College Decision Day: 11 Things to Do Now

May 1 is National College Decision Day, the deadline for seniors to pick their college. For many seniors, they are facing the single biggest decision of their lives. Each school has its pros and cons and it soon becomes clear that, while the options may be exciting, as in life, nothing is perfect. For teens this can be both confusing and frustrating and parents are at their best as sounding boards in this process. Our advice? Get ready to listen, talk, then listen again before turning your attention to next steps.