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.
Brighterly
"What Is Academic Burnout in Kids and How Learning Support Can Help"
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Brighterly featured insights from College Admissions for Parents’ founder on how burnout shows up in students and why many kids need space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves before they can thrive academically.
She emphasized:
“Burnout often comes from kids feeling like they're constantly performing and ‘on,’ without enough time to rest or slow down a bit.”
This perspective aligns closely with the work of College Admissions for Parents, including our This Is My Year journal, which gives high schoolers structured, low‑pressure space to reflect, process emotions, and stay grounded throughout the college planning journey.