Paying for College: How to Prepare for Future College Costs
Learn how to use 529 plans, FAFSA, aid appeals, & budgeting to cut four-year costs & choose a college that fits both your student & your budget.
How to Manage Hidden Costs as a Student - Part 2
Hidden college costs go beyond tuition. Get 2026 student budgeting tips, off-campus housing costs, AI tools, credit basics, & scholarship strategies.
Problems With The Hidden Cost of Attending College - Part 1
Hidden costs of attending college go beyond tuition and housing. Learn how to budget for textbooks, dining, transportation, off-campus housing, and more.
Understanding GPA Inflation in Today’s Landscape
GPA inflation changes how colleges read transcripts. Learn how course rigor, school profiles, grade trends, & test strategy affect your admissions outcome.
Navigating The Best Pre-Law Programs for Future Lawyers
Compare the best pre-law programs, law school majors, advising, & moot court access. A 2026 guide for families planning the path to law school.
College Athletic Recruiting Advice: D1 Recruit and Counselor Tips
Athletic recruiting advice for families: NCAA timelines by grade, official vs. unofficial visits, coach email templates, pre-reads, and a final fit checklist.
Best Golf Colleges For a Golf Management Degree
Compare the best golf colleges by PGA accreditation, turfgrass programs, salary outcomes, & total cost. Find the right golf management degree for your career path.
Tips for Planning University and College Tours in 2026
Every fall I meet with students to establish their plan of action for the course of their 10th and 11th grade years. This meeting includes conversations about course selection, when and what standardized test to take, and what schools should they start to view.
I spend hours planning tour routes based on student lists and have come up with a few ideas of how to make your tour process much more manageable and accessible so you don’t get boxed out during the busy times when everyone else is scheduling their campus visits.
The Path to Medicine: 7 and 8 Year BS/MD Programs
BS/MD programs explained for future physicians. Learn 7 year and 8 year BS/MD programs, requirements, research, fit, and the path to medicine.
Your Dance Future: Some of the Best College Dance Programs
Discover the best college dance programs in the U.S. Compare BA vs BFA, audition timelines, and build a shortlist that fits your dance goals.
What is a School Profile?
Learn what a school profile is, how colleges use it to interpret your GPA and course rigor, and what families should review before applications go out.
What is Guaranteed Admissions?
Guaranteed admissions isn't one thing. Learn the 4 types, which states have programs, & how to use automatic admission to build a smarter college list.
Best Colleges for PT, OT, and Kinesiology
Explore the best colleges for PT, OT, and kinesiology, plus prerequisites, 3+3 & 3+2 options, top kinesiology schools, and pathways to PT/OT careers.