So what advice can other parents give you about the college admissions process? 

Encourage your child to create a list of colleges they would like to visit. 

If you can, plan a trip during the summer following your student's junior year in high school to visit several colleges. Be sure to call the colleges you want to visit so you can be scheduled for a tour and/or interview.

Attend college fairs during the spring and fall to obtain information about specific colleges. Most college representatives at these fairs are admssions counselors who will be reading applications so have your student put their "best foot forward."

Visit Unity during one of the many Open House programs during the fall, winter and spring. There is an abundance of information and even opportunities to meet with Learning Resource Center professionals, Financial Aid representatives, and faculty.

Once you've obtained information about the colleges on your child's list, encourage them to narrow it down to three to five colleges. Check to see if any of those colleges accepts the Common Application or if they require your student to fill out theirs. Unity has its own application and is available online with no application fee.

If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact the admissions offiice of any college. Your child will be assigned to the admissions counselor who recruits students from your area. At Unity, the counselors are usually available by phone or email. Their "personal" touch is incredibly helpful.

Unity College offers a monthly "chat" session for students and parents. Admissions staff and students are on-line to answer any and all questions. To see when the next chat is scheduled just click on the Chat University icon on the Admissions Homepage.

Make sure you communicate with your child throughout the whole process so you can guage their feeling about particular schools or college in general. Many parents have a tendency to push their students toward college and find out during the summer before college starts that their child is not interested or not ready.