early elementary kids whose parents are here...are already into "managing" their children's resumes for this purpose.
If one considers college admissions as a self-advocacy effort whose goal is to find the best (or least worst) "fit," then collecting documentation through the years may provide a clear picture of one's interests, pursuits, passion(s), and strengths
(both for self-awareness and also to present one's self to an institution for their consideration as to whether they perceive a "match")... then it may be a low-key, stress-free, stepwise approach to preparing for that self-advocacy. Parents often may help collect such documentation when children are young, and ideally a child gradually takes ownership of this process as they develop their interests, independence, organizational abilities, and sense of self-determination.
... success or failure is ALWAYS a matter of personal effort or ability.
Some may say that success or failure may also be a matter of perspective, resiliency, ability to learn from mistakes, and/or
growth mindset (as opposed to fixed mindset).
... they enter college... The most capable and insightful among them are the most prone to unraveling at that point
Some may say this not related to LOG per se, but rather related to preparation such as prior experience handling challenges and overcoming them, learning from mistakes, developing "grit," achieving personal goals, valuing their personal best (as opposed to fluctuating in self-esteem by frequent comparison with others), striving for balance, and cultivating a long-term perspective.
