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Like it or not, most decisions leading up to high school graduation have an impact on their future. And some of them, like selecting a major, can be nearly impossible to undo if your child changes his or her mind. But here’s the good news: Information is power.

14 Feb 2023
College Admission by Major: How to find what matters for getting in

Many colleges admit high school seniors by major. At these universities, the major applied to matters for getting in. The admissions officers will look for evidence in the high school journey to assess fit to the major and their campus. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a fantastic tool to guide students in what matters…

23 Jun 2023
How to Find College Supplemental Essay for Applications

  As early as 10th grade, high school students should…

14 Feb 2023
College Admission by Major: How to find what matters for getting in

Many colleges admit high school seniors by major. At these…

28 Dec 2022
Demonstrated Interest: How to find it on the Common Data Set

For colleges that care whether high school students “demonstrate interest”…

05 May 2022
College Planning Timeline

A year-by-year guide on what to do when on the…

17 Jan 2022
Introducing the College and Career Clarity Podcast

If you are overwhelmed with the college-bound journey, confused by…

07 Dec 2021
How colleges admit students to majors – will you be ready to decide?

Every fall I get an onslaught of students and parents…