Insights & Discoveries
Betsy is committed to a lifetime of learning and continually keeps up to date with the latest research and data in the college admissions space.
“College” Should Not Be a Scary Word
Here are my ideas to reduce anxiety around the college admissions process to help students make better decisions that will enable them to thrive and grow during their undergraduate years and beyond.
Anticipation: How to Manage the Wait for College Decisions
College admissions waiting is tough, but staying positive is key. Support your teen, keep them engaged, and remember—great options await, and it all works out!
A Guiding Principle for Parents During the College Process
When the college process gets to you as a parent, keep reminding yourself that all you really want is for your child to be happy.
Learning to Let Go: How Parents can Best Support their Students through the College Process
Parents view college acceptance as a can’t fail event, and we seek to control as much of the process as we can, so that our children’s happiness is ensured. Except that in truth, the less parents micromanage the process, the more successful our children’s long-term outcomes will be.
Beyond the Rankings: How to Accurately Assess the Quality of a College
Families do not know how to assess the quality of a college, and lacking the road map to do so, they are left relying on rankings and admit rates. Here are the 5 spheres we recommend looking into in order to properly assess the quality of a college or university (and nail down your application list):