Guiding Students Along Their Pathway to Success

One of the most significant decisions your child will face in college is choosing a major. As a parent, your role isn’t to decide for them, but to guide, support, and help them explore options with confidence. Choosing a major isn’t a one-time decision; it’s a process of exploration. By combining honest self-assessment, real conversations with professionals, and ongoing curiosity, your student can make thoughtful choices that lead to both fulfillment and opportunity. Keep in

If you're a high school student with college aspirations or a parent supporting one, there's a fundamental truth you need to understand: straight A's don't carry the weight they once did. This isn't meant to discourage hard work, but rather to provide clarity about the current educational landscape and help you navigate it more effectively. According to Inside Higher Ed , over 47 percent of high school students now graduate with A averages, yet actual student achievement has

As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book spring break campus tours, this whole “college thing” becomes eerily real. 

All right, juniors—summer is coming, and so is the time to start writing those college essays. Whether you’re dreading it or excited to...

If you’re struggling to make your final decision, here are some tips to help you sort through your choices.

Most students are anxious about taking standardized tests.  Taking a good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help.

The key to all future academic opportunities is a well-rounded education.

Although it is winter, now is the perfect time for high school students to start planning their summer. These months offer college-bound...

Exploring college websites from the comfort of the home gives students a chance to see if the college aligns with their academic, personal,

Transitioning to college can be a significant change, especially for students who require academic accommodations.

As the junior year of high school comes to an end, college application season begins. The components of a strong application consist of...

Senioritis sounds like a medical condition but is rather a condition of the mind when high school seniors become unmotivated and feel...

What is Early Decision (ED)? Will applying ED make it easier to get in? How will applying Early Decision affect financial aid?

The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving high school students and their families with a lot of uncertainty. The overarching question on...

Uh-oh. Your eagerly-awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that you’ve been offered not the...

Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Reports, the average college application fee charged by...

Traditionally, college application deadlines were often in January. More recently, however, there has been a push for earlier...