College and Career Clarity

Facing the Unexpected: How to Get to College During Tough Times with Wendy Briley


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In this episode, Lisa and Wendy discuss:

  • What are the types of unexpected circumstances they may derail college planning?
  • When facing unexpected family challenges during the college-bound process, what does (and doesn’t) change.
  • Identifying support for your student when the unexpected strikes your family. 
  • Building a well-balanced college list that fits your student’s circumstances (both current and possible). 
  • Being proactive, preparing documents, and tracking appropriate financials. 


Key Takeaways: 

  • Many people in your student’s sphere of influence can assist your student, often free of charge, to make their college goals happen when circumstances change. 
  • Share what you are going through - people will step up, on your behalf, to point you and your student in the right direction. 
  • No matter what happens, you want your student to have options. 
  • Look at staying within the budget. As parents, don’t co-sign loans - you need to be able to take care of your own financials and retirement. 

 
“The more proactive you are, it serves you better. There’s a lot of things colleges can do that we don’t necessarily know about until we have reached out.” – Wendy Briley

About Wendy Briley: Wendy is an Independent Educational Consultant who has been in private practice for 7 years. In 2019 she founded the nonprofit organization College Consultants Care which provides free college application assistance to students affected by cancer. 


Episode References:

  • #036 How to know if a college is giving their best price https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/036-how-to-know-if-a-college-is-giving-their-best-price/ 
  • #046 How to Recession Proof Your College Bound Journey
  • https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/046-how-to-recession-proof-your-college-bound-journey/ 
  • #032 Your College List: Financial Fit https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/032-your-college-list-financial-fit/ 
  • #009 How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/9-how-smart-parents-find-the-right-school-for-the-right-price/ 


Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). 
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Connect with Wendy:
Website: https://collegeconsultantscare.org/ 

Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co


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