At its best, finding and entering the right college is a team effort, including counselors, parents, and student applicants. But what is the best role for parents to play? In this episode, Lee Coffin, vice provost for enrollment and dean of admissions and financial aid, talks with three parents who, collectively, helped guide five teenagers through the admissions process.

The Search: Episode 5: Avoiding the Parent Trap

Join Lee Coffin, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth College, as he explores a variety of topics centered around the college admissions process. In “Admissions Beat,” he discusses some of the top admissions headlines and hot topics from across the nation. A roundtable of experts offer conversation and advice before answering listener questions. In "The Search," a two-season primer on applying to college, Coffin gathers experts, students, and parents from around the world for informative and engaging conversations about college applications.

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The Search: Episode 5: Avoiding the Parent Trap

The Search: Episode 5: Avoiding the Parent Trap