Fall Series Week 8: Parent Communication Tools

Parents and guardians play a big role in supporting students, but the applications should remain student-led. These templates make communication easier and clearer.
Week 7: Simplifying Transcript Requests

Transcript requests can overwhelm counselors in the fall. Here’s a simple system plus a free form template to keep everything organized.
Helping Seniors Balance Applications and Schoolwork

Seniors are juggling classes, activities, tests, and now college applications. Here are practical ways to help them balance it all without burning out.
What Really Matters in a College Application?

One of the most common questions I get from students (and sometimes parents) is: “What do colleges actually care about?” or “What do I need to do to get into a ‘good’ college?” In a previous post, I discussed the problem with talking about “good” colleges as if it were a universal measurement. The truth […]