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15 Outstanding Questions to Ask at Orientation
Each summer, I sit down with students one-on-one to help them prepare for the transition to college. Certain questions come up again and again. Once
Summer College Visits: How to Evaluate a Campus When School Isn’t in Session
Summer is often the easiest time for busy families to visit colleges. Families finally have more flexibility in their schedules, students are beginning to think
You Got the Acceptance Letter — Now What? An April Guide for Seniors
April is busier than most families expect. Here are the forms commonly missed and the actions that set your student up for a smooth enrollment.
You Can Only Go to One.
A thank-you to the schools that made it hard to choose. I saw that on a button a student handed out at a Challenge Success
Deferred, Not Denied: What to Do After an Early Deferral
If you opened your early action or early decision decision and saw the word deferred, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of the running. A
2025-26 Tips for completing your University of California Application
Steps to Completing your UC Application: Please see the end of the post for video guides for each section of the UC Application. We recommend
Getting Organized: Dorm Room Essentials
It’s mid-July, and I have put together a quick list of must-have dorm room items that could be at risk of selling out. Instagram and
College Orientation Overview
College Orientation Overview “It is totally normal to feel excited and nervous at orientation. Two things can be true at the same time. You may
A Calm Launch to College
Life is Full of Transitions. As an educational consultant and school counselor, I have come to realize that a student’s life is filled with numerous
Why Students Should Consider the Highlands Ability Assessment
The Highlands Ability Battery (HAB) I recently got certified to integrate the Highlands Ability Battery (HAB) into our practice. It is a human assessment tool
Thinking Beyond the Most Popular Majors
Students often gravitate towards similar majors when they apply to college. Oftentimes, these majors are popular because students have been exposed to them in some
Supporting Students with Learning Differences: What to Know About the College Transition
When we talk about learning differences, we’re referring to the many diverse ways and paces at which students absorb, process, and apply information. No two