Getting into college is getting more difficult every year. Teens can have difficulty thinking about long term plans so it is important that you help them do this. Supporting your teen through this process will ease the burden on your child and assist them in making decisions about their goals for the future.
I know applications and the emotions that come along with college planning can be overwhelming for both parents and teens and this is completely normal. On the bright side, there are skills that you can teach to your child during this time. Teaching your child how to take an overwhelming task such as applying to colleges into smaller, more manageable and attainable steps will be invaluable to their success in college. Help them put tasks on the calendar and set deadlines for when they will complete certain steps. This will help the process go more smoothly for both of you.
However, if you are still struggling with where to start and how to do this, don't be afraid to ask for help. College counselors can be extremely helpful in walking you through this difficult process:)
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