College Parents of America

There’s a hidden risk many college parents overlook: protecting everything their student brings to campus. 🏠 🛡️

Laptops, phones, clothes, bikes, and other belongings can add up quickly. Renters insurance can help protect your student’s stuff from covered events like theft, fire, and certain types of water damage.

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The Common App Activities Section is more than just a list of extracurriculars. 🎓📋

With only 10 activity slots and 150 characters for each description, every word counts! This section is your student’s chance to highlight how they spend their time, what matters to them, and the impact they’ve made inside and outside of school.

View the tips to help your student make this section count: bit.ly/3Ug7qEg

Freshman year is full of choices and sometimes the best thing parents can do is let students make them.

From managing their time to navigating mistakes, learning to own their decisions is an important part of becoming more independent and confident in college.

Want to know how to support your freshman without taking over? 👇 Read now: bit.ly/4wJQvHv

New to the Common App? Start here. 🎓📋

The Common App can simplify the college application process by allowing students to apply to multiple schools in one place, but there’s still a lot to navigate.

Our guide breaks down how the Common App works, what students will need, and how families can prepare before application season gets busy.

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Strong college applications go beyond grades and test scores.✉️

Letters of recommendation can give admissions teams a deeper look at who your student is and school counselors can be an important resource throughout the process. 🎓

Learn how students can choose the right recommenders, make thoughtful requests, and work with their counselor to strengthen their application.

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Building a college list can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. 📋

The right list should balance academics, cost, campus fit, location, and your student’s goals. Our guide walks families through what to consider so students can build a college list that feels realistic, thoughtful, and personalized.

Check out our guide to get started: bit.ly/4yQ1SQD

Thinking about hiring a college admissions consultant?

The right guidance can help make the application process feel a little less overwhelming, but how do you know if a consultant is right for your family? 🤔

Learn what admissions consultants do, what to consider before hiring one, and the questions to ask along the way. Read now: bit.ly/4w2nqqv