College admissions tips and resources

The college admissions process often feels like the culmination of years of preparation and hard work for students and their parents alike, but in reality, much of the pressure placed on students is misguided. See below for several resources and practical tips parents can implement to help reduce the pressure and honor a broader path to “success”.

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WHEN THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ()

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A “FIT” OVER RANKINGS
If you or your student haven’t already, read our white paper ([link removed]) or watch this 2-minute video ([link removed]) about why college engagement matters more than selectivity. Also, don’t miss our college resource page ([link removed]) .

QUESTIONS TO ASK STUDENTS
Consider asking your students some of these questions to find out more about their experience:
* How much do you worry about getting into the college of your choice?
* What does “success” look like when you think about college and why?
* What are you most excited about learning, doing, and experiencing in college?
* What kind of social scene do you want in college?

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TIPS FOR PARENTS
* Think about the first thing you say at the end of a school day. Does it reflect your family’s definition of “success?”
* Reflect on your stake in where your student goes to college. How is that influencing your student’s choice of colleges?
* Don’t let college dominate every conversation. Establish “college free” zones and plan for specific times to talk about college.
* Help your student make time to unwind, relax, and consider essential questions involved in growing up: Who am I? Do I belong?

RECOMMENDED READING ()
Can’t get enough of the college admissions information? Here are some of our favorite articles and books on the topic.

“Pandemic Creates Longer Wait Times for College Acceptances” ([link removed])
KCBS Radio with Dr. Denise Pope
“Are You Putting Too Much Pressure on Your Child During the College Admissions Process?” ([link removed])
Making Caring Common Project Checklist, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be ([link removed])
The subtitle of Frank Bruni’s book is “An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania,” a nice summation of what this text accomplishes.
Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions ([link removed])
Jeffrey Selingo examines admissions offices to offer guidance to prospective students on how to honestly assess their strengths and match with the schools that will best serve their interests.
How to Raise an Adult ([link removed])
Julie Lythcott-Haims chronicles the detrimental effects of “overparenting” in high schools, college, and the workplace.
The Truth About College Admission ([link removed])
A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together - Brennan Barnard and Rick Clark offer sage advice from both sides of the college process: high school counselor and college admissions officer.
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FOR PARENT COMMUNITIES: HOST OUR COLLEGE WORKSHOP
Bring our popular college workshop ([link removed]) to your parent community. Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support their student’s overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
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June 10th or July 27th
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Whether you are considering school-wide changes to improve school climate, adjusting student schedules, rethinking current assessment practices, or partnering more closely with parents and students through communication efforts, our change process can help. The Challenge Success School Program ([link removed]) is a year-long, collaborative partnership that helps schools transform their students’ experience.
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