College Admission Games

This article is for high school teachers although you'd never guess that by looking at the young man in the article photo.  Maybe the way to start is in middle school.  There are many games and types of games described in this article, all of which are engaging and helpful to students who want to attend college after high school graduation.  I won't attempt to list them all here.  An excellent read and recommendation for students for in-class or personal time.

Gaming the College Admission Process.  Mathew Farber. 8.8.14.  Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/gaming-the-college-admissions-process-matthew-farber

'Soft Skills' for College Readiness

Whether this article applies to Title I students making it to college remains a question in my mind.  I'd like you, the reader, to reflect on the content.  Dan Jones, the President of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors indicates that new freshman haven't had the opportunity to struggle.  The ability to solve problems and being resourceful seems to be lacking.  The reason stated is that high school students haven't developed resilency because parents and teachers have jumped through hoops for them.  However, I beg to differ, although teachers have certainly helped students grow, but many parents of Title I students don't have that capacity to do so, that is, being helicopter parents.

Your thoughts are appreciated.  What do you see as the problem?

'Soft Skills' Pushed as Part of College Readiness.  Caralee J. Adams.  11.14.12.  Education Week - Premium Article
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/11/14/12softskills_ep.h32.html?tkn=XVRFh7IBpDX85KcZnMxiyWHCN4zCVHWSXc3A&cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS2