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Start Early, Stand Out: Why Your "Brag Sheet" is Your Secret Weapon
When you think about getting into a great college or landing that first big opportunity, your grades are just one piece of the puzzle. What you do outside of the classroom—your extracurriculars—are just as important. They tell a story about who you are, what you're passionate about, and what you're capable of. The best way…
Is there a scholarship for… everything? 🎓✨
If you have a teen in high school (or even in college), you know the "Scholarship Hunt" is a full-time job. We all know about the academic and athletic ones, but sometimes the best opportunities are tucked away in the most unusual places. From the "Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom" contest to scholarships for being…
How important is it to highlight leadership in a college application?
When admissions officers sort through thousands of applications with identical GPAs and test scores, they aren't looking for the "best student"—they’re looking for the best future contributor. If you’re wondering how much weight leadership carries in the college admissions process, the answer is: it is often the…
📣 Senior Year Playbook - Parent & guardian wisdom needed 👇
Calling all parents and guardians! 📣 I’m looking to crowdsource the ultimate 'Senior Year Playbook' for our rising seniors. We know the academic side is covered, but what about the life side? I want to fill this comment section with the kind of advice that turns a busy year into an unforgettable one. What’s one nugget of…

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🎉 Welcome to the Parents and Guardians Community! 🎉
High school is a wild ride, isn't it? One day you're cheering at a game, and the next you’re trying to decode FAFSA or help your teen figure out what they actually want to do for a living. 🎢 If it feels like a lot, that's because it is! We built this community to be your "home base" for navigating the path from high school…
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…
Do Thank-You Notes Still Matter for College and Job Interviews?
Is a formal thank-you note actually still a thing? Or are we just coaching our kids to do something that hiring managers and admissions officers find annoying? The short answer is that while the medium has changed (email is now the gold standard), the impact hasn't. For parents and guardians, teaching this skill is less…
📅 Tues 4/21: Get an "insider look" at how top colleges evaluate applicants beyond grades and scores
If you have a student starting the college search, you might want to check this out. It’s a 45-minute deep dive into how colleges evaluate kids beyond just the GPA and SAT scores. You'll hear why two identical students can get totally different results. It’s free and is a good "insider look" for anyone in the thick of…
What's your advice for taking college tours?
We want to hear from the parents who’ve been there. What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting their campus visits? Help our community out with your best "tour hack" in the comments.
The big college decision: How did your family choose 'the one'?
Choosing a college is a big moment for any family. Whether you're remembering your own journey or helping your student with theirs, we’ve all felt the pressure to get it right. What was it that made the final decision for you?
📅 Don't miss: How Top Colleges Evaluate Applicants Beyond Grades and Test Scores
MCAT Practice Test Masterclass & New Resource Reveal Sunday, April 19 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET | Register Here How to Prep for the MCAT Over the Summer Wednesday, April 22 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET | Register Here The Hidden Criteria: How Top Colleges Evaluate Applicants Beyond Grades and Test Scores Tuesday, April 21 |…
Navigating the "Hard" Questions: A Practical Interview Guide for Your Teen
As parents and guardians, watching your teenager prepare for their first "real" interview—whether it’s for a summer job, a scholarship, or a college program—can be just as nerve-wracking for you as it is for them. We want them to shine, but we also know that behavioral questions can feel like a minefield to someone with…
What Should My Child Wear to Their First Interview? Wardrobe Tips for Parents and Guardians
When helping your student dress for their first interview, the goal is to balance professionalism with comfort so their confidence can take center stage. Aim One Step Above: Research the workplace "uniform" and dress one level more formal. For most entry-level roles, chinos or slacks paired with a clean button-down or…
Coaching Your Teen Through the Digital Interview
We know our teens aren’t strangers to FaceTime, and many are even comfortable recording and creating videos for their social media. However, there is a big difference between chatting with friends and a video interview for a dream college, a competitive scholarship, or a first job. Professionalism on camera is a learned…