tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post673543755249066000..comments2024-03-19T22:10:49.383-04:00Comments on Gifted Challenges™: Five tips gifted students need to consider when choosing a collegeGail Post, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-63104820462371397822016-08-08T10:23:45.740-04:002016-08-08T10:23:45.740-04:00Overall it's inspiring blog with great posts.Overall it's inspiring blog with great posts.Jodi Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388979974076472598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-5195488999046125702015-04-01T20:07:06.331-04:002015-04-01T20:07:06.331-04:00Thanks for your comments. Sometimes it's bette...Thanks for your comments. Sometimes it's better to not get too caught up with focusing on a particular school, though. Having a range of options that fit relatively well allows for the uncertainty of what happens with the admissions process.Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-66630310181268581962015-04-01T14:22:22.903-04:002015-04-01T14:22:22.903-04:00I've learned that one of the hardest parts abo...I've learned that one of the hardest parts about going to college is actually choosing a college to go to. The problem I face is that I never had a goal of a certain school to go to, so choosing one has been a huge pain for me. These tips helped and I can't wait to learn more about them. <br /> <a href="http://www.academycanada.com/" rel="nofollow"><br />http://www.academycanada.com/</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837696497152707962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-58957209114440446372015-03-02T13:45:52.822-05:002015-03-02T13:45:52.822-05:00Great advice, Lisa. Many falsely assume that gifte...Great advice, Lisa. Many falsely assume that gifted children come from wealthy families, just as giftedness is falsely equated with elitism. Financial aid is critical. The better the school, often the greater the endowment. If a family qualifies for need-based financial aid, the ivies, ivy-caliber schools, and many elite private schools offer amazing aid. If a family does not qualify, many smaller schools looking for gifted, accomplished students will offer merit aid. And students with high scores on the PSATs may qualify for National Merit Scholarship status, resulting in free tuition at a range of schools. Thanks for bringing up this important point.Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-83433805827538139662015-03-02T13:16:20.661-05:002015-03-02T13:16:20.661-05:00Finances are also a consideration for gifted kids....Finances are also a consideration for gifted kids. All schools are not created equal, but there are a lot of excellent schools out there; even beyond the ivies. When beginning to look at colleges, check out the schools's endowments. This is a precursor to the amount of money they will have available for scholarships and this can make a huge difference in financial aid. It can make a private school affordable for many gifted students. ljconradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964363919353821659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-43719831542433558632015-02-28T23:08:59.255-05:002015-02-28T23:08:59.255-05:00Thanks, Celi. It is really difficult to decide and...Thanks, Celi. It is really difficult to decide and to include factors related to giftedness among the many other concerns when choosing a college. I appreciate the information you shared about your older son and the honors program. There are so many differences between colleges that it is hard to know what the term really means. Thank you again for your helpful comments.<br /><br />GailGail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-4792685458069856102015-02-28T16:33:32.852-05:002015-02-28T16:33:32.852-05:00There is often little information on choosing the ...There is often little information on choosing the right college for gifted students and as a mother of a gifted teen, I never gave it much thought. Like so many, I too thought college, any college, would be a more engaging educational environment than in high school. Thanks for giving me more to think about and consider.<br /><br />You are right about the honor programs at universities--they are not all as they are described. My oldest son was asked to join an honors program his freshman year in college and the perks seemed very attractive. It wasn't at all what he was hoping it would be and turned out to be more of a designation than a program which supported its students. <br /><br />Gail, you always provide the most concise and useful information for parents of gifted students. Thank you so much.Celi Trépanier https://www.blogger.com/profile/03574778816194151069noreply@blogger.com