June 26, 2025
April 22, 2026
One of the most common questions I hear from families is simple: “When should my student take the ACT?” It seems like a scheduling question. It is not. It is a strategy question. Timing affects scholarship positioning, stress levels, and the flexibility students have entering senior year. Here is how I typically advise Wisconsin families […]
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April 15, 2026
“I just don’t want my student to be a number.” I hear that sentence every year. For families in Brookfield and Waukesha, it usually comes up when we are talking about large public universities. UW–Madison. The University of Minnesota. Big campuses. Big lecture halls. Tens of thousands of students. The fear is understandable. But the […]
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April 8, 2026
Spring and early summer are prime college visit season. Families start driving from Brookfield to Madison. A weekend trip to Minnesota. A tour at Marquette, Michigan. Maybe a few private schools within a few hours. The weather improves, schedules open slightly, and it feels like the right time to “go see what’s out there.” I […]
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