Uncategorized 5 Ways You Are Unknowingly Undermining Your Teen’s College Applications June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 1. Perfectionism It’s understandable that the high stakes of college admissions could inspire perfectionism in any parent. When your teen is under a microscope, it’s easy to fixate on the damage that mistakes might cause. However, when we zoom out a bit, we can see that perfectionism causes more harm… Continue Reading
Clarity How the College Application Process Can Change Your Teen’s Outlook on Hope (for the Better) May 15, 2024May 24, 2024 When we think of hope, many of us may turn toward the wispy or ethereal. We can think of Emily Dickinson’s poem: “Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – But, from a… Continue Reading
Clarity How to Stay in Your Lane during the Admissions Process April 9, 2024May 24, 2024 I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with admissions expert Sheila Akbar of Signet Education for a webinar on “The Changing Role of the Parent in the College Admissions Process.” We both agree that the college admissions process is an opportunity for students to grow into successful, independent adults. For… Continue Reading
Calmness How to Reduce Stress in the College Admissions Process March 15, 2024June 27, 2024 Helping your teen apply to college can be a stressful process for so many reasons. And yet, one of the best things you can do to help them is to be a source of calm. Grrr! So, I’ve devoted today’s blog post to admissions-related stress management for parents. This way,… Continue Reading