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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO PREPARING THEIR TEEN FOR INDEPENDENCE

Preparing to send a teenager off to college is one of the most exciting—and emotional—transitions families experience. At College Mode Consulting we see how this moment represents far more than an admission letter. It’s the beginning of adulthood: increased responsibility, financial awareness, decision-making, and learning to navigate life away from home.

College Admissions, College Application, College Choice, College Consultant, College Planning, Coping with Change, Financial Aid, Student AidLysbeth McAleerJanuary 24, 2026college admission consulting, college counselor, college application

Don't Worry!

At College Mode Consulting, we not only walk families through a step-by-step process that prepares them to complete their forms in October, but we also walk them through some tactics on teaching their child about the reality of college debt.