TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
By David Brownstein M.D xiii
Preface
Why I Wrote this Book xvii
Introduction, the Philosophy
How is a Lion Dad is Different from a Tiger Mother xxv
Chapter 1: Why an Ivy League or Elite College?
And is it really hard to get in? 1
Chapter 2: Birth Through Pre-K.
The Foundation of an Excellent Life 21
Chapter 3: Elementary School
A Three-step Method to Set Your Child on the Successful Path 37
Chapter 4: Middle School
The Warm Up 61
Chapter 5: High School – I
Boot Camp – Now It Counts73
Chapter 6: High School – II
The Extras – How to Knock It Out of the Park 87
Chapter 7: Standardized Tests
Life is Graded on a Curve103
Chapter 8: Counselors and Consultants
How to Hire Your Support Team121
Chapter 9: Extracurricular Activities
Who Are You?131
Chapter 10: The Essay
A Window into Your Student’s Mind143
Chapter 11: Admissions Tactics
The Details that Matter153
Chapter 12: Film, Travel, Volunteering
A Deep Dive into Three Significant Differentiators165
Chapter 13: Which College?
Know Your Values and Beliefs181
Chapter 14: The Three Mental Capacities For Success195
Chapter 15: Putting it All Together
The Bird’s Eye View207
Chapter 16: Our Mistakes217
Chapter 17: Summary and Conclusions233
Chapter 18: Education & Parenting in the Pandemic Age
How the Virus is Altering the Scene239
Epilogue
The Results250
Parent Questionnaire256
Are You a Lion Parent or a Tiger Parent?
Cub Questionnaire
Does Your Child Think You’re a Lion Parent or Tiger Parent?264
Acknowledgments269
Appendices276
I – Value Hierarchy Worksheet for college choice276
II – Max’s Essays for his Ivy League applications285
Resources & Websites for Tutoring, College Admissions and
Counseling287
Notes on Select Chapters305
References381
Index195
About the Author405