The transition from high school to post-secondary programs is a time filled with excitement and opportunity. Remember, post-secondary planning is a process with a beginning, middle, and end. It requires planning, searching and finally applying. 

An important component of this process is maintaining patience and mindfulness: it is a process that takes time, and also deserves time to research, explore, process, reflect and then make decisions. Approaching your post-secondary search process with this perspective will lead to better decision making. Because this process is very personal, it must begin with self-reflection. You must consider many things about yourself: goals, values, strengths, weaknesses, interests and rationale for your decision making. Then, consider the many criteria you will use in choosing which post-secondary option to pursue and what specific institutions to explore that is the right fit for you. 

Ms. Rothman is an additional support in this process for your family, alongside your child's School Counselor.