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College admissions guidance for parents, 
from freshman year to senior spring.

The Complete Parent’s Roadmap to College Admissions

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A self-paced, year-by-year video guide designed to help you support your child's college journey, from ninth grade through senior year.

 

Break down what questions to ask at each stage of the college planning process, how to support your child’s evolving goals, and what truly matters in today’s competitive admissions landscape.

 

Whether you're navigating GPA concerns, extracurricular choices, or financial aid planning, you'll find actionable guidance tailored to each year of high school.

 

With timelines, conversation prompts, and decision-making frameworks, the roadmap empowers you to be a steady, informed presence, without micromanaging or second-guessing your child.

The College Planning Resource Pack for DIY Parents

Sample resources and worksheets from the college planning toolkit

Not sure you're ready for the full roadmap? The college planning toolkit includes nearly a dozen printable worksheets, research trackers, and planning templates pulled directly from the 4-year video roadmap.

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The Toolkit is perfect for parents who want structure without committing to the full video series.

 

Each tool in the kit is designed to help you build a custom college plan that evolves with your child’s goals and milestones.

 

Use the toolkit resources to stay organized,  focused, and flexible throughout your child's college admissions journey.

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Free Tools You Can Start Using Today

Our free resources are designed to help you kick off the college process as an organized team.

 

Whether you're building a college list, preparing for interviews, or tracking extracurriculars, these tools offer a simple way to organize your thoughts and support your child.

 

Each resource is crafted to fit naturally into your college prep timeline, making it easier to ask the right questions and create a custom college plan that reflects your child's goals. ​​​

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The College Visit Companion

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A strategic guide for parents who want to make college visits more purposeful.

 

This downloadable tool includes planning prompts and map-based clustering strategies for major U.S. cities such as Boston–Cambridge, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and more. It also features off‑the‑tour highlights to help make each visit more memorable.

 

See which schools you could visit on the same day, giving you clearer comparisons and a better sense of which environments are the best fit for your child.

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Explore your state’s colleges, find similar schools, and get fun facts for each state—all in one interactive map.

Get occasional updates & the latest college planning tips. 

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