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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stop researching, talking about and thinking about college at this age. Let them be in high school and be in the moment. Appreciate today and not stress about tomorrow. It's a huge life lesson, and one kids need these days. [/quote]

I disagree.  There’s a lot to know and it is a good idea to educate yourself now so you aren’t caught out senior year when it is too late. This doesn’t mean you have to obsess and talk about it nonstop or not let your kid do stuff just for fun. But having a general understanding of the landscape, planning your courses accordingly, and making sure you and your child have realistic goals and a realistic understanding of the financial aspects of all of this is so important. So many kids are disappointed every year because their parents just assume they can get scholarships, for example. Or understanding that your kid need not join every club and activity randomly to “look good for college” because that’s not what schools are looking for.

I believe having good information is ultimately what makes you feel less stressed. Like don’t be my neighbor mom who has always scoffed at any kind of college talk because she wanted her “kids to be kids” who told me the other day that “at worst he can always go to UVA.”   Her son is a junior. He’s taking 3 APs this year and one is AP Psych. He is not getting into UVA. [/quote]

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