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...
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...
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...
85 Essential Questions to Ask On Every College Visit
College tours are a perfect opportunity to observe firsthand what the campus is all about. It is also a time to get answers to questions you otherwise...
12 Tips: How to Successfully Apply for Scholarships and Win
Get some of your scholarship questions answered: How can I successfully win scholarships? Where can I find them?When can I start applying? How do I kn...
How to Understand Scholarships
Armed with hundreds of scholarship options and a strategic plan, high college price tag can be drastically reduced. Before you get started, it's essen...
Should I take the ACT or SAT test? 5 Tips to Help Students Decide
Tips to decide whether you should take the ACT or SAT. Students - study and take the best-fit exam to avoid regret.
