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Helping students navigate high school with purpose—and the college process with clarity “What should my student be doing in high school so they look ‘ready’ for college?” It’s one of the most common—and most anxiety-filled—questions families ask. But the truth is this: Engagement isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters and doing it with intention. One of the frameworks I use in working with students is something I call The Pillars of Engagement. This framework h

Values-first, systems-aware decision making in the college process.

A Guide for Staying Grounded Throughout the College Process At this time of year, when “chatter” surrounding the college process is high, it's easy for seeds of doubt and worry to creep into the minds of students and their families. We’ve all seen this belief emerge — the belief that worth hinges on outcomes like where one is admitted, how strong the grades and test scores are, or how well everything is executed. If this belief takes root, the college process can become all-d

The college application pressure is peaking — and for many students, it's a whirlwind of essays, deadlines, and tough decisions. At our...

Helping students make decisions that are both values-aligned and systems-aware The college admissions process is anything but simple. To...

Flexibility is essential this cycle — but keeping your direction matters, too. Every summer, we start to see institutions rolling out...

In the past week, I read four distinct posts on LinkedIn. When connected, they stood out to me for a complex but important story that I'm...

Students have demonstrated to me many times that they understand and accept they can't fully control any college outcome. But they still...

As the landscape of higher ed and college admissions continues to shift, so does the work of college counseling. Here are a few of the...