Who’s Really Applying to College—The Kids or Their Parents?

Send us Fan MailCollege acceptance used to be simple: a letter in the mail and a proud—but private—celebration. Now? It’s a full-blown production. From merch-filled bed parties and Instagram “opening the email” videos to parents basking in congratulations like they’re the ones who aced the SATs, college admissions have officially entered the twilight zone. Eva and Caroline unpack how the college process has become a multi-year pressure cooker—not just for kids, but for parents chasing validation, bragging rights, and the illusion of control. Who’s really applying to college? When did getting in become more important than what you’re getting? And how did higher education turn into a public performance?If you have a teenager, survived the college admissions rat race, or are just watching this madness from the sidelines—this episode is for you.#CollegeAdmissions #CollegeParents #ParentingTeens #HelicopterParents #BedPartyCulture #RaisingKids #MicdAndMedicatedNOTES:Old School with Shilo Brooks https://open.spotify.com/show/6OBoyI46Gwuul2DUMVefjT?si=phTaRqnVQOOz1r1qAszHVg We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.Please follow, like, review, and share the podcast with your family and friends!Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micdandmedicated and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MicdMedicated/podcastsSubscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@micdandmedicatedCheck out our website: micdandmedicated.comSurgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal