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[quote=Anonymous]I think there is a balance.  If your kids are applying to 12+ colleges that require a lot of essays/additionals, taking hefty classes with lots of ECs, and DON'T HAVE college counselors, then I think parents should help with some of the administrative stuff.  Things I think parents can help with:
- brainstorming topics for essays
- fill out, or at least help fill out FAFSA/CSS
- help fill out some of the "about family" on the CA
- proofread and advise on essays
- application payment
- remind kids to check which colleges require direct College Board submits of scores
- remind kids to check portals post-application
- for students who do supplement, check with them if they need any help with portfolios
- remind them to write a thank you note after interviews out of common courtesy

Not every kid has it together, and this is such a huge process that I would not just let them be on their own if there are not additional support either at their high school or a private counselor.  Also, there is a difference if the student decides to apply only to 8 state schools with no honors/LEP programs supplements, or no art/research supplements,  versus 12+ schools that have lots of additional.
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