There are lots of “don’ts” for parents whose kids are going through
the application process—don’t fill out any part of the applications for your
kids, don’t get involved (at all) with the essays, don’t compare notes with
other parents, to name a few. Sharon
Greenthal hits them all on her list of “10 Things Not To Do When Your Child
Applies to College.”
Parents, if you can refrain from doing all ten, this entire
experience will be more enjoyable for you and more successful for your
student.