Crash Course for Parents
Going it alone? Don’t leave it to chance or piecemeal together the information you need to support your teen through the college search! Staying a step ahead of your teen will help you remain an informed and steady source of support as they take the wheel and practice the independent skills they will need to thrive in college.
Sign up for one or two sessions that your family needs, or join us for all 5 sessions for the option to add on an Individual Consultation, scheduled at your convenience:
Laying the Foundation: Understanding the College Search Process - Th Apr 24 Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Helping your Teen to Identify Mature Priorities - Tu, Apr 29 Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Building the List: Finding Colleges that Fit and Assessing Admission Likelihood - Th May 1 Noon -1:30 p.m.
Paying for College: Demystifying Costs, Aid, and Scholarships - Tu, May 20 Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Applications: Essays, Extracurriculars and Explaining Unique Circumstances - Th May 22 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Who is the presenter?
Julie Murphy, founder of Waverly Educational Consulting. Read more about Julie and her 20+ years of experience in higher education.
What is the format of the Crash Course for Parents?
All sessions are offered in group format, via Zoom meeting. Each session includes 10-15 minutes of Q+A where you can ask questions, and/or learn from other parents who bring questions you haven’t thought to ask yet!
Will the sessions be recorded so I can watch even if I can’t attend?
Yes. An individual link to a recording of the session will be available by request, for registrants who are unable to attend. Recordings will be available for two weeks following each session.
Does each person on the Zoom meeting need to register?
Registration includes up to 2 parents/guardians within one household. Students are welcome to attend if their schedule allows, but content is created specifically for parents/guardians.
What is the deadline to register?
Register by April 20 to attend all 5 sessions. Registration closes 2 days prior to the start of each session.
My student’s situation is unique. Can I ask personal questions and get individualized guidance?
Yes! You are welcome to ask any question during the group sessions, and we will spend our last 10-15 minutes answering as many as possible. If the nature of your question is more personal and/or you’d like more individual support, register for all 5 sessions for an opportunity to add on a 45-minute Individual Consultation. In this meeting, you set the topics, and you will receive guidance specific to just your student. Individual Consultations are scheduled at your convenience between Apr 24 - June 6 (offered Mon-Thurs, 8am-2pm).
Who is this Crash Course for Parents intended for?
Families who:
Want to support and empower their student in leading their college search.
AND
Have a “teamwork”- oriented family dynamic in which the teen is able and willing to take direct guidance from the parent(s) and incorporate the parent(s) perspective into their decision-making.
AND
Have at least one parent with time available in their schedule to guide their student through important college search and application tasks.
What if my schedule changes? Can I get a refund if I don’t attend?
I’m sorry, but we do not issue refunds for the Crash Course for Parents for any reason. Please carefully consider your schedule before registering. If something comes up after you register, session recordings will be available by request, for registrants who are unable to attend. Recordings will be available for two weeks following each session.
Is there a minimum number of registrants needed in order for the session to run?
Yes, we need a minimum of 5 registrants in order to run the sessions. Tell your friends!