College Application Deadlines Parents Cannot Afford to Miss This Fall
College application deadlines are easier to miss than most families expect. Here are the key fall dates every parent of a senior needs to have on their calendar.
How to Ask for College Recommendation Letters Without Making It Awkward
Learn how to ask for a college recommendation letter the right way. Who to choose, what to give your recommenders, and how to follow up without being that student.
Should Your Teen Take a Standardized Test This Fall? Here Is How to Decide
Not sure if your teen should take the SAT or ACT this fall? A smart SAT ACT testing strategy depends on grade, college list, preparation, and test-optional policies at target schools.
Early Decision vs. Early Action: What Every Family Needs to Know Before Applying
Confused about early decision vs. early action? Learn the key differences, when each makes sense, and how to make a smart, financially informed choice for your family.
Gap Year vs. College: 7 Questions to Help Your Teen Make the Right Call
Weighing a gap year vs. college for your teen? Learn what the research says, the right questions to ask, and how to support a thoughtful decision.
The Decision Has Been Made: Now What?
Figuring out what to do after the college decision? Here is what every family needs to know about FERPA, student privacy, and the key documents to get in order before they go.
How Families Find and Win College Scholarships: A Complete Guide
By Antonietta Breitenfeldt, M. Ed. | BrightSpot Labs Related Reading For a full college planning roadmap, visit our complete guide: College Planning for Parents: 5 Essential Steps to Start. For a full breakdown of grants, loans, and scholarships, visit our complete guide: Understanding College Financial Aid: Grants, Loans, and Scholarships. Every year, families sit down …