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High School Senior Mistakes to Avoid It is not uncommon for high school seniors to feel the pull towards the future and to get distracted during the school year.  It will indeed be a busy year rife with big life-changing decisions along with a need to be organized and focused on college admissions.  This energy…

High School Junior Checklist Your junior year in high school is a critical year in school.  We have distilled a quick list of the most critical components of your high school junior year to help you track with your college goals.  The quarterly list below is intended to be a companion with our award-winning eBook…

High School Junior Vital Resources As a high school junior, you are now more than halfway through your high school experience.  It is ever-more critical to stay organized and goal-oriented as the time frame for college approaches.  Like any large goal, we suggest you come up with a set of specific milestones then supporting activities…

College Checklist for High School Sophomores Your sophomore campaign in high school is a juncture signifying the completion of your initial year with college prospecting on the horizon.  Jumping into year two will take focus and planning to get ready for significant milestones ahead.  Your sophomore year is typified as being a critical year with…

College Guide for a High School Sophomore With your freshman year behind you, it’s now time to focus on the next step in your high school career.  As a sophomore, the expectations continue to escalate as college nears.  Be prepared to revisit your plans with regularity and back-check your progress towards your goals with specific…

College Checklist for High School Freshman A brief outline of important activities and milestones for high school freshman and parents is listed here.  As a valuable supplement to our Admissions Guide, you are more likely to get into your college of choice by following a roadmap.  Navigating your freshman year in high school can be…

High School Freshman Mistakes to Avoid Contrary to popular sentiment, planning for college starts early for most students.  Our goal is to help you best navigate this process and avert some common mistakes before mapping out your plan.  You are in control of your future and need to stay focused on the basics: personal development,…

Planning for College Today Regardless of your age, GPA, socioeconomic status, political beliefs, geographic location, or gender your college planning should start today.  It is never too early to begin planning for your academic career and mapping out a plan to get you where you need to be in the future.  In an effort to…