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5 Actions to Jump Start Your Sports Recruiting During Covid
Thinking about playing a sport in college? High-school athletes everywhere are feeling anxious about their college athletics recruiting paths. We're now six months into Covid, and it’s the beginning of another school year. The start of school usually brings the start...
3 Keys to Start This School Year Strong for College And High School
College students and high school students can start the school year strong with these three key things.
Students Squeeze this Summer for All It’s Worth
Holy cow, it's the middle of June already! With COVID-related impacts, this summer isn't quite what most high-school students and parents planned. Most of the students and families we know have been handed more than a few lemons. Sports, camps, summer jobs and travel...
UW System ACT Announcement and Impact for Classes of 2021 and 2022
The UW System Board of Regents announced that 12 of its 13 schools will waive the ACT or SAT score requirement as part of its college application for the class of 2021 and 2022. The University of Wisconsin-Madison will still require ACT or SAT scores as part of college applications for incoming freshmen.
Game Plan for Prospective Student Athletes Stuck at Home
On April 1, 2020, the NCAA announced it will extend the current recruiting dead period through May 31, a move that was also taken in Division I. Institutional staff members are permitted to communicate with prospective student-athletes by phone or email during this...
10 Movies to Watch Now with Quaranteens
Looking for at-home activities with quaranteens? Here are 10 movies to watch now that we're all spending more time at home together. Hilary here. My husband Tom predicted it, and here it is. I am sharing a quote from the movie we watched last night. "Success is not...
Visit Colleges in Your Bathrobe
What do dogs in their pajamas have to do with college search? Not much probably. But we could all use a little levity, and we're pretty sure you'd rather see dogs in their pajamas as opposed to seeing US in pajamas. So enjoy these cute pictures, and check out these...
How do I find the right college for me?
Finding the best college for you requires asking really good questions. That's why we offer free consultations for families to get your key questions answered. Schedule your free consultation here. When I hear a high school student ask, “How do I find the best college...
First College Planning Steps for Prospective Student Athletes
According to OnCampus College Planning Coach Stephanie Barth, “Because of the need to find the ideal combination of right team, right school, it’s critical for prospective student athletes to begin their college planning early, much earlier than non-athlete students..