You’ve heard it—the unmistakable whirring of helicopter blades. The sound of well-meaning parents hovering, anxiously guiding their homeschool graduate into college life.

You want the best for them. You’ve sacrificed, taught, and prepared them. But deep down, you might be wondering: Am I helping them—or holding them back?

The truth? Your teen is ready for this next step—if you let them take it.

Join us as we sit down with Aimee Stauf, a homeschool graduate, former resident advisor, and now an admissions counselor at Patrick Henry College. Aimee has seen it all—from confident students who take ownership of their college experience to those still tethered to their parents’ safety net. In this episode, she shares what homeschool parents really need to know about college admissions, independence, and preparing their teens to thrive.