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1. If you could describe the ideal college for your child, what characteristics would it have? What opportunities would if offer? (Consider programs, size, location, social life, degree of competition, etc.)
2. What are your academic, social, and career hopes for your child?
3. What do you think your child will study in college? (Majors/Minors)
4. How do you feel about your child leaving for college? Do you have any worries about him/her succeeding academically and socially? Do you think he’ll/she’ll be homesick?
5. How would you describe your child to someone who didn’t know him/her?
6. What do you consider to be your child’s outstanding accomplishments in the last 3-4 years?
7. What are three words/adjectives you would use to describe your child?
8. Is your child organized? How is he/she with time management?
9. Does your child read for pleasure?
10. Has your child’s high school experience been a positive one so far? In what ways?
11. Is there anything you wish you could go back and change for your child regarding his/her high school experience?
12. Describe your child’s friends/friend group.
13. Tell me about your child’s level of self-esteem and confidence?
14. What are the major areas of agreement (or disagreement) between you and your child?
15. Please list your child’s strengths and weaknesses:
16. What would you like colleges to know about your child?
17. How do you see your child contributing to the college community?
18. Are there any unusual or personal circumstances that have impacted your child’s experience or education?
19. Please share any other questions, comments, or additional material you’d like me to know about your child.
