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From Class 101 Waukesha-Brookfield, guiding seniors and their parents through application season across Waukesha County and the greater Milwaukee area. If you have a senior in Brookfield, Waukesha, or anywhere in the Milwaukee area right now, your household is probably running on some combination of deadlines, rumors, and whatever the parent group chat decided last […]

How College Costs Really Work for Waukesha and Brookfield Families From Class 101 Waukesha-Brookfield, helping families across Waukesha County and the greater Milwaukee area plan and pay for college. Somewhere in Brookfield this week, a family is going to look up the cost of attendance at a college their senior loves, see a number north […]

(and Why It Matters for Your Milwaukee-Area Senior) From Class 101 Waukesha-Brookfield, serving families in Brookfield, Waukesha County, and the greater Milwaukee area. Every September, families across southeastern Wisconsin sit down at the kitchen table and ask some version of the same question: what should we be doing right now? It’s a fair question. Here’s […]

Behind on college applications in late August? A Brookfield college counselor explains what seniors should focus on now to stay on track.

What does senior year feel like when you’re prepared for college applications? A Brookfield college counselor explains the difference preparation makes.

Why do strong students write forgettable college essays? A Brookfield college counselor explains what admissions readers actually look for.

College applications are open. A Brookfield college counselor explains what students should actually be doing this week to start the Common App the right way.

Are you ready to start college applications? A Brookfield college counselor explains how to know if your list, testing, and essay are actually in place.

What happens if you wait until August to start college applications? A Brookfield college counselor explains what changes and how to stay ahead.