Showcasing Your Teen’s Character & Curiosity to Colleges

6/18/20241 min read

In this podcast with Lisa Marker-Robbins, Dr. Liz emphasizes the importance of character and curiosity in college admissions, defining character as the ability to handle uncertainty and curiosity as going beyond surface-level understanding. She advocates for students to engage in open-ended projects with uncertain outcomes, which develop both character and intellectual curiosity. Dr. Liz's approach focuses on empowering students to make meaningful changes in their world. Her method not only enhances college applications but also helps students find purpose and prepare for the challenges of college life and beyond.