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College Supplemental Essays

Families and students are often surprised to discover that college supplemental essays are not small add-ons to the application, but a core part of how selective universities assess fit and

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Choosing a college major often feels bigger than it needs to. Students are asked to make a decision that sounds permanent, while parents worry about whether one choice could close

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Most families arrive at this question with a quiet fear. My weighted GPA is lower than I hoped. My unweighted GPA looks better. Which one will colleges actually care about,

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For many families, the question of whether a student should pursue STEM or the humanities begins to surface well before high school course planning is complete. Students hear that they

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Parents constantly tell us, “The college process has become so much harder than when I applied! I just submitted a couple applications – and I don’t think I’d even be

College Admissions: 2025 Trends and 2026 Predictions

The landscape of college athletic recruiting has shifted dramatically. Athletic recruiting trends in 2025 reveal three major forces reshaping how coaches recruit and how student-athletes navigate the process: the rise

Academic and Crisis Planning: 2025 Trends and 2026 Predictions

State of the Therapeutic Industry in 2025 In most ways, 2025 was an extension of the trends that we saw firmly take hold in the behavioral health arena beginning in

School Admissions: 2025 Trends and 2026 Predictions

CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED. Each of our 100+ independent school candidates, who hail from 18 states and 13 countries, recently received this SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED confirmation from over

Colleges for Students With Learning Disabilities: Programs & Support

Choosing among colleges for students with learning disabilities requires more than scanning rankings or assuming that every campus offers the same level of support. In college settings, students’ learning disabilities

Different Types of Colleges Explained

Choosing between the different types of colleges in the United States is often more challenging than choosing between individual schools. A large research university, a small liberal arts college, and

AP Classes Complete Guide for College Bound Students

AP classes, or Advanced Placement classes, are college-level courses offered in high school and developed by the College Board. They are designed to be more rigorous than standard high school

From the Smokestack to Spain

I walked into Room 212, where the world language department had gathered. They had been my colleagues for almost a year. I taught Phys Ed, Driver’s Ed, and CPR &