3 Reasons Why Your Child Needs a College Admissions Counselor

Posted by Clark College Consulting on March 22nd, 2021

There are major differences between high school and college. As your child prepares to graduate from high school to enter college, there may be confusion and feelings of uncertainty. In high school, students can find help at every turn; college is a whole new world. A college admissions counselor can help students sort out their feelings and help them enter college on the right foot.

Timeline

Students may think that they have plenty of time to prepare for college, but there are many things that have to be done while they are in high school.

• Does your student know which colleges they want to apply to?
• Do they know when applications are due?
• Did they apply to more than one college, just in case?
• Do they know what career path they want to take?
• Do they understand how important their college application essays are?
• Do they know the financial aid cutoff dates?

The above are all things that students should start thinking about while they are in high school. An advisor helps students stay on track. They also offer helpful tips on college admission essays; these are much more important than you may think.

Financial aid help

Any parent who has helped their child with financial aid applications or scholarships can tell you that it's stressful; some consider it a nightmare. Clark College advising can help. They take all of the guesswork out of applying for aid.

• Make sure that you're filling out the correct paperwork.
• Ensure that you don't miss deadlines.
• Know that you're applying for all of the help that your student is entitled to get.
• Reduce stress on yourself and your child.

Peace of mind

The stress on both parents and students is high when the time comes to plan for college. If this is the first time that you're doing this, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Having someone to walk you through and take the guesswork out of the process reduces stress and worry. Your advisor lets you and your child concentrate on the happiness that comes with preparing for graduation and college. It's wonderful to have someone standing by to answer your questions and provide the guidance you need.

Getting ready for college is an exciting time in your child's life. Make sure they and you can enjoy it. Get a professional's help so that your student's college experience can be everything they want it to be.