College Major
Nov 6, 2026
6 Things I Learned at the College Board Forum 2026 That Every High School Parent Should Know
I spent this past week in Las Vegas attending the 2026 College Board Forum, where educators, researchers, and college admissions professionals gathered to discuss the future of standardized testing, college readiness, and student success. As the SAT celebrates its 100th anniversary, College Board is introducing new tools and resources designed to help students make more informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.Â
Oct 18, 2026
What Your Teen Needs From You Each Year of High School
Helping your child navigate the path to college is a balancing act. You want to give your child every opportunity for success, from encouraging strong academic habits and exploring extracurricular activities to tracking important deadlines and making informed decisions. But knowing when to offer guidance and when to step back isn't always easy. When it comes to college admissions, there's an important difference between supporting your child and managing the process for them.
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Oct 2, 2026
Beyond the Classroom: Why Getting Involved in High School Matters
Grades and test scores matter in the college admissions process—but they aren't the whole story. How students choose to spend their time outside the classroom can help colleges understand who they are, what interests them, how they contribute, and what they may bring to a college community. Just as importantly, getting involved during high school gives students opportunities to discover interests, develop confidence, build relationships, and learn skills they simply can't develop from a textbook.
May 3, 2026
College Majors, Careers & Summer Planning: A Smart Path To College Success
When students think about college admissions, they often focus on GPA and test scores—but colleges are equally interested in something deeper. The connection between college majors, career interests, and summer experiences plays a powerful role in shaping a student’s story—and ultimately, their college applications.
Jan 6, 2023
4 Easy Steps to a College List that Fits Your Student and Family
It's important to have personal insights to be able to build a college list to know where to visit with your student ...
Feb 15, 2022
5 Steps for 10th Graders to Launch the College Search
While the junior year is known as the most challenging academically and the crucial year for the college-bound journey, it is wise to jump-start the process in the spring of 10th grade. Families are often surprised to learn or be reminded, that by the completion of the first semester sophomore year the GPA for college application has reached the halfway point.
Jan 21, 2020
5 Tips for High School Course Selection
With grades and course rigor being the #1 factor in getting into college, high school course selection requires careful consideration and planning.
While students are only registering for the courses for next year, our advice is to sketch out a plan for all remaining years of high school based on current offerings at the school (which are subject to change). This will ensure if students have an eye on a future course that prerequisites are met.
Oct 19, 2018
4 College Planning Steps for Fall
Nothing is worse than stressed out teens and parents feeling like they have to nag. When families put off crucial du...
Feb 10, 2018
College Major & Career Coaching: Fit 2 Flourish
Parents left paying off their children’s’ college debt while the student is a basement dweller in their childhood ho...
Dec 9, 2015
The $75,000 Fifth Year of College
In Brian’s junior year of high school, he was determined to become a petroleum engineer, the highest-paid field of en...
Feb 23, 2012
Knowing This, I Would Have Enjoyed the Ride
Our guest blogger this month is Maria Marballi, Ohio State freshman and former LEAP student.
One year ago, I was ask...