{"id":2052,"date":"2025-09-25T14:28:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/?p=2052"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:41:09","slug":"what-parents-need-to-know-and-do-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/what-parents-need-to-know-and-do-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"What Parents Need to Know (and Do) This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Senior year of high school or college often feels like a rollercoaster. One moment your student is excited for the first day of school, and the next they\u2019re overwhelmed by application deadlines, scholarship forms, and financial aid paperwork. For parents, it can sometimes feel like you\u2019ve taken on a second full-time job just keeping everything organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, this year will be both exciting and overwhelming. But with a little structure, the right resources, and a solid game plan, you and your student can navigate it with confidence and without unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a closer look at what matters most this year, along with practical ways you can help your student stay ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-truth-about-deadlines-for-parents-of-high-school-seniors\">The Truth About Deadlines (For Parents of High School Seniors)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most parents think the \u201cbig deadline\u201d is just college applications. In reality, senior-year deadlines come in waves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fall:<\/strong> Early action and priority deadlines come up quickly; missing them can mean missed opportunities for admission and aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter:<\/strong> Regular decision deadlines hit right as holiday distractions set in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All Year:<\/strong> Scholarships open and close on rolling timelines; miss one and you may wait until next year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d13b6e79 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f2;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png\" alt=\"Light Bulb\" class=\"wp-image-1925 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-768x768.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Red Kite Pro Tip:<\/strong> Sit down with your student to build a shared calendar of key dates including applications, FAFSA, and scholarships. Even better, let Red Kite do the tracking for you, so you don\u2019t have to juggle multiple websites or risk missing an important deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fafsa-more-important-than-you-might-think\">FAFSA: More Important Than You Might Think<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents still believe FAFSA is only for families with financial need. In reality, FAFSA is the entry ticket to almost all aid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Federal and state grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School-based aid packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even some private scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to federal work-study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottome line is: <strong>applying early matters!<\/strong> The earlier you file, the better your student\u2019s chances are of receiving aid before funds run low.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-a-smart-college-scholarship-list\">Building a Smart College + Scholarship List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>College applications are about balance. Encourage your student to build a list that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reach Schools<\/strong> (ambitious choices that might be a stretch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target Schools<\/strong> (a solid match academically and financially)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety Schools<\/strong> (schools where admission and affordability are realistic)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The same principle applies to scholarships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nationally recognized awards are great, but often competitive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local, niche, or interest-based scholarships are often overlooked and easier to win<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d13b6e79 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f2;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png\" alt=\"Light Bulb\" class=\"wp-image-1925 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-768x768.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Red Kite Pro Tip:<\/strong> Encourage your student to apply for smaller scholarships, too. Even modest awards can add up and help ease the stress of paying for college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-parent-role-guide-don-t-drive\">The Parent Role: Guide, Don\u2019t Drive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior year is more than just deadlines, it\u2019s a major life transition whether your student is finishing high school or college. They\u2019ll need your support, but also the space to take ownership of their responsibilities. As a parent, this is where you can step in and guide without taking over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be available to proofread essays or resumes and give feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send reminders about deadlines when needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer encouragement when stress levels spike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your calm guidance gives them the confidence to take ownership, while knowing you\u2019ve got their back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mom_and_daughter.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2001 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mom_and_daughter.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mom_and_daughter-300x169.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/338;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The year ahead may feel overwhelming, but with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/dashboard?${additionalParameters}&amp;utm_content=redkitestools\">Red Kite\u2019s tools<\/a> <\/strong>and a little structure, you\u2019ll both be ready for a smooth and confident transition into the next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Red Kite Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior year of high school or college often feels like a rollercoaster. 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