College admissions cracked: saving your kid (and yourself) from the madness

In(tro)duction: Welcome to anyone navigating the college admissions process (now or ever)

I: Fall of junior year : five things you really need to hear right now

II: Winter of junior year : five mantras for the winter of our discontent

III: Spring of junior year : five fantasy responses to "Where's your kid applying to college?"

VI: Summer vacation : five ways to sneak in college visits without letting them consume your summer

V: Fall of senior year : five dinner table topics other than college

VI: Second semester senior year and beyond : five necessities for your kick-to-the-finish survival kit.