holistic college lists

A Holistic Approach to Building Your College List

Last night, I listened to a Coalition for College panel session, “All About Testing”. I learned more about the role standardized tests play in college admissions for the class of 2023. Admission representatives from Barnard College, Carleton College, Rose-Hulman Institute … Read More

7 Practical Tips to Create Your College List in 2022

Choosing the right college is one of the most stressful aspects of college planning for many families. (In my informal survey of approximately 1,000 families, it was the #1 challenge.) Thankfully, there are many ways to help teens wisely choose … Read More

Helping Teens Cope With College Prep Anxiety

Helping Teens Cope With College Prep Anxiety

Mental health is important. That is why I am starting off with this post about helping teens cope with college prep anxiety. The college application and admissions process can be stressful. We parents don’t need to add any unnecessary pressure … Read More

Welcome!

Welcome to the College Prep Mom blog. This is the blog for the College Prep Mom website. I’m Kimberly Coleman, an NYC wife and mom of two teen sons. I have also been a professional lifestyle content creator (Mom in … Read More

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Goodbye Mom in the City (Plus What’s Next)

Last month was a blur…in a good way. My oldest son Michael graduated from Townsend Harris High School and is all registered for his fall college classes. Where did the time go?! Michael is moving forward and so am I. … Read More

Pairing Cheese with Food and Wine

Pairing Cheese with Food and Wine

Today is National Cheese Day. The celebration reminded me of a cheese-themed event that I attended about a decade ago. That is why I’m resharing this post about cheese pairings – the best way to pair cheese with various foods … Read More