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.
College admissions are only looking for a specific “type,” and there’s not much my kid can do about it.
I have forced my teen to participate in or remain in an extracurricular activity to boost their college resume.
I trust my teen to complete their college applications on schedule.
Failing to achieve goals during the college admissions process will jeopardize my teen’s future prospects.
I worry about my teen getting their hopes up about a dream school, only to be rejected.
I frequently compare my teen’s college admissions prospects to those of their peers.
I make an effort to research and recommend some colleges that my teen could easily get into.
My teen’s past experiences have prepared them well for the future.
Even if we hit a roadblock in the application process, I know my teen and I can find a way to solve the problem.
I frequently check my teen’s work for careless errors before they turn it in.
I feel comfortable intervening on my teen’s behalf when there is a grading issue at school.
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.
When I think about a teen that only got into their “safety” schools, I feel:
College admissions have become so competitive that there is no use trying to get into a top school.
An interesting college application is more powerful than a flawless one.
