Your College Essay: A Better System to Help Students Own Their Story (Part 3)
Begin the college essay process the right way, right away.
After years of fighting this battle with students, I finally realized something:...
Your College Essay: It Isn’t About What Happened. It’s About You (Part 2)
The event is the vehicle. You are the story.
In Part 1, I said something I wish every college-bound student understood: the event is the vehicle....
Your College Essay: The Problem (Part 1)
Your college essay isn’t about what happened.
After years of working with high school students on college and career planning, there is...
What to Look for in a Career and College Advisor
8 things to know before you trust them with your child’s future
Choosing a career or college path isn’t just another decision.It&#...
Rethinking Success: Smart Alternatives to College Parents Should Know
If you’re a parent of a high school student, chances are you’ve asked yourself:“Is college really the best path for my student?”
For years, the an...
7 College and Career Red Flags: Do This, Not That
A real talk guide from someone who’s walked alongside hundreds of students and families
There’s a moment I see all the time.
A studen...
What Most Families Get Wrong About College Planning
Pro tips to keep you from scrambling and making the same mistakes we’ve seen others make.
I have deep compassion for parents. Truly....
How College Admissions Actually Evaluate Students (Beyond Grades)
For years, I believed what most parents believe—because it’s what we were taught.
Get good grades.Take the hardest classes you can.Score well on t...
A Parent’s Guide: How to Support Your Teen Without Taking Over
11 principles for college prep support without power struggles
I love riding my bike.
For years, I had a simple one. It did exactly what I need...
Helping Your Teen Reset and Refocus for the New Year
If you’ve ever looked at your teenager and thought, “They seem stressed, tired, and unsure where to start,” you’re not alone. The truth is, high scho...