EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 22 MIN
Super Woman Diaries #39: Summer Camps & School Admissions: What We’ve Learned About Persistence
from Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect · host Jessica Colarco and Kelly Fox
In this episode, Jessica and Kelly dive into the importance of advocating for your kids — whether it's snagging a coveted summer camp spot or navigating the competitive world of magnet school admissions. Kelly shares the rollercoaster of emotions when her son Beckett was waitlisted for camp and how a little persistence (and an email!) turned things around. Jessica talks about her son Dominic’s surprising lottery acceptance into a highly competitive magnet high school and why showing up and staying ready matters more than we think. They discuss: ✅ The value of following up (and not just waiting passively) ✅ How local preferences often play a quiet role in camp admissions ✅ What to expect from highly selective magnet schools ✅ Why it’s okay to pivot plans last-minute if a better opportunity comes up ✅ Lessons learned about showing up early and staying engaged Whether you’re a parent navigating summer planning or school transitions, this episode is packed with real-life insights on how to create opportunities — and why luck favors the proactive.
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In this episode, Jessica and Kelly dive into the importance of advocating for your kids — whether it's snagging a coveted summer camp spot or navigating the competitive world of magnet school admissions. Kelly shares the rollercoaster of emotions when her son Beckett was waitlisted for camp and how a little persistence (and an email!) turned things around. Jessica talks about her son Dominic’s surprising lottery acceptance into a highly competitive magnet high school and why showing up and staying ready matters more than we think. They discuss:✅ The value of following up (and not just waiting passively)✅ How local preferences often play a quiet role in camp admissions✅ What to expect from highly selective magnet schools✅ Why it’s okay to pivot plans last-minute if a better opportunity comes up✅ Lessons learned about showing up early and staying engaged Whether you’re a parent navigating summer planning or school transitions, this episode is packed with real-life insights on how to create opportunities — and why luck favors the proactive.
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