The college admissions process is synonymous with stress & anxiety these days. How can parents go against the grain to actually enjoy this process with their students?

Join us for a conversation with Lisa Rouff, Ph.D, from School Match 4 U and co-host of Your College Bound Kid about her experiences as a clinical psychologist and independent educational consultant. Lisa works with all types of students and parents and shares her real world tips to reduce stress around college admissions with a deep understanding of the pressure parents feel to keep up socially and make smart financial decisions. Michelle and Lisa discuss hidden gem universities and the benefits of focusing on the process instead of only the outcome. 

Tip of the Day: Visit colleges. You and your child will be able to determine criteria for the college search and gain confidence in the process as you find the best fit college for your student based on their interests and personalities, not a list of rankings.

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College Spotlight: Binghamton University in NY

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Key Points in this Episode

2:29 Meet Lisa Rouff

7:46 How can parents lower their stress levels-  knowledge is power!

8:12 Why rankings are meaningless

9:30 Why hidden gems colleges are so special

11:13 Favorite resources - The FISKE Guide

12:50 LinkedIn as a tool to research colleges

17:30 Handling rejections with a disaster plan

19:54 MIchelle reflects on not getting into her dream school of Cornell

25:30 Opting out of the highly competitive side of the process

28:53 The College Spy’s Tip of the Day

30:07 College Spotlight: Binghamton

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Learn more about Lisa Rouff: www.schoolmatch4u.com &  https://www.highlandsco.com/consultants/lisa-rouff-phd/

Watch PBS’ Dream School: https://www.pbs.org/show/dream-school-a-journey-to-higher-ed/

Order the FISKE Guide to Colleges - https://www.amazon.com/Fiske-Guide-Colleges-2024-Edward/dp/1728271835

Start a LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/

Talking College Campus Visits Card Deck: https://talkingcollege.com/products/talking-college-campus-visits

Register for The College Spy Bootcamp: https://thecollegespy.com/coursesandcamps/the-college-spy-boot-camp

Learn more about The College Spy and the admissions advisory services offered by Michelle and her team -- Go to The College Spy Website

Contact Michelle McAnaney at [email protected]