Reducing the Stress of the College Decision-Making Process

It seems that all academic roads lead to college entrance. The stress can start as early as kindergarten. Recently, in the news, we have seen the pressure that parents are putting on themselves, each other and their children to get into elite universities ... But what’s it all for?

This talk will highlight some of the myths around the chase for the "right" college and will give parents/grandparents/guardians tools to help open discussions with their middle or high school student about their hopes, dreams, and life goals. In turn, this will guide them into being more focused on the education they are going to need to achieve these goals.

Instead of looking into the immediate future of where our children are going to go to college, we can help the student figure out who they are, what they want and how they are going to get it.

Having a specific plan reduces stress, and saves time and money in the long run.

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