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If you're planning college visits for your high school student, let's talk strategy. The key is to start close to home and explore a variety of college "types." Visit a mix: big, medium, and small; urban, suburban, and rural; public, private, artsy, sporty, intellectual, or pre-preprofessional. This helps you and your teen begin to understand what feels right and what doesn't—laying the foundation for a focused, meaningful search. Start Here.

Many students and parents are weighing the option of starting at a community college versus jumping straight into a four-year university. The common perception is that attending a community college is the most cost-effective way to earn a bachelor's degree. But is that really the case? Let's break it down.

As a parent of a college-bound high school student, you're likely juggling a lot - applications, deadlines, test scores, and of course, financial aid. The FAFSA, is the cornerstone of the scholarship and financial aid process and getting it right is crucial.  Let's break it down.

Many universities adopted test-optional policies to accommodate the challenges students faced during the pandemic. But now, as things have stabilized, it's time to reflect on whether test optional should be the new norm or if reinstating required test scores could better serve both students and colleges...read more

"Let them shine in an easy reach school and not struggle in a far reach one. They are still children building their self-esteem and it is much better to be the head of the mouse than the tail of the lion." - Laura C.

This heartfelt advice from a concerned mom encapsulates a significant aspect of the college search process: finding the right fit for your child, where they can thrive and build their confidence...read more

Have you started writing your college essay yet? College applications open on August 1, some even earlier, and then close in January. We advise students to start writing college admissions essays the summer before senior year so they are ready to submit early in the fall. After GPA and test scores, the essay holds significant importance to admissions officers. Many students and parents ask us how to avoid cliché topics in college admissions essays...read more.