{"id":44054,"date":"2024-10-25T12:46:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T16:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/?p=44054"},"modified":"2024-10-25T12:47:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T16:47:00","slug":"college-prep-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/college-prep-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Panic! A Parent&#8217;s Guide to Starting College Prep with Your Teen"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<p>The college application process can feel overwhelming for everyone in the family. Thankfully, we don\u2019t have to navigate this alone.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/college-prep-for-parents-september.jpg\" alt=\"college prep for parents - september\" class=\"wp-image-44057\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/college-prep-for-parents-september.jpg 628w, https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/college-prep-for-parents-september-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/college-prep-for-parents-september-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>While the core of college prep remains the same, things can evolve.<\/strong>  I\u2019ve been through this process before and I\u2019ve compiled some posts I wrote to help you along the way. (I\u2019ll point out any updates you might need to be aware of as I go through the process with my youngest son Sean this year!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Areas to Focus on in the Early Stages of College Prep:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Managing Anxiety:<\/strong> College prep can be stressful for both you and your teen. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/helping-teens-cope-with-college-prep-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helping Teens Cope With College Prep Anxiety<\/a><\/strong> offers strategies to help them navigate these emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Building a College List:<\/strong> Choosing the right schools is crucial. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/college-list-practical-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Practical Tips to Create Your College List<\/a><\/strong> provides a framework for creating a well-balanced list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understanding Naviance:<\/strong> Most high schools use Naviance, a college planning tool. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/naviance-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Naviance and How Does It Help With College Planning?<\/a><\/strong> walks you through its features and how to use them effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As You Progress Through the Process:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Common Application:<\/strong> Learn how to navigate this standardized application form used by many schools.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/common-application-2022-2023-helpful-tips-and-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Application: Helpful Tips and Advice<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crafting a Stellar College Essay:<\/strong> Stand out from the crowd with these effective essay writing tips.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/college-admission-essay-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Admission Essay Help<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Securing Strong Recommendation Letters:<\/strong> Discover the secrets to getting the best recommendation letters from teachers and mentors.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/best-college-recommendation-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raising the Bar: How to Get the Best College Recommendation Letters Possible<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understanding Admission Options:<\/strong> Early decision, rolling admissions, and regular decision \u2013 what\u2019s the difference?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/early-rolling-regular-which-type-of-college-admissions-is-best\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early, Rolling, Regular: Which Type of College Admissions Is Best?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tackling Standardized Tests:<\/strong> Stay up-to-date on the latest information regarding standardized testing requirements.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/standardized-tests-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests Now<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Get Organized?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing the college application process requires organization. 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