COLLEGE KIDS: Why Getting Into the “Right” College Isn’t Everything

I’m kicking off a month of conversations about COLLEGE with Harlan Cohen, best-selling author and college expert. 

We're talking about everything from admissions and finding the right fit to letting go, parenting from a distance, and navigating the holidays when your college kids come home.

In Episode 1: What if getting your kid into the “right” college isn’t actually the goal?

The college admissions process is wildly out of control. And it can turn even the most levelheaded parents into monsters… I felt it firsthand with my daughter, Caroline. 

Harlan and I talk about how to simplify college admissions. Plus, are we helping our kids find the right college, or turning admissions into a competition we can't afford to lose?

And are we chasing the right school or the right label? Harlan joins me to help parents take a step back, navigate the financial side, and help our kids find the right fit without losing our minds or ourselves in the process.

And if you’re not already subscribed to Paula’s Substack, check it out. It’s where she dives into the conversations.

Let’s Talk About It! 

Listen in to learn more.

0:05:03 — Why the College Transition Hits Parents So Hard

0:08:45 — Where Your Child Goes to College Doesn't Determine Their Success

0:09:36 — The Six Stages of College Transition