The Admissions Club
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our decades of higher education and direct admissions experience with you and your student so you don't have to walk it alone.
The Admissions Club
25. How Will I Know: Engaging With Your Child In the Admissions Process
Relinquishing control is difficult, especially for parents. Unfortunately, the college admissions process is all about letting go of control. You’ll never truly know which college is perfect for them, but ultimately the choice belongs to your child. When the decision of where they will go to college is in their hands, they are empowered and more importantly, invested in their own success. Who doesn’t want that, right? That doesn’t mean this is easy though. Listen in as Elizabeth gives practical tips to help you engage with your child in one of the biggest decisions of their life.
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3 Tips to engage with your child in the admissions process:
- Listen. Really listen to your student’s point of view and perspective. Even if you disagree, stay calm and hear them out.
- It's ok to say I don’t know. Be comfortable with the unknown. We can’t know everything especially in the college admissions process. As Brene Brown says, show your vulnerability…this is a great way to build trust with your child.
- Connect. Sit down with your child and go through a cost benefit analysis. Research this together as adults. What is the personal and professional cost of this decision and how will it benefit your child in the future?
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
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