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.

What would make your application stand out and really connect, given the pile of files into which your application will sit?

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.

We want to be a part of the solution, a resource, and a safe place for conversation and reflection. We invite you to join us.

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

This was supposed to be your year, and in a way, it still was. You found ways move forward and because of that, you're ready for big things.

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.

It's tempting to want to help your student with all of the minutiae of the college search, but you have to know the boundaries first.

Dual enrollment is like a "buy one get one free" offer to high school students. Here's our guide to everything dual enrollment.

The changes to the Advanced Placement (AP) testing program may be the most significant, and potentially lasting. Here is what we know.

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.

Interested in how you can work with a financial aid office without turning into a used car salesman? If yes, trust me, this is YOUR article.

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

Why is social distancing is a great opportunity to remake your routine around health and family well-being.

Now is the BEST time for your high school junior to prepare for college.  Why?  No school means they have time to focus on their ACT.

While higher education grapples with COVID-19, here's some guidance on how the pandemic might impact students who are applying to college.

Picking classes is essentially what college prep decision-making looks like during 8th-10th grades. Here’s a healthy way to approach it.

Everyone wants to be in the "room where it happens," right?  Dr. Thom sheds some light on how selective admissions committees work.

Creating that first list of colleges that you'll be considering can be overwhelming. Here's how to break it down and get moving.