As my sons were growing up, I did the “right” thing…of giving them age-appropriate responsibilities.  Like “making” their beds.  Check.  Putting their toys back in the box.  Check.  Saying “please” and “thank you.”  Taking out the trash.  Feeding the dog.  Participating in Boy Scouts.  Getting a job.  Putting (a little) gas in the car periodically.  Check, check, check, check, check, check.

These building blocks continued and according to parenting experts, were the steps to help them become responsible young people, taking charge of themselves.

So why I am I still nagging them to get their college applications finished?

You’ve asked yourself (and them) the same question.  Again.  And again.  And again.

Baylor’s application process is open until February 1, 2019.

You want your student to complete the application, so that there is a “check” in that box.  Why is it so hard for them to get it done?

Students procrastinate…for many reasons, and rest assured, it’s probably NOT because of something that we did (or didn’t do) as we raised them.  But it can be frustrating for us to watch application deadlines loom while Suzie spends hours on social media or Johnny finds excuses to check his fantasy football team.

Baylor understands that students procrastinate.  (In fact, Baylor’s student engagement program, recognized as one of the best among national universities, offers a wealth of 1:1 resources to help students…more on that in a future post.)

Make sure your student completes the Baylor application soon, because Baylor loves all their students.  Even the procrastinators.

It will feel good to stop nagging.