College, Unfiltered: What Families Don’t Know Until It Matters

Getting into college is one thing. Understanding the policies, expectations, and realities of higher education is another.

While much of the college preparation process focuses on academics, admissions, and independent living skills, there is an entirely different side of higher education that students and families may not fully understand until they find themselves navigating it.

Join Dr. Alex Morris-Wood, Head of School at Franklin Academy, and Dr. Justin T. Bernstine, higher education strategist and founder of The Dean On Demand, for a candid, case-study-driven conversation exploring the often-overlooked realities of college life.

Bringing together perspectives from college preparation and higher education leadership, Alex and Justin will examine the policies, institutional expectations, and unexpected situations that can significantly shape a student’s college experience. From Title IX and student conduct to satisfactory academic progress, financial aid eligibility, and disability accommodations, the discussion will explore what happens when students encounter challenges they may never have been prepared to navigate.

Through real-world scenarios and practical insights, this conversation will help families better understand how colleges operate, the responsibilities students assume upon enrollment, and the questions worth asking before challenges arise.

Designed for families, educators, and college-bound students, this webinar will offer a fresh perspective on what it truly means to prepare for higher education—not just getting into college, but knowing how to navigate what comes next.

Register here: https://fa-ct-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IPnsrl2TTQu828vXxJigAQ#/registration