College Prep

Navigating ACT/SAT in a Test-Optional Landscape What is a "test-optional" college admissions policy? It's actually quite simple. A test-optional policy means that you don't have to submit your standardized test…

Students with a diversity of experience have a background, upbringing, or other life circumstances that have fundamentally shaped how they see the world. These experiences could be cultural, ethnic, religious,…

Contribution to others has benefits that extend far beyond building an excellent resume for college applications. Contributing to others is known to make people happier, healthier, inspire others, and promote…

Colleges want to see students exhibit initiative. Admissions officers seek “stories” that prove that students can “take the reigns” and step into new opportunities. We work with students to create…

The college admissions process is stressful. Students are bombarded with the pressure and expectation that they will have top scores, an abundant activity list, and write a personal statement that…

Launching is the art of intentionally raising children to leave home and be responsible, independent citizens. Parents who raise “launched” students tend to “guide” and “collaborate” vs. “manage” and “dictate.”…