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College list
Who leads the working list and records why each college remains under consideration?
Stays the same whoever leads: The student's preferences and choices decide which colleges stay on the list, within the budget the family confirms. Whoever leads the research does not decide the list alone.
What support looks like: Choose one lead together. The support note will reflect that role.
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The plain-text summary includes your selected leads, what stays the same whoever leads, the matching support notes, and every task flagged for discussion.
8 tasks still need a lead.
How to use this worksheet
Work through the list together and give every task one lead for coordination and support. Each task also names what stays the same whoever leads, such as the student's own essay voice and final submission. Flag any item where the family has not reached agreement. The completed map is ready to paste into a shared note or email.
This tool maps responsibilities only. Use the college application timeline for timing, and use the college application checklist for the full application inventory. To agree on check-ins and reminders, set up a parent-student application agreement.
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Select who leads coordination and support for each task. The support note changes with your choice. The “Stays the same whoever leads” line does not change: it names decisions that belong to the student, the household, or an institution, whoever leads. Choosing a lead does not settle a disagreement, so keep the flag until you have talked it through.