Welcome to Parenting Pitfalls in College Admissions
The goal of this quiz is to highlight parenting challenges that you face in the college admissions process. Answering honestly will give you the best results.
This quiz is meant to encourage reflection. It is not intended as a diagnostic or therapeutic tool.
When I think about a teen that only got into their “safety” schools, I feel:
I feel comfortable intervening on my teen’s behalf when there is a grading issue at school.
I frequently check my teen’s work for careless errors before they turn it in.
I make an effort to research and recommend some colleges that my teen could easily get into.
Even if we hit a roadblock in the application process, I know my teen and I can find a way to solve the problem.
An interesting college application is more powerful than a flawless one.
College admissions are only looking for a specific “type,” and there’s not much my kid can do about it.
A single low grade can ruin my teen’s chance of admission at a top school.
It is important for my teen to attend a prestigious school to ensure their success.
Failing to achieve goals during the college admissions process will jeopardize my teen’s future prospects.
My teen’s past experiences have prepared them well for the future.
I frequently compare my teen’s college admissions prospects to those of their peers.
I trust my teen to complete their college applications on schedule.
College admissions have become so competitive that there is no use trying to get into a top school.
I have forced my teen to participate in or remain in an extracurricular activity to boost their college resume.
I worry about my teen getting their hopes up about a dream school, only to be rejected.
