College Goals for 2026: Setting Intentions That Actually Work

Master the 2026 college cycle with values-driven goals and learn about setting intentions that actually work. It’s time to break up with “should.”
Make Your Winter Break Count: A College Prep Checklist

Max out your college preparedness over winter break! Use this checklist to tackle essays, research schools, and crush your deadlines. It starts now.
Countdown to College: Surviving December Application Deadlines

High school seniors stressed in December? Here’s your lifeline. December deadlines for college applications don’t have to ruin the festivities.
Top 5 Colleges for Social Life (Without Sacrificing Academics)

Discover 5 top colleges for social life that don’t sacrifice academics. Find campuses with lively student life, strong programs, and great outcomes.
How to Handle College Rejection and Deferral

Early decision results from colleges and universities begin arriving in student inboxes as the year winds down. Whether it’s a rejection, deferral, or some other college admissions scenario, our counseling team has advice to help you recover and respond like a champion.
Highlighting The Most Supportive Colleges For LGBTQ+ Students

In this article we have outlined these 5 colleges as being the most supportive and accepting of LGBTQ+ students.
College Autism and Accessibility Support

There are college accessibility support resources available to you to mitigate obstacles, and you deserve to thrive.
Top 5 Study Habits To Succeed At The SAT

For many high school students, the SAT evokes fear or trepidation. As a result, one of the biggest mistakes students make is putting off preparing for it; and worse, cramming for it at the last minute. Both college admission counseling professionals and your local high school counselors will strongly warn you against studying in the […]
Essay Scoop: How to Answer UCLA Essays

UCLA wants college students with rich experiences and diverse perspectives to compose the incoming classes. Below is some helpful advice on how to respond to each of the UCLA essays!