The “Will my kid be okay?” Parent
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni — let go of the prestige panic.
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims — former Stanford dean of students on the damage of over-parenting. Think about reframing the process.
The “How will we pay for this?” Parent
The Price You Pay for College by Ron Lieber — how to start thinking about the money side.
The “How does admissions actually work?” Parent
Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo — the story of a higher-education journalist embedded in three admissions offices for a year. Also, subscribing to his Next newsletter is a good ongoing source of information.
The “My kid won't talk to me about any of this” Parent
The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud & Ned Johnson — advice for parents? Stop. Giving your kid motivation and autonomy in the process will lead to better results.
Blogs / Free Resources
- College Essay Guy
- BigFuture by College Board
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