The Best Questions to Ask on College Tours
Over the past few weeks, I’ve discussed creating a list of colleges to visit and when to go. (If you missed these posts, click here.) The next step is to determine what information you want to learn while you're there. What questions are you going to ask to evaluate...
Finding and Planning Your College Visits
The time has come for you and your teen to start taking a look at colleges. You may have a list of ten or more campuses to visit. How do you find information on tours and put together a plan? I have the answers! Before you get started, keep in mind that college visits...
Evaluating Which Colleges to Visit
Campus visits are vital in determining which colleges your teen wants to attend. You wouldn’t buy a house without checking it out first. Why would you apply to a college, sight unseen? First, let’s talk about when your teen should visit college campuses. We often...
Charting Your Teen’s Future Made Easy
You had the conversations, brainstormed ideas, and came up with a list of questions to figure out the next best step. Now it's time to take action! But how can you make planning for the future a manageable process for your teen? For starters, your student must begin...
Motivating Your Teen to Take Action on Their Future
Over the past few weeks, I have discussed how to prepare for and have productive conversations with your teen about their future while avoiding resistance. If you missed these blog posts, you can access them here and here. These posts are must-reads before you take...
Three Topics to Brainstorm with Your Teen
The pressure of trying to figure out what you want to do with your life can be overwhelming for anyone. I know some adults who are still trying to figure it out. Imagine being a teen. They have the structure of going to school, doing homework and activities, having...
