Colleges

A mother was at home, and there was a knock at the door. She
opened the door and was surprised to see a person standing
there with a bouquet of flowers. It wasnt a holiday,
birthday, or anniversary. The flowers were a total surprise!
They turned a rather ordinary day into an exceptional one to
be remembered for weeks to come.

Little remembrances are cherished. And, the person who sends
them is not forgotten. We all like to be remembered in
unusual and caring ways. The teachers and staffs of high
schools arent any different and yet, it does not happen
very often for them. Kind words are good, but a thoughtful
note is better, and a small gift is best.

A teacher remarked that she once had a student who had many
physical issues. It created some unusual classroom problems
in her chemistry class. The mother of that student knew this
and constantly thanked the teacher with complimentary notes
and small gifts throughout the school year not just on
holidays. It made the teacher feel appreciated, needed, and
respected.

A typical high school has administrators, teachers and a
support staff. Who will be affecting your student? Who will
your student have for classroom teachers in the coming year?
Find out who they are. You will want to know the
receptionist at the main desk. Dont forget the secretary
in the guidance office. Who cooks the lunches, sweeps the
floors, and empties the wastebaskets? Bus drivers often have
a particularly difficult situation. Also remember the
principal and vice-principal. Many times all of these people
are only remembered when something negative happens. Letting
them know that you recognize and appreciate the jobs theyre
performing, for the benefit of your child, will make it
easier for your student.

Favors and kindnesses are always returned. Find out when
those birthdays and anniversaries happen and remember them
with a card, note or even cookies. And, in those few short
years, when college scholarship time rolls around, people
will be happy to write glowing testimonials for your student.

Remember this: everything in life is a decision, make the
right ones today for your college scholarship success.

2007 The Scholarship Doctor, Dale Clifton, All Rights
Reserved. Dale is an educational consultant and expert at
helping families win college scholarships. To learn more
about winning awards, visit http://ScholarshipDoctor.com or
Email Dale@ScholarshipDoctor.com

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