When you are finalizing your high school experience and trying to apply for college, this can become quite the stressful process. That stress can easily be doubled if you are on a pre-professional track such as pre-med or pre-PA, which can make college essentially a three-year proving ground. If you are a parent, you may also be feeling this because you want what’s best for them. When I was younger, my parents were definitely on this journey with me through both the highs and the lows.

Today, I’m going to explain how you as a parent can help your student pick the best pre-med school for them without fixating on which schools have the “best” reputation or ranking. As you work through that decision, Parenting for College has a helpful guide on how to help your teen make the final college decision that looks at the bigger picture of fit, cost, and long-term success.