College Planning Resources

A blog for parents, students, and families preparing for the future.

Our goal is to provide you with as much information and guidance to empower your student to thrive as they pursue their dreams.

Our blog features information that will take them from dream to decision and help to navigate everything from selecting a major to planning intentional summers so they can reach their goals.

Mar 62 min read

Admissions

Social Media and College Admissions

Okay students, let's be real. Your life is probably all over social media. From TikTok dances to Insta-worthy sunsets to those hilarious...

Feb 113 min read

College Prep

Choosing the “Best” Test Prep

Most students are anxious about taking standardized tests. Taking a good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help...

Alternative Start Dates for College Freshman

Feb 112 min read

Admissions

Alternative Start Dates for College Freshman

When most families envision the college journey, they picture the classic scene: moving into dorms on a fall day alongside hundreds or...

Nov 12, 20242 min read

Admissions

What is Demonstrated Interest?

In college admissions, showing genuine interest can significantly impact your chances of acceptance at certain schools. While colleges...

Learning Differences and College Selection

Oct 1, 20243 min read

Admissions

Learning Differences and College Selection

Transitioning to college can be a significant change, especially for students who require academic accommodations for ADHD and/or other...

Oct 1, 20242 min read

Financial

Financial Matters: Keeping Application Costs in Check

Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Report (2022), college application fees can range from...

Sep 17, 20242 min read

Financial

Financial Matters: ED/EA and Financial Aid

Navigating the college application process can be stressful, especially when considering how financial aid factors into different...

Sep 3, 20243 min read

Admissions

Fall Timeline for Juniors and Seniors

As summer comes to a close, it's time for high school seniors to buckle down and focus on the college application process. For both...

Apr 30, 20243 min read

College Prep

AP and Dual Enrollment

At every college information session, a parent will ask, “Is it better to get a “B” in an AP class or an “A” in a regular class?” The...

Apr 16, 20242 min read

Admissions

Handling Denials: How Parents Can Help

Watching your teen's face crumble when they receive a college denial can be heartbreaking. Parents are inclined to try to make the...

Mar 26, 20242 min read

College Prep

Avoiding Senioritis

Senioritis sounds like a medical condition, but is rather a condition of the mind when high school seniors become unmotivated and feel...

Feb 20, 20243 min read

Financial

Financial Matters: Comparing College Financial Aid Offers

The decisions have arrived! Time to compare the financial aid offers from all of the colleges to which your student has been admitted.

Jan 9, 20242 min read

Admissions

Admission Office Blogs

Reading an admissions blog can give both parents and teens an honest view of the admissions process at a particular college.