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Your Child Just Finished Freshman Year -- What Next?
Jun 15, 2017
Your Child Just Finished Freshman Year -- What Next?
Jun 15, 2017

Just finished freshman year? Double check to make sure you're on track!

Jun 15, 2017
Sophomores: Are You on Track?
Feb 13, 2017
Sophomores: Are You on Track?
Feb 13, 2017

It's winter of sophomore year -- is your child on track? Take a look and find out what your child should be doing now to prepare for college.

Feb 13, 2017
I Was Deferred - Now What?
Dec 19, 2016
I Was Deferred - Now What?
Dec 19, 2016

You've been deferred, and you're feeling down. Understandable. But here's what you can do next.

Dec 19, 2016
I Got My PSAT Score - Now What?
Dec 19, 2016
I Got My PSAT Score - Now What?
Dec 19, 2016

Not sure what to make of that PSAT score? Here are some practical tips.

Dec 19, 2016
The 5 Biggest Mistakes College Freshmen Make
Nov 6, 2016
The 5 Biggest Mistakes College Freshmen Make
Nov 6, 2016

Your kid made it to college, but what can you do to make sure she thrives there? College transition coach Kim Girard provides 5 practical tips for parents.

Nov 6, 2016
Applying Early Action or Early Decision? Here are 8 Last-Minute Tips.
Oct 27, 2016
Applying Early Action or Early Decision? Here are 8 Last-Minute Tips.
Oct 27, 2016

Not sure what to do before your child submits those Early Action or Early Decision applications? Read on for practical tips to make sure everything gets in on time!

Oct 27, 2016
Your Child Is Talented, But Is He Likeable?
Oct 25, 2016
Your Child Is Talented, But Is He Likeable?
Oct 25, 2016

Achievements alone aren't enough to stand out. In this post, you'll learn 3 simple techniques for conveying that elusive quality: likeability.

Oct 25, 2016
Applying to Stanford: How effective is your child's "Stanford roommate essay"?
Oct 17, 2016
Applying to Stanford: How effective is your child's "Stanford roommate essay"?
Oct 17, 2016

Is your child applying to Stanford? This post offers three tips for making the most out of the "Stanford roommate essay."

Oct 17, 2016
You're Doing It Wrong: Editing Your Child's College Application Essay
Oct 13, 2016
You're Doing It Wrong: Editing Your Child's College Application Essay
Oct 13, 2016

Every year, I see parents ruin their child's Common App essay because they don't understand the difference between "editor" and "co-writer." Please don't be one of those parents. Seriously.

Oct 13, 2016
Stand-Out Applications: 3 Lessons Learned from Wasting Time on Social Media
Oct 10, 2016
Stand-Out Applications: 3 Lessons Learned from Wasting Time on Social Media
Oct 10, 2016

Have you ever wasted time on Facebook? Then you know more than you might think about about helping your child's college applications stand out!

Oct 10, 2016
10 Honors Colleges for Your Academic All-Star
Oct 6, 2016
10 Honors Colleges for Your Academic All-Star
Oct 6, 2016

You diversify your investment portfolio. What about diversifying your child's college list? Read on for 10 possibilities.

Oct 6, 2016
You're Doing It Wrong: Choosing a Safety School
Oct 5, 2016
You're Doing It Wrong: Choosing a Safety School
Oct 5, 2016

Your child's college list isn't complete without some safety schools. Learn how to avoid three common mistakes families make when choosing safety schools.

Oct 5, 2016
Do You Still Believe These 6 Financial Aid Myths?
Oct 3, 2016
Do You Still Believe These 6 Financial Aid Myths?
Oct 3, 2016

Dr. Victoria Tillson Evans shares the truth about financial aid so your family can make better college planning decisions.

Oct 3, 2016
Before You Submit Your First College Application, Do This 1 Thing!
Sep 28, 2016
Before You Submit Your First College Application, Do This 1 Thing!
Sep 28, 2016

This 1 simple tip will give you confidence your child has found her best possible essay topic.

Sep 28, 2016
September 2016 College Checklist
Sep 27, 2016
September 2016 College Checklist
Sep 27, 2016

What should be on your end-of-September college checklist?

Sep 27, 2016
How to Cram for the SAT and ACT
Sep 27, 2016
How to Cram for the SAT and ACT
Sep 27, 2016

Learn 5 tips about how to cram for the SAT or ACT!

Sep 27, 2016
How Do I Write My Best Application Essay?
Sep 13, 2016
How Do I Write My Best Application Essay?
Sep 13, 2016

Learn 5 practical tips for writing your best application essay.

Sep 13, 2016
12 FAQ -- USC Undergraduate Admission
Sep 12, 2016
12 FAQ -- USC Undergraduate Admission
Sep 12, 2016

This post covers 12 USC Admission FAQ. The goal is to give parents a better understanding of the USC admission process.

Sep 12, 2016
You're Doing It Wrong: The "Why This College" Essay
Sep 6, 2016
You're Doing It Wrong: The "Why This College" Essay
Sep 6, 2016

Is your child applying to Michigan, USC, or any other college that requires the "Why this college" essay? Make sure you get it right!

Sep 6, 2016
Super Easy Guide to Fall PSATs, SATs, and ACTs
Aug 29, 2016
Super Easy Guide to Fall PSATs, SATs, and ACTs
Aug 29, 2016

Not sure about whether your kid should sign up for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT this fall? Read on to learn how to decide! 

Aug 29, 2016
37 Colleges that Value Caring
Jan 26, 2016
37 Colleges that Value Caring
Jan 26, 2016
Jan 26, 2016
How Much Does ZeeMee Care about Student Privacy?
Oct 14, 2015
How Much Does ZeeMee Care about Student Privacy?
Oct 14, 2015
Oct 14, 2015
15 Mistakes to Avoid on the Common App “Activities” Section
Oct 9, 2015
15 Mistakes to Avoid on the Common App “Activities” Section
Oct 9, 2015
Oct 9, 2015
Parent Guide: 40+ Colleges Giving Automatic Merit Scholarships
Oct 6, 2015
Parent Guide: 40+ Colleges Giving Automatic Merit Scholarships
Oct 6, 2015
Oct 6, 2015
Coalition Application Update: Notes, Thoughts, and Action
Oct 4, 2015
Coalition Application Update: Notes, Thoughts, and Action
Oct 4, 2015
Oct 4, 2015
First Impressions: NACAC 2015 Exhibits
Oct 2, 2015
First Impressions: NACAC 2015 Exhibits
Oct 2, 2015
Oct 2, 2015
Parent Guide: Helping Your Student Conquer Writer's Block
Sep 29, 2015
Parent Guide: Helping Your Student Conquer Writer's Block
Sep 29, 2015
Sep 29, 2015
Parent Guide: 8 Things I Learned at the USC Counselor Conference
Sep 25, 2015
Parent Guide: 8 Things I Learned at the USC Counselor Conference
Sep 25, 2015
Sep 25, 2015
Parent Guide: Letters of Recommendation
Sep 14, 2015
Parent Guide: Letters of Recommendation
Sep 14, 2015
Sep 14, 2015
How to Write the "Why College X?" Essay
Sep 11, 2015
How to Write the "Why College X?" Essay
Sep 11, 2015
Sep 11, 2015
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