Early in the process introduce yourself to your college advisor so that when questions arise she knows who you are. The College Administrator can also answer many questions if your college advisor is unavailable at the moment and make appointments for conferences.
SET UP APPOINTMENTS EARLY
When a phone call is not enough to give you the information or assistance you need, please set up an appointment to come in and discuss your questions and concerns. On occasions parents like to have the opinions and suggestions of others, the Headmaster, the student?s advisor or other teachers. If enough notification is given it is possible to arrange college guidance appointments with faculty members as well as with your college advisor. On occasions parents feel the need to meet with the college advisor without their son or daughter. This is perfectly acceptable because there are often issues that are of concern to parents that are not of concern to students.
ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDS
If you can spend some time thinking about the questions that will arise in the next year, we can be ready with information when you need it. Filling out Financial Aid Forms, setting up schedules to visit different campuses, and making appointments for interviews with your son or daughter are all part of the admissions year. If you can plan these things early it will be much easier for you to carry out these activities.
DON'T ALWAYS ASSUME THAT YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER IS TAKING CARE OF EVERYTHING
Parents must find a happy balance between watching over their son or daughter to make sure everything is done and allowing them to freedom to do things on their own. If you feel hesitant about what your son or daughter is doing in terms of applications, interviews, or making decision, but you are wary about asking, call the college advisor to alert her to your concerns so that she can give you an idea of where the student is at that point in the application process.
Attend Parent meetings scheduled throughout the year.
The Right College is where your child will fit scholastically and socially. Be realistic in your aspirations and supportive of his/her choice.