Alexa is applying for a transfer to UT Austin to begin attending in the fall. It is very difficult to get in so she’s nervous about it, and she’s asked me for help. I’m grateful that she can still come to me for help and that I am able to help her. I proof-read her essays and her resume and helped with formatting.

There is a very fine line between being helpful and taking control; one that is a challenge for me. Part of me wants to help her and part of me wants to do the entire application for her. Obviously the latter is of no help to her in the long run. She needs to gain entrance on her own merit.

So other than suggesting a couple of changes in sentence structure, I did not interfere with her writing. She’s come along way in her writing and I’m very proud of her. And I’m so proud of all that’s she’s accomplished so far. I have no doubt that she’ll be accepted. And I’m thankful that I could help her in some small way.