Guiding Students Along Their Pathway to Success

When families think about college applications, they focus on essays, test scores, activities,  and transcripts. But there's another document that plays a major role in how colleges understand a student's accomplishments, and most students never even see it. It's called the School Profile, and it accompanies every transcript your high school sends to colleges. This one to two-page document provides an overview of your high school and is created and updated each year by the co

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

Somewhere along the way, many students began treating failure as a personal label rather than a temporary setback. The New York Times once observed that failure has shifted from an action I failed to an identity I am a failure. Any parent who has watched their teen meltdown after a disappointing grade or feedback knows exactly how quickly young people make this leap. Yet every major body of research tells us something very different: failure is not the opposite of success. It

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

Allison’s mother was confused when she received the call. Her daughter, a sophomore at a prestigious university, had been issued a "No Contact Order" – not because of any serious accusation, but because of a roommate dispute that had escalated beyond typical college drama. What once might have been resolved through a heart-to-heart conversation or mediation had instead become a formal legal-sounding document with "bulleted lists of prohibited behaviors."

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. 

Nearly all first-year college students encounter a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understanding the most common challenges students report and what to do about them can make the transition to college life go more smoothly for both students and their parents.

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...

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,

The collective stress surrounding college admissions has reached unprecedented levels.

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...

As technology continues to shape our educational landscape, the College Board has announced a significant update to the SAT. Enter the...

When it comes to being satisfied with work and life after college, it’s not where you go to college, but what you experience in college...

In the midst of worrying about college admissions, it can be easy to forget that your child’s high school years aren’t just about getting...

Many high school students are understandably more focused on getting into college than finding a job after college. Having at least a...

Your applications are in, and you are enjoying that wonderful feeling of relief that comes with the last early submission, but don’t put...