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While many websites, guidance counselors, and college reps will tell you what you should<\/em> be doing as a parent during the college search, rarely do they share with you what you shouldn’t<\/em> do….until now.<\/p>\n

Here are our 7 Parent Mistakes\u00a0to Avoid during the College Search:<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Listing\u00a0your\u00a0<\/em>email and phone number as the main\u00a0contact<\/strong>. <\/span>When inquiring with schools online or at college fairs, make sure your student uses their\u00a0email<\/strong><\/em> as the contact, not yours. Your teen needs to be the main point of contact between your household and the admissions office. Plus,\u00a0schools like Transy, will ask for your parent email<\/em> address<\/em> specifically. This lets us send you information better\u00a0tailored to you as a parent during your student’s application process.<\/p>\n

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Counselor recommendation:<\/em> “Since your student will be the main point of contact, make sure they use\u00a0a professional, simple email address. It can be awkward emailing\u00a0superhotgurl02@hotmail.com.<\/em>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

6. Limiting their college options (based on cost, location, etc.).<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0While your alma mater\u00a0may be awesome, it may not be the best fit for your student. Start with general research. In these initial stages, look past how far it may be from home (we know its tough!) or the college’s \u201csticker price\u201d (it\u2019s not what you\u2019ll pay<\/a>) and focus on identifying a list of needs and interests in a future college. This will help narrow their list to a handful of colleges best suited for them. Once they\u2019ve identified some options \u2013 it\u2019s time to visit!<\/p>\n

5. Being\u00a0disengaged\u00a0on tours.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Parents are just as guilty for not putting away their cell phones as students are on campus tours.\u00a0For many, its second nature to answer work emails or take phone calls, but try to refrain! Not seeming engaged can make a poor impression. Make sure your student disconnects from theirs as well.<\/p>\n

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Counselor recommendation<\/em>: “Come with a handful of questions. The tour guides and counselors love students and families who are prepared! Here’s 6 tough ones<\/a> you can use, on us.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

4. Asking\u00a0potentially sensitive questions in public.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>If your student has past mental health issues, medical problems, learning disabilities, or may need other types of support, we recommend you ask these questions\u00a0in the confidence of a staff member. The place you may\u00a0not<\/em>\u00a0want to ask them is during a tour or in front of potential future classmates.<\/p>\n

3. Doing all\u00a0the talking<\/strong>.<\/span> Does your student want to take a tour? Have them call and schedule it. Do they want to approach a table at a college fair? Push them to take the step forward. Don’t prompt them to share information by saying, \u201ctell Ms. XXXXX about your science project.”<\/em>\u00a0And, make sure they’re not the student scrolling through Instagram, lagging at the back of the campus tour. Rather, empower them to ask questions, lead conversations, and be involved. We are not only looking for academically strong students, but students who engaging in meaningful conversations and communicate well with others.<\/p>\n

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Counselor recommendation<\/em>: “Though we want students to be the main contact, it\u00a0is perfectly<\/em> acceptable for you as a\u00a0parent to discuss matters about financial aid; that’s an\u00a0entirely different ball game and highly encouraged!”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

2. Using\u00a0the royal \u201cwe.\u201d<\/strong><\/span> Unless you plan to also submit an application to attend, all pronouns should indicate that your student is the one leading the application process. Dead giveaways include:\u00a0\u201cWe<\/strong> don\u2019t know what kind of major we<\/strong> are interested in yet,\u201d<\/em> or \u201cwe<\/strong> have a 3.0 GPA and we<\/strong>\u00a0got a 27 on the ACT.\u201d<\/em> It\u2019s time to start letting them grow and\u00a0separating the “we” with “he” and “she” is a great start.<\/p>\n

1. Completing\u00a0their college application for them. <\/strong><\/span>One of the most important parts of the college process is teaching them to become independent<\/strong><\/em>. And, being independent requires doing work and meeting deadlines. In one year they’ll be expected to manage on their own – owning this process can be their first big step.<\/p>\n

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Counselor recommendation<\/em>: “We\u00a0can tell when a student has completed an application and when a parent has, especially when a parent calls asking how to submit it!”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As you finish up the process, we know reality may kick in along with a little heartache in knowing your student is growing up and heading to college. The transition isn’t just hard on your\u00a0teen, but you as well!<\/p>\n

Once your student is admitted (because we know they’re stellar!) they’ll be invited to start making friends in their own “Class of” group for their incoming class. While your student is getting to they’re getting to know their peers, we invite you to get to know yours! Join the Parents & Families Facebook page<\/a> and meet other parents of Pioneers. Think of it as your own support group to ask questions and discuss issues.<\/p>\n

Plus, we’re always here to help. Contact us<\/a> anytime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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