We’ve all heard the jokes about “senioritis”. When a student reaches their senior year of high school, they shift into low gear. They’re not motivated, they don’t do the work, they miss more classes than they attend…it’s their chance to take it easy before they go to college and the pressure begins all over again.
But in reality, senior year can be one of the most pressure- packed years in a child’s life. Not to mention their parents.
There’s so much to think about.
Do they know what career they want?
What will they major in?
What college do they want to go to?
Can they get in?
Can they afford it?
How can they get the financial aid they need?
Those can be very difficult questions which can lead to incredible stress for the student and their family.
Let’s start with the career choice. Is it fair to expect a 17- year-old to know what they want to do for the rest of their life?
What about the college? How many kids know which is the right college for them and why? Waiting for that admissions letter to arrive and wondering what it will say has everyone filled with anticipation and in many cases fear.
Then there’s the cost. The numbers are staggering, especially if you want to go to a prestigious private university. Sure, there’s financial aid out there, but how do you find it and how do you get what you need?
No wonder it’s such a stressful time. And it’s only getting worse. The 2021-22 admissions cycle was the most competitive ever.
Okay, now that we’ve scared you and made you more stressed out than ever, take a deep breath.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
With the right information and the right guidance, families can go into this process with confidence. Students can learn what careers fit their skills and their passion. They can identify the college that’s best for their field and their lifestyle. Parents can learn about every possible option for financial aid and how to get it, even if they think they make too much money to qualify.
This book is your guide to all of this. It will answer your questions (even the ones you may not think to ask), and help you get through this.
Because this is one of the most important times in a family’s life. It shouldn’t be one of the worst.