John and I have learned a lot about the whole college process and can’t wait to share it with you–from the first thing you should do in the process to what our role as parents should be, plus why it’s more stressful than ever. 

In this episode, you’ll hear from our teenage daughter, Caroline, plus the former Admissions Director of Dartmouth, Becky Sabky, shedding some light on this confusion and competitive process. 

And, Caroline shares her most important takeaway, yet, from the college process. 

This episode caps our January HOT TOPICS series, where John and I are talking about our hottest topics ever on the podcast. 

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Listen to learn more :

(01:33) Navigating the College Admissions Process 

(09:24) Common Mistakes in the College Application Process 

(14:37) Evolution of College Culture in America 

(18:42) Career Paths Beyond College Expectations

(26:48) College Admissions and Personal Worth 

(32:25) Supporting Kids With Changing Majors

(42:04) Choosing Between Passion and Practicality 

(51:12) Degree vs Experience in Job Hunt 

In this episode, we are diving into understanding the college admissions process, what really matters in a college recommendation letter, a parent’s role in the college admissions process, words of wisdom for navigating a college rejection letter, the pros and cons of a gap year, and advice for navigating financial aid.  

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