The Parents Who Drive College Counselors Crazy

If you’re the parent of a child who is applying for college, you may need to take a big step back. During this episode, you’ll find out what helps the process and what actually hinders it, and why the most important thing is to allow your child to take ownership of the process. It takes confidence to do that, and during this conversation, we also unpack how to support your child by avoiding some of the pitfalls many of our parents fall into during this critical time. Join us to learn how to work with your college counselor and put your own anxiety and biases aside to truly work towards the best possible fit for your child’s future. Thanks for listening!  Key Points From This Episode: [0:01:09] Who you don’t want to be as the parent of a child approaching college age. [0:02:39] Why parents who refer to it as “our” college list are a pet peeve. [0:05:00] The “Ivy or bust” parent whose primary focus is prestige matching. [0:08:48] Anxious parents and excessive communication. [0:11:31] Parents who are convinced that they have the inside scoop on applications. [0:13:52] Why some parents are determined to put other kids down. [0:15:25] How college counselors would love parents to show up to college counseling meetings. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You on Instagram