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If we look at the past two decades of technology in education, we see a steep incline in the resources and tools available to students. A mark of success today is being able to take those tools and use them to your advantage while still keeping a sense of creativity and individuality. The use of […]

Most parents brace themselves for one Senior year of college applications. Class 101 parent, Ashley, had three all under one roof.  If the thought of one student navigating essays, deadlines, and decisions feels like a lot, triple it.  That’s exactly what Ashley and her triplets, Olivia, Maddie, and Harry, took on this year, with a […]

For years, students have treated their GPA as the headline number on their college applications. The higher the number, the better their chances, right? Not necessarily.  A GPA remains an important part of the admissions process, but it’s not a universal measurement. A 4.0 at one high school may represent something very different than a […]

When we talk about college planning, most of the conversation focuses on students. What classes should they take? When should they take the SAT or ACT? Which colleges should they visit? What should they write about in their application essay? What do they want to study? Those are important questions, but there’s another person in […]

When most families think about college planning, they picture Senior year: campus visits, SAT prep, application essays, and late nights filling out financial aid forms. However, by the time Senior year arrives, many of the biggest college-planning decisions have already been made.  College admissions have become increasingly competitive, and students who begin college planning early […]

Suzanne Collins, Indiana University Bloomington Graduate and author of “The Hunger Games,” is famous for one of the most recognizable book and movie lines of the last 20 years: “May the odds be ever in your favor.”  And while it’s true that more attempts at certain endeavors will earn you a higher potential reward (Buy […]

If you’ve spent any time around high school Seniors during college application season, you’ve probably witnessed students beginning their essay outlines by listing accomplishments.  You may want to offer advice like, “Tell them about your leadership award. Don’t forget the robotics competition.” Or, “You should definitely mention that internship.” In other words, many families approach […]

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a go-to tool for students navigating complex tasks, including the college application process. From drafting essays to suggesting schools, AI can seem like a convenient shortcut. But when it comes to planning something as personal and high-stakes as your college journey, relying too heavily on AI can actually do more […]

The policy of requiring the SAT or ACT test as part of a college admissions application has been trending downward for several years. In fact, more than 2,000 colleges and universities issuing Bachelor’s degrees are now either Test Optional (leaving the decision to submit test scores up to the applicant) or Test Free, meaning applicants […]