Thane Stenner
One of the perennial concerns of high-net-worth families is how to raise their kids in an environment of privilege without spoiling them.
Over the years, I’ve met with dozens of affluent parents who have brought up happy, well-balanced kids with positive wealth values. The one thing these parents share: the ability to set limits for their children. Simply put, they are able to say “no” when appropriate. Continue reading Why ‘no' is the most valuable word privileged kids hear
McMaster medical school looking beyond grades!
Note the following comment before reading this article:
“I have been an observer of the medical school admissions process for may years. I have never understood why grades were ever the dominant admissions criterion. Grades may or may not be a measure of intelligence. Furthermore, assuming that grades are a measure of intelligence, they are a very narrow measure. Grades are a measure of one’s ability to perform on tests. That’s the beginning, the middle and the end. That’s why the private education market of test prep courses and home tutoring exist. (Our educational system has confused grades with learning.)
If grades are to be part of the admissions criteria, then applicants should be required only to demonstrate a minimum standard of grades. Once applicants meet that minimum, then a host of other considerations should be considered. Chief among these considerations should be the ability to operate effectively in an environment where the objective is to deliver “health care.” I would add that “health card” is much broader than “sickness care”. Since “health” is a function of many variables, doctors should be the sum of many considerations. Drugs can be prescribed by technicians. But, “health care” needs to be delivered by humans who have the ability to emphasize, motivate, encourage, etc. (For those who doubt that this – check out the Robin Williams movie Patch Adams).
The overuse of grades in medical school admissions reveals much about how the government and medical schools view health care. Our current system is NOT based on “health care”. It is based on “sickness care”. Once, we evolve to a system of “health care” then the criteria for admitting people to medical school is likely to change.
McMaster is on the right track.”
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Thinking About University Applications? Thinking About A Career? What About A Life?
“Don’t confuse having a career with having a life.” – Hillary Clinton
What: “An Evening With Rick Hayward
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When: Postponed due to illness – check back for the rescheduled date.
Where: Shere Punjab Restaurant – 351 Danforth Avenue – M4K 1N7 – Toronto Ward 29
There is no charge to hear Rick (Dinner and snacks are available for purchase).
Registration: is required – email your name, contact number and number of people attending to – create@personalstatement.ca
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
“The best careers advice to give to the young is, Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it.” – Katherine Whitehorn
We live in a confusing world. Most parents and high school students agree that a university education is essential to having a successful career. As a result, parents and students are feeling enormous pressure to decide on:
– what university program to take
– where to attend university
– what high school courses to take to prepare them for university
– what to do to keep the grades competitive
– what volunteer activities to participate in
– what career to plan for
– what to do to win scholarships
– how to learn about career options and opportunities
– whether to take the SAT in Canada, ACT, etc.
– whether to attend university outside of Canada
– whether a “year off” is a good idea
– what about that Queen’s Personal Statement of Experience
This is enough to make anybody sick with anxiety.
This seminar has been organized by John Richardson (Author of – Mastering The Personal Statement) and presented by Rick Hayward who is a retired University of Toronto academic counselor. In a manner reminiscent of “Tuesdays with Morrie”, Rick will give you guidance, answer your questions, and reduce your anxiety.
Hope to see you there on January 30
John Richardson – Personalstatement.ca
P.S. Rick is the best academic counselor I have ever known. A common student comment after talking with Rick is:
“I feel so much better!”
Life Prep - Do what you are good at! Have fun! 