Summer 2010 Newsletter
At last, it’s spring : school will be out soon 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. There should be time for relaxation and introspection. Before the busy fall begins, give thought about what you really want post graduation? College, a gap year? A year to work? Determining this now will be a great benefit to you. This summer should... [Read More...]
Fall 2009 Newsletter
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. Knowing that you wish to be helpful and informed, I will outline some of the basic tasks to be accomplished this fall. You will receive... [Read More...]
Summer Newsletter to Rising Seniors and their Parents
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. Before the busy fall begins, give thought about what you really want post graduation? College, a gap year? A year to work? Determining this... [Read More...]
Make your Summer Really Count
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 doing what they do? If you are an artist or musician or actor, begin working on your repertoire and ask for a critique of your work in preparation for the Fall. Complete your Community... [Read More...]
Thank-You Note Enters College Admission Game
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 woman’s proposal to write on her mother’s personal stationery. “I asked her, ‘How would I feel if I received a note with someone... [Read More...]
About Dr. Corman
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. As a psychologist with a special interest in adolescents, she is able to add a developmental perspective on the college application process. Dr. Corman... [Read More...]
Winter 2009 Newsletter
Dear Parents and seniors: Happy New Year. I hope everyone had restful and happy holidays. This letter is intended to remind you of a few loose ends which require your attention. I am certain that the next term, your last in the senior year, will be more leisurely than the first. Please remember that senior grades are considered critical by the colleges and although I know everyone would like to relax, second term grades do matter. For all of you who... [Read More...]
Fall 2008 Newsletter
Dear Senior Parents: By this date, the seniors have submitted their UC and Cal State application and have received an acknowledgement that their online applications have been received. Each student has kept a hard copy of his/her application for reference. As you know, the essays for the UC seem to be the daunting part of this application. Although I value exquisite writing, those essays is informative and does not at a total word count of 1,000... [Read More...]
