Ep. 34: Advice on College, Transferring, and How to Support Your Kids with Their Decisions

“When you’re applying to college, there’s a big focus on the name of the school, the statistics of the school, and the rankings of the school, which is important in some sense, but it didn’t end up being as important for me.”

-Hannah

Charlotte & Hannah


 

Episode 34 is a follow up to Episode 21: Advice on the College Application and Selection Process. I’m talking with my daughter Charlotte and her friend Hannah about their college journey, which for both of them included transferring after their freshman year.

Questions could adults ask to help high schoolers to help them 

What makes you happy?

What kind of community do you need around you to make you happy?

What kind of area do you want to live in?

What do you want to do in your free time during college?

 

 

 

Resources/Related

College Touring 101

5 Must Reads Before You Drop Your Child Off at College

How to Stay in Touch with Your College Student

Episode 21: Advice on the College Application and Admission Process

Book I mentioned:

 

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