College Selection Should Be an Educational ExperienceI had a remarkable experience three years ago: I interviewed a prospective student, not her parents. That may not sound extraordinary, yet more often than not the parents of college-bound students take the lead in the admissions process. I asked the student (let's call her Sarah) if her parents were involved in her... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |