Make the Most of Spring and Summer Breaks: Explore College Campuses
Spring and summer breaks are more than just a time to relax or escape the school grind—they’re golden opportunities to help your high schooler (or eve...
3 Tips for Parents and Students: How to Navigate College and Career Conversations
Bridging the GapIn working with students and their parents, I often find myself stepping into the role of mediator. It’s not that one side is “right”...
How to Make Your High School Activities Shine on College Applications
Keeping track of all your high school activities is crucial, not just as a record, but as a powerful tool to showcase your growth, dedication, and uni...
4 Reasons Why Parents Should Consider the Trades for Their Student’s Future
Parents, if your student has shown an interest or aptitude in a skilled trade, it’s time to take a closer look at this often undervalued career path....
Maximizing Your Christmas Break: A High School Junior’s Guide to College Readiness
High school juniors, as you enjoy your Christmas break, here are some productive steps to get ready for college:Research Colleges: Spend time explorin...
How Admissions Officers Really View Your College Essay (And Why You Should Care)
At College Career Consultants, we get it—writing a college essay can feel like staring into the abyss of the unknown. That 650-word limit? It’s daunti...
Navigating the FAFSA Maze: What’s Changing in 2024-25?
FAFSA is shedding its old skin in 2024-25, and students and their families have every reason to rejoice. Let's dive into the exciting alterations tha...
The Teenage Brain: How to Nurture It and Why It Matters
Teenagers undergo a myriad of changes; some are more visible than others. Of all the transformations, perhaps one of the most significant (and least d...
Develop a 4-year Plan for Your Homeschooled High School Student
We believe that the ideal time to begin the college admissions process is 9th grade. The freshman year, in many ways, is the 'make it or break it' yea...
