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…
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How the College Application Process Can Change Your Teen’s Outlook on Hope (for the Better)
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…
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How to Stay in Your Lane during the Admissions Process
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…
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How to Reduce Stress in the College Admissions Process
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,…
