Before You Join That College Parents Group on Social Media…
Here are the 13 tips you really need to know before you decide whether to join that college parents group.
Is Senioritis Real?
Is Senioritis real? Ask any parent of a high school senior this question, especially after winter break, and you’ll have your answer! But is it a malady that needs a cure? Like any illness, the answer likely depends on just how serious the case is. Some seniors do seem to be immune to it, although…
Eight Big Questions for Colleges Planning to Re-Open
As the list of colleges planning to re-open grows daily, I have questions. I’m guessing I’m not alone. Some might be so happy that their teen will get to move to campus as planned, that they have not yet stayed awake half the night thinking up all the questions. But, as an expert level over-thinker,…
Will Colleges Be Open As Usual Next Fall?
Now that we have mostly gotten answers to our earliest questions about the Covid-19 impact on college admissions, this big one remains – will colleges be open next fall? Cornell University recently released a preprint of a study that showed that nearly every student on campus (98 – 99% depending on the size of the…
To the Moms in My Village…and Yours Too
As Mother’s day approaches, high school graduation day for my youngest is not far behind. It has actually put me in a reflective mood. My own mom might tell you that’s uncharacteristic of me. But as we approach this latest milestone, I’ve been thinking about all the moms that helped bring us to this place. …
Surviving the End of the High School Senior Year
Okay, let me begin by saying that as I write this, I’m coming off of a tough weekend with my very own high school senior. And I recognize that “tough” is relative. It wasn’t tough because we were arguing about curfews or who he is hanging out with. It was tough because senioritis has sort…
The Practice Goodbyes
In fact, all of the other goodbyes I’ve said to him so far have been just practice goodbyes, in anticipation of the goodbye in the college dorm.
The Anticipation Begins
While I usually focus on the practical parts of the college admissions process, just for today, I’m going to change it up. Along with all of the organization and research about topics ranging from college tours to financial aid, I have been reminded that this college journey is also an emotional parenting journey. At the…
Things I Have Learned Along the Way
As we do the college search for the third time, I’ve been thinking about all of the things I have learned after going through this launching process twice already. In some cases, I find I am less worried about certain things as compared to when I was preparing with my first two kids because I…