Academic planning and the college application process can feel overwhelming. Through working with hundreds of students and analyzing feedback from thousands more, we’ve found the top six causes of frustration or anxiety for most students and their families. Here’s a quick starter kit to help you navigate through all of them.


The Big Six

Below you’ll find resources to help you understand and overcome six of the most common issues families and students face. These are all excerpts from our premium Notion resources, which you can pick up any time you’d like.

We hope the free versions below will be helpful to you!


1) Coping with Overwhelm


2) Understanding Testing


3) Calculating Costs


4) Finding a Fit


5) Strategic Planning


6) Telling Your Story


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