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College Admissions Resources & Guides

Insights, tips, and guides from Christina Dalton to help students and families navigate the college admissions process.

Supporting parents surviving the high school mayhem

Christina Dalton • Apr 19, 2025

May-hem: Surviving High School Stress, Finals, and Graduation Chaos

Balancing your senior child's needs while keeping your own sanity.

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Self-care for parents navigating senior year

Christina Dalton • Feb 25, 2025

Self-Care for Parents Navigating the Senior Year and College Transition

Navigating college finances, transition to empty-nester and downsizing.

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Navigating the empty nest

Christina Dalton • Jan 8, 2025

Navigating the Empty Nest: College, Downsizing, and a New Chapter

Navigating college finances, transition to empty-nester and downsizing.

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Protecting your child's medical needs in college

Christina Dalton • Dec 16, 2024

Protecting Your Child's Medical Needs in Entering College: A Coaching Conversation

Tips for parents of college students to protect their medical needs: a coaching conversation.

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When should I begin preparing my child for college

Christina Dalton • Nov 10, 2024

Involved Parents Want to Know: When should I begin preparing my child for college?

Tips for parents: when is the right time to prepare my child for college?

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The college financial survival kit

Christina Dalton • Nov 4, 2024

The College Financial Survival Kit

Learn how to take control of your college budget.

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Your extracurricular story

Christina Dalton • Oct 2, 2024

Time to Show Your Successes: Your Extracurricular Story

Learn about the importance of activities in a student profile for college acceptance.

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The high school to college playbook

Christina Dalton • Oct 2, 2024

The High School to College Playbook

Navigate the high school journey with confidence! Learn key strategies for each year of your child's high school experience.

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Understanding the college list

Christina Dalton • Sep 25, 2024

Understanding The College List: Planning For Success

Create a powerful college list that empowers the student's passions and goals.

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College essay writing tips

Christina Dalton • Sep 13, 2024

College Essay Writing Tips: Empowering Your Essay, Make it Personal

Learn college essay writing tips to write an effective college essay. Time to tell your best story.

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