Showing Up for Your Kid Through the College Search Process (Without Losing Your Mind)

Erin and Nancy sit down with Deb—an expert in the field (because she’s living it in real time), navigating the college search and application process with her senior son.

From the early pressure that starts way too soon (hello, middle school) to the very real executive function demands of junior and senior year, Deb shares what this process actually looked like day to day—researching schools, managing deadlines, starting essays, and figuring it out as they went.

We talk about what helped, what felt hard, and how to support your teen without taking over—especially when overwhelm and “I don’t know” show up. You’ll hear why starting early matters, how giving your teen a clear mission can shift everything, and why looking at essay topics sooner than you think is a game-changer.

We also dig into the bigger picture—modeling balance, keeping an open mind about “fit,” and remembering this is your child’s journey (even when you have opinions… and you will).

If you’re about to embark on this search and application journey, this one’s for you.

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