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When Should We Begin the College Search Process?
When Should We Begin the College Search Process?

One of our most widely FAQ is “when do we start?” So much of an intentional answer is grounded in each student’s needs, academic strengths, goals, and timeline. Yet, because we subscribe to the philosophy of “beginning with the end in mind,” we strategically partner with parents and students to develop a personalized College Application Roadmap that works best for them.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadroadmap, college, college admissions, College counseling, college alumni, College applications, college apps, college decisons, college acceptances, college application, college consulting, college visit checklist, juniors, high school, High-risk students, high school couneslor, app review, application, application season, application timeline, application review, application interview
New for Summer 2020: The App Checkup
New for Summer 2020: The App Checkup

Given the abrupt impact of COVID-19 to the college application landscape, it’s paramount that seniors tackle what's shaping up to be the most complicated admissions season in decades. But where should they even begin? New for Summer 2020, we’re featuring the App Checkup, a tailored 1:1 intake approach to help seniors and parents know what to manage.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadcovid-19, covi, coronavirus, app review, application review, Application, application, application season, applications, applicants, application interview, coalition app, changes to common app, common app essays, common app prompts, school applications, common app, application timeline, common application, seniors, seniors in high school, class of 2021, intentionality, Strength-based assessment, Strength finders, academic strengths, Clifton Strengths
ABC to XYZ: Decoding Educational Associations and Organizations
ABC to XYZ: Decoding Educational Associations and Organizations

Blasted on the homepages of private school websites are a myriad of abbreviations—accreditations, associations, organizations, and more. Here, we share a few of the associations you should familiarize yourself with as you begin your school admissions journey.

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School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadSSAT, private school admissions, admissions, application, school selection, educational consulting, JATP, accreditation, independent schools, private schools, SACS, SAIS, GISA