BYOP: Be Your Own Person: If I knew then what I know now. A holistic approach to the college admissions process.

by Barbara Schoener

Barbara Schoener, a proudly proclaimed reformed helicopter parent, saw a need to pass on some practical tips when it comes to navigating the very stressful college admissions process and the ensuing journey that commences once a college selection has occurred. A mother of two very different children, almost 6 years apart in age, she found these two journeys had some similarities that remained constant. She felt that a holistic approach to what transpires in the years leading up to setting up camp in a college dorm and then beyond could be beneficial in the hopes of helping ease this transition for other families. Looking back after steering her children in their selections of two very different universities, both several states away from home, this book came to fruition. She hopes that in some small way to be of service. She feels you can actually enjoy this journey, make some great memories along the way while navigating the process that will culminate in one of life's biggest decisions for all involved. Fingers crossed that the right decisions are made all around!

128 pages, Paperback

Published June 5, 2021

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good, a great look at how to navigate your way thru the process of getting into a college and picking the type you want to go to. Also how to prepare for emotional and physical expectations of this process leading to the unexpected problems that could pop up. Many superb suggestions on how to navigate your own journey thru college prep and eventual attendance for your families changes that will shape the their future relationships.