How many colleges should be on your teen’s list?
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How many colleges should be on your teen’s list?

You may have heard the saying, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Well, there have been a lot of changes in college admissions this past year, but still the results look a lot like past year-over-year results:

  • Students applied to more schools
  • Deferrals increased
  • Waitlists grew
  • Acceptance rates dipped at selective colleges


These results speak to the importance of having the right college list.?

If you have a junior, the biggest decision to make NOW is their college list. Whether it’s a list of 5 or 18, every college on their list should be their #1. Therefore, regardless of their decisions next spring, they will have colleges that they will be excited to attend.

Overwhelmed with your teen’s college choices?

I’ve been there, too. You want each college on your teen’s list to be the right fit for them. What you don’t want is the regret that comes when you know they're at the wrong college and you're left overpaying for it. ?Sign up now for a free College Game Plan call with me at readyforcalm.com


April Roadmap to College


Freshmen

Find a quality study app that helps to fill in time gaps with self-directed learning

Sophomore?

Determine testing and study plan for junior year

Junior

Visit campuses virtually that are a good fit and take notes

Senior

Visit 1-2 campuses virtually during admitted student events


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Dr. Pamela —also known as The Education Doctor?— partners with busy moms to help their teens find a college that feels like home without overpaying. Dr. Pamela graduated from Stanford University and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and she earned a doctorate from the Stanford University School of Education. Her experience with the education system includes advising school districts, community organizations, and institutes of higher education.

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She has visited more than 500 colleges and universities globally to gain insight into their varying cultures and to explore the range of academic and social opportunities available to students on campus. Her research areas include freshman transition, parent engagement, African-American males in education, and college completion.


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