College Conversations: 25 Discussions for High School Juniors and their Families
Available in paperback or for Kindle exclusively on Amazon
and for Kindle on Kindle Unlimited
I am almost emotional writing this. I cannot say enough good things about Lauren Steed’s book, “College Conversations: 25 Discussions for Junior Year.” It has given us structure for incredibly productive family dialogue about college and given my usually “whatever” kid a voice to help him prepare for and make solid decisions about his future. In ALL the things we have to sort out with international moves, I just needed something to be warm and straightforward…and to work. Thank you 10,000 times over!
~Parent, Class of 2022
College Conversations takes the high school Junior and their team of supporters on a journey of discovery and college planning. Together you’ll discuss how you’ll set up finances and allowances, whether to apply to big or small, cooperative or competitive schools. You’ll also set up a map of all the tasks you need to accomplish and a plan for making that happen on the best schedule for you. By the end of these 25 Conversations, you’ll be know which schools you’re applying to, why you’ve chosen them, and how to best present yourself and your successes as you begin to fill out your applications. College Conversations is written in an intimate, conversational workbook style, guiding you through the planning process as if Dr. Steed is talking with you over your own dinner table while you make your plan. Dr. Lauren Steed is an expert in college planning, executive functioning and student advising, particularly for expat and third-culture families. With 20 years of experience preparing students for college and professional life, she helps families maintain their calm and confidence along the journey to college in an arena otherwise dominated by scare-tactics. With College Conversations, she gives you the tools to DIY some of the best parts of her own boutique approach to college planning.
The Foreign Service Journal: “The Foreign Service Student Guide to Creating a College List”
June 2018, co-authored with Hannah M. Morris
Changes in student demographics and school admissions procedures point to a new approach to college applications. From the annual education supplement.