Every fall, I work with families who are navigating senior year, one of the most emotionally charged seasons in the college journey. For many, the focus is on deadlines, applications, and decisions. But beneath that is something deeper: a shift in the parent–child relationship that can leave both sides feeling unsteady. Senior year brings out…
When you read about “last year’s admissions trends,” it shouldn’t feel like old news. For the Class of 2026 (current juniors), those trends form the clearest roadmap we have. The most recent full cycle to study is the Class of 2024, students who applied in fall 2023 and entered college in 2024. The Class of…
Every spring, high school seniors across the country breathe a collective sigh of relief as college acceptance letters arrive. Years of hard work, sleepless nights, and intense pressure seem to have paid off. The destination is set, and the future feels secure. But here’s what many students—and often their parents—don’t realize: That coveted college acceptance…