What does your child want to do after graduation?
Getting ready for life after high school doesn’t have to be stressful! Tools like Loper, a free app that helps students explore options for continuing their education after high school in a personalized and engaging way, can make your journey easier!
Meet Sam Bernstein, the co-founded of Loper, as he gives parents practical advice for the college application process!
Discover answers to questions like:
-When should parents start talking to their children about college and career exploration?
-What are some of the most common mistakes parents make when starting college or career conversations?
-How can parents encourage exploration and early preparation without making every activity feel like it’s about building a résumé?
-What are some meaningful steps students can take in 9th or 10th grade to set themselves up for future success—and how can parents support that without taking over?
-What should parents of juniors expect over the next 12 months as their child moves closer to applying to college?
-What are some resources parents can turn to if they’re feeling lost about how to guide their kids through this process?
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TRANSCRIPT
Life After High School
Getting ready for the application process
0:00 Intro to After High School Plans
1:54 When should parents start talking about life after high school?
4:52 The sensitivity of this topic 8:22 Most common mistakes that parents make talking about college.
12:54 Stop encouraging the same old profession options
20:05 What kids should be doing to prepare? The Freshman and Sophomore years
24:39 What kids should be doing to prepare? Junior Year
28:23 What kids should be doing to prepare? Senior Year
32:40 Resources to help parents navigate college preparation
42:53 What about kids that are not university bound?
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