College Prep

ASK YOUR TEEN

Do you want to go to college?

Where do you think you’d like to go to college, and why?

What do you think you’d like to study in college?

What’s the most exciting thing about the idea of going to college?

If you could create your ideal college experience, what would it look like?

What is the biggest thing you are worried or nervous about regarding college?

How do you feel about the idea of moving away from home?

How do you feel you’ll handle the academic independence and the difficulty of college classes?

Are you concerned about making new friends or finding a community on campus?

What do you think is the main reason you want to go to college?

Is there a part of the college process (applications, essays, testing) that you find overwhelming?

What is the best way for me to help you with college prep? (e.g., proofread, research, stay quiet)