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Now that the Mock ACT is behind us, many students and families are asking the right question, not “How did it go?” but “What do we do next?” That question is exactly why Mock ACTs are so valuable. They turn vague anxiety into usable information. One of the biggest mistakes families make with testing is […]

January is when ACT questions start piling up. Should my student test in February? Do they need prep first? Is it too early? Too late? Before answering any of those, there’s one step that almost always comes first: getting a real baseline score. That’s what makes a Mock ACT so valuable, especially this time of […]

One of the most common things parents say to me in January is some version of this: “I don’t even know what college actually costs anymore.” They’re not wrong. Between sticker prices, net price calculators, merit aid, need-based aid, scholarships, and loans, college costs are presented in a way that feels overwhelming and, frankly, misleading. […]

January has a funny way of making families feel like they’ve missed something important. Early Action deadlines have passed. Other students seem to “know where they’re going.” Group chats are buzzing with acronyms and timelines. And suddenly, it feels like the college process has a clock attached to it. Here’s the truth: January is not […]

Winter break is the perfect moment for juniors to get a quiet, low-stress head start on the college admissions process. With no homework, no exams, and no after-school commitments, students can take a few simple steps now that will pay off in a big way once second semester begins. Even better, these steps line up […]

Winter break arrives at the perfect moment in the college admissions cycle. Seniors are navigating final deadlines, juniors are beginning to think seriously about college lists and test prep, and everyone could use a little breathing room. The good news is that winter break provides just enough downtime for students to make meaningful progress, without […]

Junior year can feel like the calm before the storm, but for the Class of 2027, these next few weeks are the perfect chance to get ahead. The decisions, deadlines, and stress that seniors are facing right now don’t have to be your future, especially if you use December wisely. That’s exactly what our Super […]

December is far more than the “in-between” month in college admissions.

The holidays are meant to bring joy, not panic. Yet for many families, Thanksgiving and winter break can feel like crunch time for college applications, scholarship deadlines, and test prep. The good news? With a little planning, students can enjoy the season and keep the process moving forward.Here are three simple ways to reduce college […]