College Counseling for Connecticut Families: Start the Process Early

Parents of high school students throughout the Connecticut Shoreline — including towns such as Old Saybrook, Madison, Guilford, East Lyme, and Old Lyme — often ask when they should begin college counseling. The simple answer is: start as early as possible.

There are practical reasons for this. Most families want to complete at least a couple of college visits in the fall. Waiting until mid-December is rarely ideal, as finals, projects, and holiday events create major scheduling conflicts for both students and parents. Starting early gives you flexibility and reduces stress.

For many families in Shoreline communities, the best timeframe for visits includes the weekends in October, early November, and the weekend after Thanksgiving. After that, college visits become harder to plan. You often must wait until mid-January or early February, but winter weather in Connecticut adds a layer of unpredictability that can disrupt travel plans.

Beginning the college counseling process now helps ensure your child has a clear list of schools to visit, understands what to look for during those visits, and avoids the last-minute rush that so many families regret.

If your son or daughter attends a local high school such as Old Saybrook High School, Daniel Hand in Madison, Guilford High School, or East Lyme High School, early planning can make an enormous difference in creating a thoughtful and strategic college application process.

Start now. Plan your visits. Give your family the time and space to make good decisions.

Contact us to begin the college counseling process.