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The Sticker Price Lie: What College Really Costs (and How to Find Out)
You finally sit down to look at college websites and there it is. Whaaaat?! A tuition number so high it feels like someone added an...
Samantha Fruhling
Jun 131 min read


Creating the Right Story!
Most students treat the college application like a group project where everyone forgot to assign roles. The essay says, “I’m a leader.”...
Samantha Fruhling
Jun 92 min read


Why You Shouldn’t Slack Off in the Fourth Quarter: A Senior Year Playbook
Alright, seniors. It’s the fourth quarter of high school. You’ve been grinding for three years, and the finish line is finally in sight....
Samantha Fruhling
May 82 min read


Lights, Camera, Write!
Lights, Camera, College Essay: How to Make Your Personal Statement Cinematic When students sit down to write their Common App personal...
Samantha Fruhling
Apr 192 min read


How Choosing the Right College is Like a Coloring Book
With nearly 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S., it's no surprise that families often feel overwhelmed by the college application...
Samantha Fruhling
Apr 93 min read


College Rejections & Breakups: When a School Says, "It’s Not You, It’s Me"
Every year, students receive the dreaded college rejection letter, and it can feel a lot like a breakup. The carefully crafted email or...
Samantha Fruhling
Mar 192 min read


Hedging Your Bets: How College Admissions is Like a Las Vegas Casino
Navigating today’s college admissions process can feel like stepping into a Las Vegas casino—full of uncertainty, strategy, and, yes, a...
Samantha Fruhling
Mar 172 min read


Demonstrated Interest is Like Dating: How to Show Colleges You Care
Applying to college is a lot like dating. Think about it: You’re trying to impress someone (the admissions office), hoping they’ll think...
Samantha Fruhling
Mar 123 min read


Choosing the Right Car (or College): A Lesson in Budgeting and Fit
Shopping for a car is exciting—there’s a world of options, from affordable compacts to luxurious sports cars. The same can be said for...
Samantha Fruhling
Mar 123 min read


Navigating the College Experience: Choosing Your Lane on the Freeway of Higher Education
Going to college can be likened to driving on a freeway, where each lane represents a unique approach to navigating higher education's...
Samantha Fruhling
Mar 123 min read


Choosing Your College: A Basketball Game Plan
The college application process can feel overwhelming, but what if you consider it like a basketball game? Each type of school—safety,...
Samantha Fruhling
Mar 123 min read
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