Podcast Episode 342: The Truth About College Admissions No One Tells You with Dr. Pamela Ellis
College admissions. Just reading those words might have you reaching for a paper bag to breathe into. Let’s be real—what you need to know about college admissions can feel like trying to decode an ancient language. Deadlines pop up like whack-a-moles, the application process is ridiculously complicated, and college costs? Let’s just say they’re enough to make anyone want to crawl under the nearest blanket.
Here’s the truth: college admissions is nothing like it was when we were applying. Back then, what you needed to know about college admissions could fit on a single-page pamphlet. Today? It’s a jungle of online portals, essay prompts, and confusing financial aid forms. And let’s not forget the paralyzing fear that you’re either helping too much (hello, helicopter parent) or not enough (oops, did we just miss a critical deadline?). Add in the skyrocketing price tags, and it’s no wonder this whole process feels like a pressure cooker.
In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Dr. Pamela Ellis (AKA The Education Doctor®) to get the ultimate crash course in what you need to know about college admissions. From setting boundaries (it’s their process, not ours) to reducing stress and creating a college plan that doesn’t involve selling a kidney, Dr. Ellis breaks it all down with humor and heart. She’ll help you figure out how to support your teen without taking over—and how to avoid pulling your hair out in the process.
So, if you’ve been lying awake at night, wondering what you need to know about college admissions to get through this with your sanity intact, hit play on this episode. We’ve got the answers, the tips, and a few laughs to make this overwhelming journey feel just a little bit easier. Plus, Dr. Ellis has a free gift for everyone at the end of the episode, but you have to listen to get in on it.
So deep breaths, my friend—you’re not alone in this chaos.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why you need to let go of the “We” mentality in college applications.
- How to avoid the common parent traps.
- How to dial down the stress (for both of you!)
- Why it’s so important to tune into your teen’s needs.
- How to create a college plan that fits your family.
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