http://www.bonniecorman.com Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:03:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Parents: I presume that now every parent is experiencing the business of the Fall and their children are equally engaged and busy. This is perhaps one of the most stressful parts of the application process as seniors are finalizing their application list, researching schools while still maintaining high grades etc. ... http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/10/27/fall-2009-newsletter/ httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwdpv2GDidg National Association of College Admissions Counselors President-Elect, Jim Jump, discusses challenges students are facing as they apply to college during this uncertain economic climate. http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/10/27/college-admissions-during-tough-economic-times/ An increasing number of students are applying to graduate school and the variety of programs seems infinite. The same principles of good decision making apply to the application to grad school: knowing oneself and distinguishing among choices are vital in making a wise choice. I have helped numerous applicants decide ... http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/10/27/graduate-school-counseling/ Many students tell me that their classmates are taking both the SAT and the ACT. There is really no need to do so. Simply download the free practice tests for each and compare your results.  If  you are uncertain about the differences between the tests, do call or email me. http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/09/15/thoughts-for-juniors/ Summer Newsletter to Rising Seniors and their Parents  June 2009 At last, it’s June: school is out and it’s time to enjoy summer.  I hope this newsletter will give you some ideas about profitable ways to spend the summer before your senior year. 1.There should be time for relaxation and introspection. ... http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/06/22/summer-newsletter-to-rising-seniors-and-their-parents/ Give yourself time to relax but also some time for introspection. Think about where and when you are truly happy and productive and that will give you a path to choosing a college. Spend some time shadowing some people whose life and jobs you admire. Would you be happy ... http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/06/16/make-your-summer-really-count/ The New York Times quoted Bonnie in an article on college admissions: Bonnie R. Corman, an educational counselor and psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, Calif., does not put note-writing on her students’ to-do lists but advises those who want to send thanks to avoid lined paper. Still, she sternly rejected a young ... http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/03/12/thank-you-note-enters-college-admission-game/ httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp8M28Hb438 UC President Emeritus Richard Atkinson discusses the history of college admissions testing and the process that led to the wholesale change in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) that began nationwide in the fall of 2006. http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/02/24/college-admission-and-the-sat/ Dr. Corman has a doctorate in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, a Masters in English and a Masters in Counseling. A Phi Beta Kappa Ivy League Alumna, she has been a college counselor and school psychologist in an independent school and in a public school. She currently teaches college English. ... http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/02/24/about-dr-corman/ Whether you're thinking about attending a university close to home or far away, pursuing the fine arts, or aspiring for the Ivy League, Dr. Corman will help you take control of your future and make one of the biggest decisions you'll ever face. Turn your options into opportunities! • Individualized Attention • Full Student ... http://www.bonniecorman.com/2009/02/24/your-college-can-be-a-perfect-fit/