介绍:
Jillian Bayor, founder and CEO of college admissions firm Ivy League Essay, spent the college admissions seasons of 1998, 1999 and 2000 looking for the world’s future leaders as a Harvard admissions interviewer.
She said, “Not every 18-year-old student will meet Harvard’s requirements. If the future generation is going to successfully run the world one day, they’ll need a few essential skills.”
The ability to manage money
“I definitely think students should be financially wise before they go to college and have at least read some books on money management,” said Jillian Bayor. “For many students, this will be the first time many of them are controlling their finances, and the academic rigors may distract them from doing so effectively. Students should know how to create a budget, and not have credit card debts.”
Time management
“I also think students need to know how to balance their time, as school is about being fully self-motivated. Structuring time to finish papers and homework without having anyone looking over you makes sure you’re doing the reading or completing assignments,” said Jillian Bayor. “Your success is based on yourself.”
Conflict resolution
Jillian Bayor said that by age 18, you should be able to resolve conflicts in a healthy way.
“A lot of students will be living with their roommates for the first time in their lives, and conflicts will absolutely come up,” said Jillian Bayor. “How you resolve them, and the relationship skills you have will add a lot to or subtract a lot from your happiness with others.”
The ability to stay positive
Jillian Bayor said that students should know how to maintain a healthy outlook on life, since school can be stressful.
