WHO STRESSES MORE, PARENTS OR STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS?

It seems that every year,  no matter how hard I try to prepare parents on what to expect from the college admissions process,  it is not till the application season opens up that panic starts to hit them and their children.  It is at that time when I get the greatest number of 9-1-1 calls.

In this article I found today in USA TODAY,  one father talks about the frustrations that families face as they go through the process...  and yet it can be easily dealt with as there are ways to buffer this unbelievable amount of stress, which he chose to challenge on his own, spending hours of research time.

Consultants are becoming more important to families as students applying to colleges and universities across the country face a stronger competition for top schools or struggle because of a learning disability. Worse, it is estimated that it will take students as long as 4-6 years to graduate, sometimes longer.  In some cases they come out with more debt that they need to, so now double takes are required.

The article listed below gave me a chuckle.  It is what families face each and every year with more and more anxiety.  For the new incoming parents in 2011,  those whose children will be applying to schools in Fall 2012,  we can give you a preview from what this year's parents went through and their trials and tribulations of this past year.

If you are a parents who is worrying about next year, you will want to read this study.  We enjoyed it.. we hope you do too!  In the event you dont have all the time to assist your child in finding the schools right for them, or need assistance with the financial aid process, look us up, we are THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT.

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/parenting-part/story/2011/03/Dad-throws-book-at-college-admissions/45455642/1