Crafting Your Child's Story: The Key to Standing Out in School Admissions
Brené Brown said, "The most powerful person in the room is the one who owns their story and isn't afraid to tell it."
As deadlines approach, many families are stuck on how to best approach open-ended questions on the application. The responses to questions about your family and your child's academic capacity should authentically share stories that speak to identity, values, and aspirations.
You're not just providing information when you answer application questions about your child's personality, strengths, challenges, or interests. You're crafting a narrative that goes beyond the facts, reflecting who your child is and what your family values. Your story offers a window into your expectations for education and community, shaping the school's understanding of your child. Own your family’s stories and share them.
Understanding how a school can partner to support your child's academic growth, curiosity, agency, contributions, and social and emotional development as a learner is vital. Remember, your story is a powerful tool in the school admissions process.
Register today, join us at the RIISE recruitment salon on Sunday, Oct. 20, and share. This is your chance to begin or continue fostering genuine connections with admission teams from top schools and current families. Be prepared to tell a quick story about your child and your family's vision to learn more about a school. Asking a great question about parent-school partnerships can also tell a story about what you value!
