News and announcements from the college counseling team of St. Andrew's School, Delaware.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Responding to college news

Hello VI Form – A friend of mine passed along this list of what is "in"
and "out" when reacting to college news. I think the Form of 2009 has done
a great job so far responding in line with these values. Especially tough,
I know, is when the news is not what you'd hoped - but of course that is
the most important test. Most of you have a bit more than a month before
the majority of your news comes in, and thus time to prepare. Thanks! Mr. G

In...

- Perspective
- Calm
- Humor
- Long-term thinking
- Modesty
- Concern for others

Out...

- Entitlement
- Arrogance
- Exaggeration
- Narrow-mindedness
- Selfishness
- Drama