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Your High School Counselor Has 400 Students. Here's What They're Not Telling You.
High school counselors are an invaluable resource, but they're often responsible for hundreds of students. Here's what that means for your college search—and how to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
Jul 173 min read


Why Smart Students Start College Applications in Summer (Application & Essay Boot Camp 2026)
Senior fall gets overwhelming—fast. Discover why students who start their college applications in the summer (especially through an application and essay boot camp) are more confident, less stressed, and far more prepared.
Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
May 53 min read


Stop Micromanaging: The Parent’s Essential Guide to College Application Help (Where to Step Up & Step Back)
Are you helping too much with the Common App? Learn the 3 key areas where parental involvement hurts the college application process, and 3 essential tasks where your help is required. Expert tips for a stress-free admissions cycle.
Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
Oct 27, 20254 min read


How a College Admissions Consultant Can Reduce Stress for Parents and Teens
Imagine this: it’s late at night, your teen is staring blankly at their laptop, stressed over yet another essay prompt, while you’re juggling deadlines, recommendations, and financial aid forms. Tension rises, conversations get tense, and the excitement of applying to college starts to feel more like a source of conflict than opportunity. This is where a college admissions consultant can step in—helping both parents and teens navigate the college application process.
Melanie Bridgens
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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