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

Silver Linings

Possibly the largest group of applicants ever will be competing for seats at America’s colleges over the course of the next two years.

College Admissions, College Application, College Choice, College Consultant, College Planning, Covid-19 and collegeSharon DavisAugust 7, 2020college application, college admission consulting, college planning, college decision, college counselor, Covid-19 and college, best college fit, coronavirus and college

A Closer Look

As high school students consider which schools make their college list, and what they would like their college experience to be, some initial variables to consider are easy and straightforward and don’t require campus visits.