A recent NACAC survey cites that more than half of respondents ranked the college application process as their most stressful academic experience to date. Anxiety surrounding this, exasperated by the COVID hangover, continues to grow and affect students' mental health. Pressure from parents, friends, school and social media remains unbridled. How can we help during this important phase of life? This panel discussion will provide a well-rounded look at the issues driving a significant increase in stress for college applicants today, as well as how to not only manage them, but mitigate them.