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Teacher Recommendations: Building Strong Relationships with Your Educators
By Molly Walsh - Teacher recommendations can catch students off guard toward the end of their junior year when they suddenly need to ask...
Apr 2


The Best Time to Start College Counseling: A Guide for Parents and Students
By Molly Walsh - Is there a right time to start college counseling? Absolutely! Many families wait until senior year to begin the college...
Mar 5


Navigating the Costs of College: Planning, Options, and Conversations
By Molly Walsh - The rising cost of college is a significant concern for many families. While we all hope our children can attend their...
Feb 8


Resolutions: The Reality of Not Following Through
By Molly Walsh - The Oxford Dictionary defines "resolution" as a firm decision to do or not do something. As I reflect on how I want to...
Jan 7


Holiday Gift Guide for the College-Bound Teen
By Molly Walsh - The holiday season can be incredibly stressful for high school seniors eagerly awaiting college responses. While...
Dec 1, 2024


Reflecting on the Closing of Early Action and Early Decision Deadlines
By Shondra Carpenter - As the fall season draws to a close, so does the annual flurry of early action and early decision application...
Nov 24, 2024


Pressing the Submit Button
By Molly Walsh - Pressing the submit button on a college application is a moment charged with emotions. It’s a mix of relief, excitement,...
Nov 1, 2024


Meeting Deadlines Matters
By Molly Walsh - As October arrives, the hustle and bustle of the college application process intensifies. This month is a crucial...
Sep 30, 2024


From High School to College: Navigating September's Emotional Journey Together
By Molly Walsh - September is a month brimming with emotions for both students and their families. Whether you’re a first-year student...
Aug 30, 2024


Pursuing a College Degree Could Be Your Best Next Step
By Molly Walsh - Sixty-one percent of high school graduates choose to attend a four-year college. While this is a substantial number, it...
Jul 31, 2024

A.I. College Application Essay Experiment
By Molly Walsh - Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that effectively addresses a wide range of questions, topics, and scenarios....
Jul 1, 2024


Compelling Storytelling in College Essays
By Molly Walsh - When you begin to plan your college essays, you will start to think about things that have impacted you, changed you,...
Jun 2, 2024


Junior Year to Senior Year Summer Planning
By Molly Walsh - Spring Break has passed, and standardized testing has passed. School is coming to an end for junior year. Maybe you...
May 3, 2024


Sophomore Year and the Feeling of Freedom
By Molly Walsh - Sophomore year of high school usually comes with the thrill of getting your driver’s license! I remember turning 16 in...
Apr 2, 2024


Is Freshman Year of High School Too Early to Start Thinking About College?
By Molly Walsh - When you’re a freshman in high school, one of the last things on your mind is applying to college. Yes, a few of your...
Mar 8, 2024


Exploring Colleges - Forming a List
By Molly Walsh - There used to be these substantial 1000-page books with lists of colleges from every state and their statistics. It was...
Feb 13, 2024


Ease Your Mind - Three Simple Ways to Start the College Application Process
By Molly Walsh - You may be starting to feel the stress and panic of the looming college application process. Maybe your friends talk...
Jan 26, 2024
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