It’s now been about a month since you submitted your early applications. Maybe you’ve been able to take a little breather while Early Action decisions are slowly trickling in. Maybe you didn’t receive the Early Decision outcome you hoped for. Either way, Regular Decision offers a fresh start—and a chance to show colleges all you’ve accomplished during first semester.

Tips for Seniors surviving decision season over the holidays.

Your mailbox is flooded with love from colleges’ admissions departments. Does it have anything to do with your student’s chances of admission? It doesn’t

College admissions can feel overwhelming, especially with so many conflicting messages online. My role is to help you filter out the noise and focus on what truly matters — authenticity, balance, and strategy that fits your student.

When a New York Times article revealed that Tulane University penalized a high school after a student backed out of an Early Decision agreement, it reignited debate about fairness in college admissions. Early Decision can offer higher acceptance rates—but it also locks families into financial commitments before aid packages are known. For students and parents, the question isn’t just about getting in—it’s about what that decision might truly cost.

Not ready for the November 1 early decision or early action deadlines? Learn what to do next — and why regular decision might be your best move.

With AI replacing entry-level coding roles, computer science students need more than just programming skills. Discover how to choose majors and career paths that keep your student competitive and in demand after graduation.

With over 3,000 colleges in the U.S., it’s no wonder families feel overwhelmed. This blog walks you through how to build a smart, balanced college list—from assessing GPA to evaluating fit and values. Whether you’re just starting or deep into the search, these six steps will help you stay focused and organized.

When is the best time for Juniors to create their Common App account and get to work? Does your college list have schools on it that use the common app? And are you sure you will be applying to those or others like them? Your decision lies in the answer to that question.

How do we help students realize what a big or small college actually is?

With my own process and some new perspective, it’s been highly enlightening

Your Activity List still has time to grow!

It’s time for the last college search for the Oppens…

It’s going to be a long line.

Early admits aren’t taking deferred applicants’ seats, even though it is mainly thought that they do.