“My kid will listen if you tell them to do it.” That’s a phrase we hear all the time in our work as college consultants. 

So why do teenagers listen to other trusted adults more than their parents?

And what impact does an expert voice have on a student’s college admissions process?  

Listen to today’s episode to learn why adolescents experience conflict with their parents (and why it’s completely normal). We’re also sharing our top 5 top tips to connect with students and help them through the college admission process.

Whether you decide to work with a consultant or not, this episode will help your family navigate the college admissions process with a few less headaches and disagreements. 

Tip of the day: Stop relying on fellow parents or peers to answer questions that you should ask directly of your student’s universities of interest. Call the admissions office instead. Admissions staff are usually more than happy to reply to your questions about their specific process and then you know you are getting the right answer for that particular school. You can also utilize the staff at the financial aid office for questions about financial aid, scholarships and tuition.

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College Spotlight: Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI

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Key points in this episode

1:48 What College Consultants do

2:08 Why do students listen to other adults and not their parents?

2:37 Why separation from parents is developmentally normal and expected

4:10 Why to expect some degree of conflict during the college admissions process

6:55 How The College Spy keeps you updated every step of the way 

8:07 Handling “I don’t know?” kids

10:00 Top 5 tips from The College Spy on connecting with your student

15:42 How to get our concierge service with unlimited conversations

17:19 All about College Admissions 101

19:24 The College Spy tip of the day

20:58 College Spotlight: Roger Williams University

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Read the podcast transcript here.

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