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"Make to do lists. I know it seems
obvious, but checking homework/chores off
one at a time can really be a huge
stress-reliever. You can actually (and
objectively) see how much you've completed
in a day, and once you start down the list,
the tendency to procrastinate is usually
reduced."
~Cecilia
Cheng 2009 |
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"I actually find DDR
to be very stress relieving. And I like
listening and singing along with music.
The singing along is really important
because I feel better when I actually know
the lyrics of the song I am listening to.
Classical music is relaxing when you are
trying to get work done. At school and on
the computer I enjoy conversation with my
friends. And lots of sleep, getting
enough sleep is really, really good!"
~ Moriah
Kreeger 2009 |
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"Exercise helps stress." Chirag runs
at least 2 – 5 miles five days a week as a
member of the Cross-Country and Track and
Field Teams, bring on the de-stressing
natural endorphins and sunshine
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Chirag Vasavda 2009 |
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Rising Seniors! Workshop
Thursday, May 27, 2010 in C-120 @ 6 – 7:30 PM
Sponsored by MSJHS Counseling Office and Mission: SOS this workshop covered the
coming college season for rising seniors, making the most of summer and
important insights into the process from Counselor Amy Drolette, administrator
to the class of 2011 Diana Brumbaugh, a vibrant and articulate student panel and
parents. This event is not yet archived and can be accessed on our home page!
“College Choices: Pathways to Success”
Thursday, September 17, in C-120 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Thank you for attending our College Choices Event!
College Choices Presentation
(PowerPoint)
Summary
of presentation plus links, presentation based on
research and feedback from parents and MSJ alumni:
College Advice Abounds, from articles to books to radio
shows:
Article in New York Times on college advice (PDF)
Terrific Book on how private colleges run their
admissions departments. It’s a little scary, so reader,
beware:
The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions
Process of a Premier College, by Jacques Stenberg
(at Amazon)
Education reporter Steinberg presents a compelling tale
in this account, told from the perspective of Ralph
Figueroa, an admissions officer at Wesleyan University.
Expanding on a series of articles in the New York Times,
Steinberg provides an insider's look at how Figueroa and
the school's admissions committee factored grades, test
scores, essays, extracurricular activities and race into
account as they winnowed 700 students for the class of
2004 from nearly 7,000 applicants. Using real names,
applications and interviews, Steinberg follows six
applicants of varying backgrounds from their first
encounter with Figueroa to their final acceptance or
rejection.
Countdown to College Radio
Countdown to College is a weekly one-hour show dedicated
to helping college-bound high school students and their
families understand the process of getting ready
for--and getting into--college. Show host
Beth Pickett interviews experts on the college
application process, high school coursework, summer
opportunities, extracurricular activities, application
essays, standardized testing, financial aid, and college
options, with the occasional foray into how to maintain
a healthy and positive attitude throughout what can be a
very stressful process.
For more information on de-stressing college admissions:
The Education Conservancy
Alice Kleeman at Menlo-Atherton High School has
resources for students and parents
Colleges that change lives
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