Counselor Corner: Streamlining the College Application Process for Your Students
College Applications and AdmissionsSchool counselors, you are the superheroes of college application season! You guide countless students through... Read More
Decoding College Admission Rates: What Those Numbers Mean?
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege admission rates. You see them everywhere. College websites show them off. Rankings lists shout them ou... Read More
Building Work Experience Before College: Alternatives to Traditional Internships (Volunteering, Projects, Freelancing)
Internships and Job OpportunitiesWhile traditional internships are often highlighted as the primary pathway for high school students to gain pr... Read More
The Ultimate College Visit Checklist: Questions to Ask, Things to See, and How to Make the Most of Your Trip (Virtual or In-Person)
College Applications and AdmissionsGoing on college visits? Awesome! College visits are a super important step. They help you see if a school is ... Read More
Beyond the Brochure: Uncovering the Real College Culture (Student Panels, Social Media, and More)
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege brochures look amazing, right? Green quads, happy students, shiny buildings – perfect! But college bro... Read More
Early Action vs. Early Decision: Advanced Strategies for Maximizing Your Admission Chances
College Applications and AdmissionsEarly Action and Early Decision. You hear colleges talk about them all the time. “Apply early!” they say. But ... Read More
Crack the Code: Write a “Why College X” Essay They’ll Actually LOVE
College Applications and AdmissionsThe “Why This College?” essay. Ugh. Just hearing those words can make students sweat. It’s a key part of so ma... Read More
Navigating Test-Optional Admissions: Your Guide to Test Score Choices
College Applications and AdmissionsTest-optional. You hear colleges say it all the time now. It means you don’t HAVE to send your SAT or ACT scor... Read More
Decoding the Hidden Curriculum of College Applications
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege applications. They give you a list of what they want, right? Grades, test scores, essays, activities. ... Read More
Your College Application Timeline: From Junior Year to Senior Fall
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege applications can feel like a giant storm cloud. So much to do! So many deadlines! So much stress! But ... Read More
Common App vs. Coalition App vs. School Apps: Your Platform Picker Guide
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege applications are online now. That’s good! But it also means…platforms. So many platforms! Common App. ... Read More
The Parent’s Guide to the College Application Process: Support Without Stress
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege application time. It’s a big deal for your teen. And let’s be real, it’s a big deal for parents too! Y... Read More