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Teens Can Use LinkedIn To Find Careers and Colleges
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Paying for College is a Tough Topic For Teens and Parents
Paying for college and who pays for what and when is among the most challenging topics between teens and parents. In your family, does everyone...
6 Great (and Free!) College Websites Plus Tips for Better College Research
When it comes to researching colleges online, a word of caution. Much of what you find when you start typing words into Google is going to be junk,...
7.5 College Essay Tips To Tell Your Story Well
In 2020, more than ever before, your college essay matters. The college essay is 4th on the list of the things colleges look for in applicants, in...
3 Keys to Start This School Year Strong for College And High School
College move-in days are happening all across the country, despite school at all levels looking different due to COVID this year than it has in the...
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...
First College Planning Steps for Prospective Student Athletes
College Planning Steps for Prospective Student Athletes as Freshmen and Sophomores For students considering collegiate athletics, the college...
Five Headlines About Perseverance That Won’t Sell Anything Even Though They’re True
Bill Gates said, "Headlines, in a way, are what mislead you because bad news is a headline, and gradual improvement is not." Whether a headline is...
Grateful In the Middle
I've been at this college planning gig for more than 10 years, and I continue to see the same themes over and over again. I find this reassuring...