A child may benefit greatly by having facts and information organized and readily available to jog their memory when the time arrives for the child to compete, such as:
- applying to a summer program with competitive admissions,
- applying to college,
- applying for an internship,
- writing a college essay,
- writing a scholarship essay,
- self-advocacy.
Parents may wish to acquaint children with keeping a record and collection of artifacts from their afterschooling and independent projects, extracurricular activities, clubs, outside classes, enrichment, competitions, volunteerism, achievements, and accomplishments... including a list of books read. This need not be extensive or time-consuming... just gathered together in one place: an exercise in executive function.
In reviewing these items, certain themes may emerge which may help demonstrate a long-term interest in a particular field or area of study.
