How AI Is Changing College Applications And What Schools Are Doing About It in 2025
In the age of ChatGPT and other advanced AI tools, colleges are facing a new challenge: how to tell if an application truly reflects a student’s own...
Real Talk: Your Story, Your Voice (Not AI)
How college admissions are changing and what you should know.
Let’s be real—college applications have always been a bit intense. But now, with AI...
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 ev...
3 Tips for Parents and Students: How to Navigate College and Career Conversations
Bridging the Gap
In working with students and their parents, I often find myself stepping into the role of mediator.
It’s not that one side is...
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 un...
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 ex...
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 daunt...
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...
5 Homeschool Myths that Impact College Prep
We understand the unique nuances homeschooled students face during the college admissions process. First let's tackle myths that impact college prep.
Parent perspective: How we helped two homeschooled daughters find clarity
Why College Careers Consulting? Read a parents' perceptive on how our coaching has boosted two of their daughter's confidence and given them clear dir...
