Two Cents From 'Rents - Hillside Writing

Dear Parent(s),
Thank you for taking the time to provide recollections of and perspectives on your favorite applicant. Your thoughtful input here at the start is very helpful, offering doorways to and context for potentially fruitful conversation. The more material we have available for conversation with your child, the greater the opportunity for discoveries and the better the essay-making! If you’re curious to learn more about how we use these responses, we recommend reading coach Eliza Turner’s blog post “The Value of Two Cents.”

A TIP FOR YOU: Complete your responses in a separate document and then paste your replies into the form.

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What experiences or (better yet) moments in recent years stand out in your memory as particularly meaningful to your child? What do you see in your mind's eye? Do specific encounters or challenges come to mind as pivotal? Why?(Required)

Are there activities that your child participates in that, in your view, have shown his/her/their particular way of seeing or thinking or being? An intellectual curiosity, a creative pursuit, a social interest, a job? If so, what's distinct about your child's engagement?(Required)

How would you describe the family culture or environment in which your child has grown up? Your reflections might include details about heritage or ethnicity, relationship to siblings, exposure to a parent's profession, or particular family values or customs (formal or informal).(Required)

One way we describe our work with students at this important juncture in their lives is that we take care of the writing by taking care of the writer. In light of this, we would appreciate knowing of any concerns you have about your child's engagement in this personal project. Concerns may include reflections on your child's relationship with writing, emotional challenges that you feel may come into play, or communication you have had at home about essay-writing support.(Required)

Has a guidance counselor or consultant offered any advice about experiences your child should write about? If so, please explain.(Required)

Please provide below a list of the schools that are presently at the top of your child's application list. Thank you!(Required)