Private vs. Public High School: Is One Really Better Than The Other?

One of the most common questions we get about high school selection is — “which high school should I go to maximize my chances and prepare my child for admissions?” This is a good forward-looking question, with lots of potential answers. We are going to answer this question with our 7 years of experience seeing thousands of students and from the answers of actual deans from top university.
Q4 College Deadlines Every Parent, Student (and Employer) Should Know

October, November, and December aren’t just a holiday season – they’re the period when major college deadlines loom, and time seems to slip through your fingers faster than you can say “financial aid.”
Is Homeschooling Beneficial? Does It Affect My Application?

For many, homeschooling is a temporary move brought on by the pandemic, and has taken various forms.
Feeling Anxious About Your Child’s College Admissions? You’re Not Alone.

Feeling anxious about your child’s college admissions? Read advice for parents of teenagers from real working parents who have been in your shoes.
Local vs. Online College Counseling: Which is Better?

In this article, we’ll go over every detail to explain why you need to start your essays earlier than you might think.
How Much Does Legacy Help in College Admissions?

If my parent/s or grandparent/s graduated from a college, am I guaranteed admission there? How much does legacy matter in college admissions?Â
Why Go for Online College Counseling?

Why go for online college counseling? Times have changed. Now, virtual college counseling outpaces in-person meetings on multiple axes.
Ninth Grade Parents: Have Your Student Build A High School Portfolio

If you do end up needing a portfolio – for a summer program, contest, scholarship application, or anything else – there is nothing worse than facing a stack of college admission applications… and realizing you haven’t kept track of awards, projects, or even well-written English and history papers. Having concrete examples of student work and accomplishments easily on hand will make your family life much less stressful, especially if you aren’t having to hunt through boxes in the attic to meet a last-minute deadline.
College Autism and Accessibility Support

There are college accessibility support resources available to you to mitigate obstacles, and you deserve to thrive.