Make Thanksgiving A College Free Zone

Scott Anderson, Senior Director for Access and Education at The Common Application, wrote this in November 2015. Ten years later, these words are even more important.

“This week, as you gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, be mindful of the high school seniors seated at the table. Odds are they don't want to talk about their college applications any more than you want to talk about work...

...Teens are thinking about college but don't necessarily want to talk about it over mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie...ask them about the things they love to do and the challenges and ideas that intrigue them (instead of) inquiring about what they plan to major in, how they intend to make a career of it, and what that career will be. It also invites them to ask you the same kinds of questions, which creates a space for real conversation, not one-directional interrogation.

So please do the high school seniors in your life a favor. Help make the Thanksgiving table a college-free zone. They (the kids) are going to be fine.”

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Pamela