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College admissions has always been stressful—but today’s students are facing a level of anxiety and pressure unlike anything we’ve seen before.
From social media-fueled perfectionism to overwhelming college messaging, mental health is now a major factor in the admissions process.
Joining the conversation:
- Mary O’Malley, Co-Head of Advising at Union Hall Admissions Counseling, shares what she’s seeing firsthand—why students struggle to define what they actually want and how parents, counselors, and colleges can help.
- Alicia Bourque, Vice President for Student Affairs at Loyola University New Orleans, gives insight into how colleges should proactively support students’ mental health, from admissions through graduation.
We discuss:
- The biggest mental health struggles students face in the college process
- How colleges' deadlines and messaging can either help or hurt
- Why peer support networks matter more than ever
- What admissions professionals can actually do to support student mental health
