How to Help With the College Essay Without Ruining It
April 17, 2026
Every parent I work with wants to help with the college essay. That is not the problem. The problem is that nobody ever tells them
Episode 27 | When the Process Doesn’t Look Like You Pictured It
April 15, 2026
I got an email last week from a senior mom that I have not been able to stop thinking about. I had sent a note
The Biggest Mistakes Families Make with the College Essay (And What to Do Instead)
April 10, 2026
Every year I work with students on their personal statements and every year I see the same mistakes show up. Not because families are not
Episode 26 | My Kid Has Nothing to Write About (And Other Things Parents Say Before the Essay Changes Everything)
April 8, 2026
We just got back from six college campuses in one week. Northwestern, Marquette, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois, Indiana University, and Butler. We ended
University of Illinois College Visit Guide: An Unexpected Standout on Our March Madness College Tour
April 6, 2026
We were not casually touring colleges. This was a full-on, slightly unhinged, spring break version of March Madness. Multiple campuses. A baseball game in Milwaukee.
Spring Break Is Over. Here’s What the Next 8 Weeks Actually Need to Look Lik
April 3, 2026
Okay. Spring break is over. You survived the road trip, the college visits, the staycation that somehow felt busier than a regular week, and whatever
Episode 25 | Spring Break, College Visits, and the Junior Year Moment Nobody Warns You About
April 1, 2026
Something happens over spring break that nobody really warns junior families about. You plan the trip, or the visits, or the staycation, and you think
Why Junior Spring Is Actually the Right Time to Start Thinking About Your Personal Statement
March 27, 2026
If you have a junior at home, there is a good chance the personal statement feels like a problem for future you. Summer, maybe. August
Episode 24 | Why I’m Leaving School Counseling at the End of This Year
March 25, 2026
I have been sitting with something for a while now. At the end of this school year I am leaving school counseling. For good. I
What Does a College Counselor Actually Do? (More Than You Think)
March 20, 2026
A few weeks ago I sat across from a senior and his mom. He had options. A few schools, all fine on paper, all in-state,
hi! I'm Lindsay!
Former high school counselor, mom of two boys, and your guide from freshman year through the finish line. I help parents figure out what matters now, what can wait, and what to do next.
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