SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT

As a parent/guardian, you can play an active role in supporting your students as they participate in Bruin Initiative workshops! For more information, sign up for our parent mailing list here.

Checking in on your student frequently and asking them how they feel about the content they are learning in class. Let your student talk about what topics they are confident in and not-so-confident in. Just discussing these things can help your student more effectively communicate their problem areas with tutors.
Ensuring that your student is attending as many classes they can! Make sure students feel accountable for their own attendance in the program.
Encourage your student to utilize all the resources in our program. Independent practice is essential for studying for any exam! Even though our homework is supplementary to your student's current schoolwork, our assignments are developed specifically to help your students precisely with AP content and rigor.
Encouraging a growth mindset. Frequently remind your student that they don't have to be perfect. AP exams are difficult, and the keys to getting a good score is persistence and and effort. Focus your attention on praising your student's resilience and dedication to class.

Keeping your student accountable for deadlines. College application deadlines are no joke; you may want to have a close eye on your student's calendar, making sure they are completing their application materials well in advance.
Discussing and reviewing the college application with your student. The more a student talks about their high school experiences (especially in leadership), the more effective they will be at communicating to college application readers about those experiences. Ask your student about how they are writing their college application essays and assist them in reflecting on their own experience in college.
Reminding students to seek help. Even though the college application is a reflection of the students' own work and experiences, that doesn't mean the student isn't allowed to ask for help! Tell your students to reach out to teachers, academic counselors, and our Bruin Initiative team for assistance! The more people that can review and help revise your student's application, the better!