This time of year can be difficult as students receive admissions decisions. In truth, no matter the decision, the result is always good.

This week we provide a glimpse into our webinar series, normally exclusive to GEC families: Taking the Stress Out of the College Search

Snow days, if you can get them, can remind us all of the simplicity of joy and beauty if we can pause long enough to notice.

Our motto is “Finding college without losing yourself.” It’s a reminder we exist to help students find what inspires while staying true.

From America's Got Talent to college admissions, our culture is obsessed with being picked. Dr. Thom explores why we're missing the point.

To all the seniors waiting to hear back from colleges: You are right where you are supposed to be. The right college will see your value.

Our seniors are reaching a moment when all of the applications are now submitted. They are asking, "now what?" Here are our best answers.

Most families focus on how they will send their son or daughter out into the world. But how do you welcome them back from that world?

Yes it does, but not in the way most people think. I truly enjoyed my time working as an admissions representative for the twenty-some...

We work to teach young people to manage their lives using a healthy set of priorities early in life. We call it “Whole Student Scheduling."

High stakes testing can generate a top of anxiety in students - keeping perspective at home is essential.

Figuring out which colleges (or restaurants for that matter) to investigate without all the stress requires an unexpected first step.

What is the craziest object that anyone ever submitted to an admissions office in support of their application? We'll tell you.

Eighteen summers. That’s how many most of us get with our kids. How we choose to spend that time is way more important than any college.

One of the most common questions we are asked is: "What would College X think of [insert decision]? Here's why that is the wrong question.

Really putting yourself out there in your application is scary - it always is. Do it anyway.

Recently, my 14 year old son asked me for advice on college. But he added something that stopped me in my tracks.

There is a ton of uncertainty in the college admissions process right now. Here's how you can stay positive and sane through it all.

Have you ever noticed a dirt path next to a paved one? These "desire paths" are fascinating and can help young people plan their futures.

If the internet is to be believed, you have so much extra time available to you these days. So why are parents so stressed?