CEP Family and Student Communication Flashcards
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What is the CEP's ethical responsibility when a family asks them to write or heavily edit the student's college application essay?
Answer: Provide feedback and coaching but ensure the final essay authentically reflects the student's own voice and story
CEPs coach and guide essay development but must not ghostwrite; the essay must remain an authentic representation of the student's voice to maintain academic integrity.
Which of the following best describes the role of motivational interviewing techniques in CEP client communication?
Answer: A client-centered approach that draws out the student's own motivation and goals through reflective questioning
Motivational interviewing helps CEPs uncover a student's intrinsic values and goals through open-ended questions and reflective listening rather than directing them.
A CEP is working with a first-generation college student whose parents have no college experience. What additional support should be prioritized?
Answer: Provide extra context on college terminology, processes, and norms that college-experienced families take for granted
First-generation students often lack access to the implicit knowledge of college culture — CEPs bridge this gap by explicitly explaining processes that others may already know.
How should a CEP handle a situation where a student is applying to a school the CEP has a financial referral relationship with?
Answer: Disclose the relationship to the family to avoid a conflict of interest
Transparency requires CEPs to disclose any financial relationships with institutions to allow families to make fully informed decisions free from undisclosed bias.
When setting expectations with a new family, a CEP should clearly communicate that:
Answer: The CEP's role is to maximize options and fit, but admission decisions rest entirely with the college
CEPs must clearly state they cannot guarantee outcomes — their value is in optimizing the process, match, and application, not in controlling admission decisions.
Which documentation practice is considered a best practice for CEPs to protect both the planner and the family?
Answer: Written service agreements outlining scope, fees, timelines, and responsibilities
A written service agreement establishes clear expectations, protects both parties legally, and prevents misunderstandings about what services will be provided.