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How can I help my teen find a college?
How to Team Up With Your Teen on the College Search
- Be a teammate, not a coach. To avoid being too directive from your parent perch, get into the mindset that you and your child are teammates.
- Explore the financial side early.
- Strategize college tours together.
- Talk through which standardized test to take.
How can I help my child apply for college?
Parent Tips: DO’s and DON’Ts of Helping Your Child Apply for…
- DO set up a separate email account.
- But DON’T put it in your name.
- DO maintain a timeline.
- But DON’T nag.
- DO your homework.
- But DON’T do everything for your child.
- DO discuss finances.
- But DON’T let sticker price intimidate them.
How do students decide what college to go to?
80\% of students pointed to one of seven reasons behind their final decision: affordability, desired program, career outcomes, reputation/academic quality, value, proximity to home, and of course, that elusive “fit.”
How many colleges should my daughter apply to?
Most students should apply to somewhere between five to seven colleges. There are no guarantees that you will be accepted to the school you desire, but you should have a good idea about your chances of admission to each school.”
Should parents help with college applications?
“Parents should be there for support, but the child should be driving. Like learning to drive, you can be a back seat driver, but let kids steer.” “Parents should guide the student in thinking about certain aspects of the application and provide a sounding board for the students as they are considering their choices.”
What Gen Z looks for in a college?
Gen Zers want fewer comforts and more supports during their college experience. For example, they may be fine with simpler housing in exchange for more flexible spaces that allow for increased interaction with classmates and professors.