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
Episode 23 | The Difference Between Researching and Actually Planning for College (And How to Tell Which One You’re Doing)
March 18, 2026
If this week’s podcast episode hit close to home, you’re not alone. The ten o’clock research spiral. The seventeen tabs. The feeling of doing everything
Episode 22 | What Is Rolling Admissions and How Do You Use It Strategically?
March 11, 2026
Most families treat rolling admissions like a calendar convenience. The deadline is flexible, the answer comes back quickly, and the pressure feels lower than a
Episode 21 | How to Talk to Your Teen About College When They Won’t Talk Back
March 4, 2026
You pick your moment carefully. Everyone’s in a good mood. Dinner is done. You take a breath and say “So I was thinking we could
Episode 20 | The College Search Toolkit: 6 Free Tools to Build Your List (Step-by-Step)
February 25, 2026
In this week’s episode, I talked about why most families never discover the colleges that might be perfect for their teen—because they don’t know where
Episode 19 | How to Use the Common Data Set to Research Colleges (And Stop Guessing)
February 18, 2026
Last week, a mom told me she’d crossed three schools off her daughter’s college list. Why? Because another parent at a lacrosse game said those
Episode 18 | Your Course Selection Action Plan: What to Do Right Now
February 11, 2026
Course registration forms are sitting on your kitchen counter (or in your email inbox), and you’re staring at a grid of classes thinking: What’s the
Episode 17 | How to Know If a College Is a Good Fit: The Three-Fit Framework Every Family Needs
February 4, 2026
If your family is choosing colleges based on vibes, gut feelings, or a campus tour on a perfect spring day, this post might save you
Episode 16 | Prestige vs. Fit: Why Your Student’s “Dream School” Might Not Be the Right School
January 28, 2026
Choosing a college is one of the most emotional decisions families make — and it’s easy to assume that a prestigious school is automatically the
Episode 15 | How to Find Colleges That Give Merit Aid (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
January 21, 2026
College costs are out of control. And for many families, the biggest shock doesn’t come from tuition itself — it comes from the financial aid
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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