How to survive the college application process

The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Calming the Nerves - How to Survive the College Application Process: From Application to Acceptance Step by Step" with Christine Van DeVelde.

The free presentation that will focus on finding a college that's the right fit begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the auditorium of Glenbard South High School, 27W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn.

Students and parents are encouraged to attend to learn: the role of extracurricular activities; what's more important - high grades or tough courses; the role testing plays; the best candidates for early admission; advice for student athletes; how wait-lists work; financial aid information; and the most recent changes to the college application process.

Applying to college can be stressful, and getting into college can seem complicated and competitive. Having a family discussion about college issues so that stress doesn't get in the way of the parent-child relationship is key.

Van DeVelde co-authored "College Admission from Application to Acceptance Step by Step" with Robin Mamlet, former dean of admission at Stanford University. The book features the counsel of more than 50 deans of admission.

For more information, visit facebook.com/glenbardparentseries or contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.