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Let's Break The Ice!🧊
We're so happy you found us!🎉 This community is for parents and guardians seeking trusted advice and direction on getting their child to college or into a career. It’s a safe space to connect and share with others on the same journey, with access to top experts on the path to college. Let’s kick things off with an…
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🎄 The Stress-Free Family Holiday Survival Guide
Greetings All, The Holidays are a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, but the pressure of hosting, shopping, and managing schedules can quickly turn joy into exhaustion. True celebration is not about perfection—it is about connection.📅 Plan Ahead & Share the Load 📝 Build a Master Checklist Early: Map out key…
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High School Juniors...5 tips on what to do during Thanksgiving break
Time to start building your real college list… Don't wait until summer to start creating your list Spend time during your holiday vacation researching schools Identify reach schools, target schools and safety schools Find 1-2 rolling admissions schools and add those to your list Setup your standardized testing plan If you…
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Is It Really That Hard to Get into College? What Admissions Data Actually Shows
If you have watched the news or scrolled through social media lately, you might think getting into college is akin to winning the lottery. Between headlines highlighting historically low acceptance rates and the overwhelming pressure to build the perfect resume, it is easy for both students and parents to feel like the…
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What’s one nugget of wisdom would you pass on to a rising senior...
What’s one nugget of wisdom would you pass on to a rising senior to make their final year unforgettable?
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Good luck to the November 7th SAT test takers! Here's some final tips!
Night before the test No studying! Do something relaxing that will take your mind off the test, like watching a movie or having a quiet dinner with friends or family. Set your alarm to wake up early enough so that you won't feel rushed. Go to bed early, but not too much earlier than you usually do. You want to fall asleep…
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What is the one thing about financial aid paperwork that nobody warns you about?
Drop the mistake you made, the myth you believed, or the single hack that finally made the math make sense. Let’s make this a masterclass in the comments. 👇
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📆 Check out our November PSAT events!
Demystifying Your PSAT Score Report: Your Next Strategic Steps November 4 | 7:00-8:00 pm ET | Register Here Demystifying Your PSAT Score Report: Your Next Strategic Steps November 15 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET | Register Here
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What Does Common App Direct Admissions Mean for My Senior?
What Does Common App Direct Admissions Mean for My Senior? Receiving an acceptance letter before submitting an application sounds like a mistake, but Common App direct admissions is very real. While these offers give your senior an early boost of confidence, they come with important fine print about financial aid and…
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How to Organize College Applications When Your High School Student Is Extremely Busy
When your teenager is already juggling school and extracurriculars, managing college applications in October can feel like a second job. Taking control of the process does not mean nagging them every night or taking over their essays. Understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Rolling Admissions deadlines gives your…
