Allison Slater Tate Title: Freelance writer and professional college counselor Education: Princeton University Location: Orlando, Florida Allison is a Florida-based freelance writer and a professional college counselor. The mother of four children ranging in age from 9 to 19 and three unruly and ill-behaved dogs, she has no spare time, but her favorite things are the Florida Gators, travel, Coke Zero, Taylor Swift, and TikTok, a fact that mortifies her children. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.