Sharael Kolberg: The pressure of getting into a top college

In this episode, Shellee and Sharael discuss:The pressure of getting into outstanding colleges Not knowing where to start in getting into collegeHaving a strong college application resumeSupporting your child’s decision Key Takeaways:Matching their hobbies or activities to what they think an outstanding college is seeking is already a lot of pressure on kids, that is why parents should also take a breath and consider what their child really wants. Work with people who are knowledgeable in getting your child college ready and who have concrete plans that you could follow step by step. Someone they could go to for advice and who gives them a clear and easy plan to navigate the admissions process.Having a strong college application resume can boost your chances of getting accepted into your preferred college or university.Let your child grow on his/her own. You may have doubts and concerns about their preferences but at the end of the day, the choice is still up to them and your respect and support on their decision creates a big impact in their life.   “Just follow your heart. I know it sounds cliche, but you know, doing what you are passionate about…I think as a parent, it really is important also to do what you love, and be an inspiration for your children and showing them that you can be successful, and you can be a great parent.” – Sharael Kolberg  About Sharael Kolberg: Sharael earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Hawaii. She has been passionate about travel and writing for more than 20 years and loves to entertain, educate and inspire people to see the world through writing for various outlets, and exploring different places that bring a new sense of wonder to herself and others who read her writing. Her work has been published in various magazines, newspapers, and websites, including Outside magazine, Sunset magazine, Forbes Travel Guide, Orbits, Travelocity and many more. She is also the founder of the travel blog FamilyTravelChannel.com.She is a breast cancer survivor, has done several events and fundraisers for Susan G. Komen, and continues to advocate for breast cancer awareness.She and her daughter have been part of the College Ready Plan and is sharing her story of preparing her child for college. Connect with Sharael Kolberg:Website: www.sharael.comEmail: [email protected]: https://m.facebook.com/familytravelchannelTwitter: www.twitter.com/sharaelkolbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharaelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/familytravelchannel/  Connect with Shellee Howard:Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQTwitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegereadyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: [email protected]   🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]