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Lessons Learned About Campus Visits
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.

My Pathway to College
Jul 312 min read


Adjusting to College Life
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.

My Pathway to College
Jun 233 min read


Overused Essay Topics
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...

My Pathway to College
May 193 min read


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

My Pathway to College
Mar 273 min read


Choosing High School Courses
The key to all future academic opportunities is a well-rounded education.

My Pathway to College
Jan 313 min read


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

My Pathway to College
Nov 23, 20242 min read


College Bootcamp for Incoming Freshmen
The collective stress surrounding college admissions has reached unprecedented levels.
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Jul 1, 20243 min read


College Essay: Telling Your Story
As the junior year of high school comes to an end, college application season begins. The components of a strong application consist of...

My Pathway to College
Jun 20, 20243 min read


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

My Pathway to College
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Five Career Planning Ideas for High School Students
Many high school students are understandably more focused on getting into college than finding a job after college. Having at least a...

My Pathway to College
Dec 9, 20233 min read


Safety on Campus
Heading off to college is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming event in the lives of many young people. There is so much to learn while...

My Pathway to College
Jul 28, 20232 min read


Acing That College Interview
Colleges encourage interviews as a way to help distinguish among all the students who have similar grades, test scores and extracurriculars.

My Pathway to College
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Adjusting to College Life
Every college freshman encounters a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understand the most common challenges.

My Pathway to College
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Precollege Financial & Legal Matters
If your child has turned or will turn 18 during the next year, they are legally an adult, and you, the parent, lose legal authority.

My Pathway to College
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Summer Plans: Crafting an Internship
In this article, we will explore one option for students to consider: a carefully designed summer internship.

My Pathway to College
Jun 10, 20223 min read


Determining “The Best Fit” College
Step 1: Take the Unigo.com college match quiz. Unigo is a site for college-bound students to help them narrow down their search. It will...

My Pathway to College
Aug 25, 20152 min read


Tips for Having a Productive Summer
High schoolers: summer is here! The next few months are filled with trips, hanging out with friends, catching up on sleep—maybe even...

My Pathway to College
Jun 5, 20152 min read
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