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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 […]

For the Class of 2027, junior year is the turning point in the college admissions process. It’s the year when grades matter most, ACT and SAT prep ramps up, and college visits begin shaping the future. Starting now (before spring gets busy) gives students a real advantage. Here are three reasons juniors should take action […]

When most families think of scholarships, they picture something that happens in the spring of senior year. The reality is very different: many of the most valuable scholarships have deadlines between November and January. Waiting too long can mean missing out on thousands of dollars in free money for college. Here’s how to make the […]

If your student is planning to take the ACT this year, fall is one of the most important times to create a plan. Upcoming national test dates for 2025-2026 are: October 18December 13February 14April 11 The timing of these exams means October is the ideal point for juniors to get serious about prep and for […]

Every fall, I hear the same question from students: “Do essays really matter that much?” The short answer is yes, because essays are often the only part of the application that feels truly personal. Test scores and GPAs provide context, but the essay is where students can show who they are beyond the numbers. One […]