A Parent’s Role in the

College Search Process

Megan Andrews

June 18, 2010

Set Expectations

• Responsibility

– Partner

– Coach/Cheerleader

• Family finances

• Location

• Alma Mater

• Other criteria?

Listen, Ask and Listen

• Type of college experience

• Size of institution

• Region of the country

• Rural or urban setting

• Certain field of study

• Role of athletics

• Religious affiliation

Encourage the Use of Resources

• High school counselors

• Internet

• Admissions materials: SO MUCH MAIL!

• Admissions counselors

– College fairs

– High school visits

– Coffee conversations

• Current college students

Family Road Trip

• Visit college campuses

• Reflection

Stay Organized

• Know deadlines

– Application

– Scholarship

– Financial Aid

– Withdrawal/Deposit

• Know requirements

– Application

– Scholarship

– Financial Aid

• College fair labels

• Checklists

• Calendar

• Keep a copy

• Confirm that

application is

complete

• Passwords/pins

Vocabulary to Know