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Virtual College Fair: All grades. Hear from real admissions reps from universities around the world, from wherever you are. No flights, no fairs to travel to — just log in and start building relationships with schools before you ever apply. October 5-17 (on demand presentations) Register HERE.

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Most families build their college list based on name recognition and rankings (and end up with 15 schools that have almost nothing in common). In this episode, Kristi breaks down what a strategic college list actually looks like: how to balance academic, financial, and mission fit. What reach, match, and likely really mean; and what families need to evaluate that most college counselors never mention.

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Virtual College Fair — Best for: All grades. Hear from real admissions reps from universities around the world, from wherever you are. No flights, no fairs to travel to — just log in and start building relationships with schools before you ever apply. October 5-17 (on demand presentations) Register HERE.

Road to College Webinar — Best for: Freshman–Senior. Not sure what should be happening when...

What if the best college essay your student ever writes is hiding in an ordinary summer?  In this episode, Kristi breaks down how a single summer experience — a job, a trip, a creative project, or even a season of quiet caregiving — becomes the foundation of a college essay that actually sounds like the student who wrote it.  You'll learn: 

• Why "unimpressive" summers often produce the strongest essays&nb...

What does a great college-prep summer actually look like — and does the answer change depending on where your student wants to apply?  In this episode, we walk through two versions of the same student's summer: one optimized for highly selective schools, and one perfectly suited for a great-fit college at any tier. Neither path is wrong — but intentionality is non-negotiable.  You'll learn: 

• What highly ...

What does Liberal Arts look like in the Netherlands? Listen in to find out the GREAT resources available for consideration of university here! 

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Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!

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Listen as Sharon McMahon encourages students (and all of us!) as we do "the next needed thing." 

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Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!

Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm ...

Join Lori Adams-Brown in a deep dive into how AI is impacting jobs, what the long term outlook is, and more! 

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If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any ti...

Listen in on tips for NCAA Athletes as Jim Crawley from Hope College talks about NCAA, athletics, and insight for prospective student athletes! 

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If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at an...