The 2025-2026 Common App Essay Prompts Are Set—A Proven Plan to Make This Easier for Your Teen

The Common App Essay Prompts Are Set—A Proven Plan to Make This Easier for Your Teen If you have a high school junior (like I do), […]
Unlock Your Success: Building a Personal Brand for College Applications to Truly Stand Out

Your Personal Brand Matters Attention high school students and parents! I want you to understand that your college application begins in the 9th grade. As you […]
Extracurricular Activities – What Do Colleges Really Want to See?

Many college-bound students who are gearing up to go to apply to competitive schools lean on extracurriculars to help give their resume a boost. But what […]
Public vs Private Colleges – Is There A Difference?

The U.S has over 4000 colleges and universities. If you’ve started researching colleges in order to create your college list, you are well aware there […]
Complete Breakdown of College Application Deadlines

Understanding the different types of college application deadlines If your student is just beginning their college admissions journey, you might think there’s only one deadline to […]
How To Start Shopping For College

So, you’ve been talking to your kid about the future and it’s become pretty clear that college is in the cards. One decision down – 500 […]
Creating Your Senior Year Class Schedule – What Do You Really Need to Take?

Many high school juniors, preparing to determine their senior year class schedule, are asking: “What classes should I take senior year?” They are worried about getting […]
Keep Your Sanity While Planning For College – Our Top 5 Tips for Success

This one’s for all you parents out there starting the college planning and application process with your high schoolers. Don’t you just love how colleges want […]
7 Simple Tips for International Students Looking at US Colleges

In the US, we take for granted the quality of many of our higher education institutions. Despite the cost and complexity of applying here, many students […]
Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford

We know no one likes to talk about budgets, but shopping for college requires understanding how much you can afford to pay and creating a college […]