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Be a Partner, Not a Pusher
Applying to college is often a family affair with parents helping their teens navigate the admissions process. But how much help is too much? And what kind of boundaries should be in place when parents are helping their children decide on where they will head off to college?
Experts urge parents not to micromanage the college application process, to recognize when their students need help and when to back away, and to let their teens handle admissions on their own.
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