Robert,a high school senior,tells his helper that he wants to get into Princeton University but he knows that his grades and SAT scores are not good enough to be accepted.He says,"I think I will apply anyway.What have I got to lose?" He goes on to say that he is only going to apply to Ivy League schools because his life won't be worth living if he doesn't attend one of these prestigious schools. According to Task B of Stage II of the helping framework,Robert's helper should help Robert to ___.
A)focus on issues that will make a difference
B)find incentives that will promote acceptance to an Ivy League school
C)choose realistic and challenging goals that are real solutions to key issues
D)focus on improving his relationships with women

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Robert's current plan of applying to Ivy League schools despite his low grades and SAT scores is not a realistic or effective solution to his goal of attending a prestigious school. Therefore, the helper should assist Robert in choosing goals that are both challenging and realistic, and that address his key issues, such as improving his academic performance. The helper should also encourage Robert to focus on issues that will make a difference, rather than finding incentives that may not lead to long-term success. The option of improving his relationships with women is not relevant to Robert's goal of getting into Princeton or another Ivy League school.

Robert,a High School Senior,tells His Helper That He Wants to Get