With all the tasks involved in college prep it makes sense to concentrate on good time management. But encouraging a teenager to use these skills is often like a standing in front of a speeding train. They have tunnel vision and one track minds. Their priorities are often out of whack and misguided. Time management is not on the list of their priorities.
When my son and daughter were in high school they had two very different academic patterns. My son did his homework during his breaks and immediately after school. My daughter had so many activities and a highly active social life. She always waited until the last minute to do her homework and often stayed up later at night to complete it. To this day, she tends to over commit and wait until the last minute. My son, on the other hand, still does his work promptly and manages his time effectively.
When it comes to college prep, your teen needs to be able to learn time management in these three areas:
Study time
Time management is a key factor when pursuing academic excellence. In this post, 5 Tips to Manage Your Studies. Learning this skill before college will prepare your student for the rigorous studies he will encounter in college.
College prep activities
College prep activities require time management. There are college applications, financial aid applications, scholarship applications and test registrations that will all have deadlines.
Scholarship searches
If your student is on the lookout for scholarships, time management is essential. He will have to allocate time for the searches and the applications, and stay on top of all submission deadlines.
With so many activities for the college-bound teen during high school, time management can help reduce stress. Time management skills will also benefit him in college as well.
Read Wendy’s post: Best Ways to Manage College Prep Time
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