Press & Media
College Admissions for Parents has been featured in national outlets that recognize the importance of guiding families through the college planning process with empathy and practical strategies.
AARP
Get Schooled: How to Plan a Family Vacation With a College Visit
In this feature, AARP highlighted insights from College Admissions for Parents’ founder, including how to turn college visits into meaningful family experiences. She shared how her family combined tours with local attractions and made each trip both informative and memorable.
She emphasized:
“It brings the whole place alive… It wasn’t just ‘What did I think about Boston University?’ It was also ‘What did I think about Boston? What do I think about whether or not this is a place I would want to spend four years?’”
The article also included practical advice such as timing visits during shoulder seasons, letting teens take the lead in logistics, and choosing lodging that supports both exploration and comfort.
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Read related reflections in our blog post: We’re Featured in AARP: College Visits, Family Vacations, and the Bigger Picture.
The Washington Times
Most universities ignore Trump administration’s ban on diversity-themed admission essays
The Washington Times featured College Admissions for Parents in its coverage of diversity-themed essays, highlighting our perspective on the importance of authenticity in student storytelling: essays built on lived experiences remain one of the most powerful ways for kids to share their authentic voice.
Explore this theme further in our blog post: Why Your Teen’s Story Matters in College Essays.
