The College Admissions Expert Who Finally Makes the Process Feel Less Overwhelming | EP231

REPLAY! We're bringing this one back because college admissions season rolls around every year, and the questions parents ask never really change. Your kid's grades are fine. Their activities are fine. So why does the college process still feel like it's swallowing your whole house?

That's the question Amy Sherman digs into with Alexis White, nationally recognized college admissions expert and founder of A-List Admissions and Tutoring, in this episode of Wellness Junkies. If you are looking for college admissions advice for parents that calms the noise, this conversation is the reset button.

Alexis has worked with students for more than 20 years, with her tutoring business eventually expanding into college admissions. She opens with a mindset shift most parents never hear, then explains why tenth grade is such an important year for narrowing priorities and starting to think more seriously about the college process.

She also breaks down a piece of high school college prep most people skip. Alexis shares her honest take on touring safety schools before junior year, and why the reaction almost always surprises parents.

Later, Amy and Alexis get into staying sane during college applications when the comparison spiral hits, why parents need to tune out everyone else's opinions, and a specific college essay mistake Alexis sees English teachers make again and again.

The conversation also gets into the anti-college movement gaining traction online, plus a few under-the-radar schools Alexis is loving right now.

Press play if you want to walk away from this one feeling steadier than when you hit start.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Amy Introduces Alexis White and Why This Episode Matters

07:45 Staying Sane During the College Process

14:30 The Importance of Passion Over Grades

21:06 Personal Statements and Supplemental Essay Strategy

24:14 Staying on Top of Deadlines and Application Scheduling

26:53 How Test Optional Rules for the SAT and ACT Keep Shifting

33:44 Leadership Advice for Quieter and Introverted Kids

39:22 The Anti College Movement and Why Alexis Pushes Back

45:12 Underrated Schools, Scholarships, and Alexis's Beauty Hack

Connect with Alexis White:

Follow Alexis on Tiktok

Follow Alexis on Instagram

Visit the Alexis College Expert website

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