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College Planning for Middle Schoolers

As a student (or parent of a student) in middle school, college may feel far off. But it’s closer than you think! As the adage goes, the days are long but the years are short… A middle schooler’s main focus is probably more about mastering the art of locker combos and finding ways to make…

Pulling Back the Curtain on Admissions Priorities

The outcomes for early applications are rolling in. Depending on your results, you may be one of the students who finds themselves wondering what more they could have done. The answer, to the dismay of many, is… nothing. A denial or deferral from a college can feel personal, but it’s important to remember that it…

Avoid Unnecessary Stress By Starting Now

Even as seniors are knee-deep in applications, it may be underclassmen who are most stressed. Why? Because the college application process LOOMS. Seniors might have a lot of heavy lifting to do, but by the time they’re applying, they at least have a plan and actionable steps to take. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are navigating…