The Parenting 411 Episode 14: Winning the College Admissions Game

As the college admissions game becomes increasingly competitive, many students wonder just what it takes to make their application stand out from the rest. Many resort to such tactics as loading up their resumes with activities or advanced courses for which they have little to affinity. Some go as far as to misrepresent their abilities in athletics and admissions testing as recent scandals have revealed. There is another way. Here is an insightful interview, from the pre-pandemic archives, with 2019 California Mother of the Year®️, Susan Tatsui D'Arcy. An educator and college consultant, Susan has written a book that helps students design robust projects that allow them to research and learn more about a topic or cause that is important to them while demonstrating a range of skills and talents that will catch the attention of college admissions directors. Learn more about Susan and Project Merit at www.meritworld.com