Roadmap to College

Our biggest advice for kids approaching college is simple: You’re going to be fine! This episode talks about the process of preparing for college. We’ve found that it’s predictable and routine and you can know it all in advance! Tune in today to hear our thoughts on the college preparation experience starting with Ninth Grade. We discuss the major shifts that often happen during Tenth Grade and what to bear in mind as a parent before exploring the test preparation process in Sophomore Year. It can be hard to determine what colleges care about and we aim to enlighten listeners on some of the process and how best to support your kids with decision-making along the way. Senior Year is the time to prioritize applications and this episode covers how to approach the lead-up to this pivotal year and how a counselor can support kids every step of the way. Rest assured, there are plenty of bases you can cover if you stay informed and get organized. Tune in today to hear some essential tips on how to do exactly that. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• [0:01:00] The origins of today’s topic: concerns raised coach-match meetings.
• [0:02:45] Where the process begins in Ninth Grade with selecting an appropriately challenging curriculum.
• [0:10:43] What to prioritize in the summer of Ninth Grade. 
• [0:12:45] Shifts that occur in Tenth Grade and what to bear in mind as a parent.
• [0:16:16] Preparing for tests in Sophomore Year.
• [0:22:59] Determining what colleges care about. 
• [0:24:48] Offering kids the freedom of unconditional support.
• [0:26:07] Why it is important to start Senior Year ready to go.
• [0:27:08] The importance of honing in on academic interests as a senior. 
• [0:28:56] Why research is such a critical part of the application process.
• [0:32:25] Prioritizing applications in Senior Year. 
• [0:36:30] The work that counselors do to support kids during the application process.
• [0:38:59] A reminder to focus on the things you can control.

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