example of a family who’s doing this right:
This student’s mother bought a pennant for every college that accepted him. They’re not reserving their celebration for the dream schools. Having college options is worth celebrating, no matter what name appears in the acceptance letter or on the pennant. While he’s deciding which school to attend, I can’t imagine he has any doubt as to whether or not his parents are proud of him. I’m sharing the photo here with their permission.
Parents, whether or not your student is happy with a particular acceptance, celebrate anyway. Lead by example and your kids will follow (even if they feign teenage embarrassment).