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College Planning Resources
A blog for parents, students, and families preparing for the future.
Our goal is to provide you with as much information and guidance to empower your student to thrive as they pursue their dreams.
Our blog features information that will take them from dream to decision and help to navigate everything from selecting a major to planning intentional summers so they can reach their goals.
Focus on Majors: Undecided. The Pros and Cons
Feeling unsure about what major to pick for college? You're not alone! Many students, even those interested in STEM, aren't sure which...
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Digital Humanities
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the boundaries between technology, culture, and the humanities are increasingly blurred....
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Learning Differences and College Selection
Transitioning to college can be a significant change, especially for students who require academic accommodations for ADHD and/or other...
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Financial Matters: Keeping Application Costs in Check
Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Report (2022), college application fees can range from...
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Fostering Teen Success
Your teen may be academically ready to move on to college, but are they mature emotionally and psychologically? At home, they are...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: ED/EA and Financial Aid
Navigating the college application process can be stressful, especially when considering how financial aid factors into different...
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Focus on Majors: Food Science
Have you wondered what makes microwave pizza crispy or why some foods seem addictive or more appealing than others? If so, majoring in...
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Fall Timeline for Juniors and Seniors
As summer comes to a close, it's time for high school seniors to buckle down and focus on the college application process. For both...
Sep 3, 20243 min read
Making the Most of Your High School Years
High school can be one of life’s most exciting and transformative times. It can also be fraught with ups and downs, socially and...
May 28, 20242 min read
Focus on Majors: Art and Design
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I enjoy being creative and finding unusual solutions to visual problems?” Or, “When I see a blank...
May 21, 20244 min read
Financial Matters: Payment Options for College
Students who will begin college in the fall semester should receive their tuition bill a few months before the term begins. If you need...
May 7, 20242 min read
AP and Dual Enrollment
At every college information session, a parent will ask, “Is it better to get a “B” in an AP class or an “A” in a regular class?” The...
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Handling Denials: How Parents Can Help
Watching your teen's face crumble when they receive a college denial can be heartbreaking. Parents are inclined to try to make the...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: College Tax Credit
College is expensive. Educational tax benefits can help students offset the cost of college by reducing their or their parents’ federal...
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Data Science
Data Science degree programs aim to teach students how to think about the field flexibly and to engage critically with new problems.
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Avoiding Senioritis
Senioritis sounds like a medical condition, but is rather a condition of the mind when high school seniors become unmotivated and feel...
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Digital SAT: What You Need to Know
As technology continues to shape our educational landscape, the College Board has announced a significant update to the SAT. Enter the...
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Planning College Visits
College visits can be exhilarating and exhausting. Planning will help to reduce stress and increase enjoyment. Before visiting, it may be...
Mar 12, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: The Hidden Costs of College
College financial aid packages should start arriving this month, but when you begin to compare your out-of-pocket costs, be sure to...
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Focus on Majors: Business
Business is among the most popular majors in the U.S., according to the National Center for Educational Statistics, comprising nearly 1...
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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