The College Counseling Mom Podcast: It’s Fine, I’m Fine, My Kid’s in High School.
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Real talk and real guidance for parents raising college-ready teens — without the stress. Host Lindsay Phillips, a school counselor turned college consultant (and mom who’s been there), helps families navigate high school and college prep with clarity, calm, and humor. Grab your coffee (or wine) and join Lindsay each week to make this season feel a little lighter and a lot more doable.
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Episode 20 | Finding Colleges Beyond the Rankings: Where to Actually Look
Most families build their college list using U.S. News rankings and schools they've heard of—but that's not a real search strategy. There are hundreds of incredible colleges your teen will never discover if you don't know where to look. In this episode, I'm sharing the best free college search tools
Episode 19 | The Common Data Set: Your Secret Weapon for College Research
If you've ever felt like colleges are keeping secrets about admissions—you're not wrong. But there's one document that levels the playing field, and most parents have no idea it exists. It's called the Common Data Set, and it's the closest thing to a college admissions cheat sheet you'll ever find.
Episode 18 | What Colleges Actually Look For (And What Parents Can Stop Stressing About)
If you’re a parent staring at your high schooler’s transcript and wondering, “Are we doing this right?”—this episode is for you. Between course selection pressure and conflicting advice online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the college admissions process. In this episode, I’m cutting through the