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How to Be Smart About Your Social Media Presence
What does your social media presence say about you? If you were including your social posts with your college application, would they help or hurt? While posting selfies with friends seems harmless enough, consider who else might scroll through your feed history:...

Could Studying Overseas Be the Right Fit for You?
Studying abroad can be a great way to give students an incredibly enriching experience they won’t get anywhere else. Could one of the many exciting global opportunities be the right fit for you? I interviewed representatives from Trinity College Dublin, the University...
Demystifying Student Aid to Help You Pay for College
The latest version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was released October 1. Have you filled it out yet? Colleges use this form to establish your family’s eligibility for funding to help pay for college, so it’s in your best interest to apply and...
What You Need to Know About Creative Majors
What you need to know about creative majorsAre you interested in pursuing a creative major? In this episode of College Prep Conversations, our special guests talk about how to navigate the process successfully. We’ll hear from 3 experts, including: Abby Tucker, a...
College Prep 101: Q&A
“What are your top tips for essay writing?” “How do I get the best teacher recommendations?” “How can I get through the college admissions process sanely?” My longtime friend and new business partner Claudia Mallchok and I answered these questions and more during our...
Transitioning Teens to College 101
The transition from high school senior to college freshman is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for teens (and parents!). One minute they’re thrilled to be flexing their independence, the next they’re feeling clingy and apprehensive. Even though this is all very...
How to Prepare Your Student Athlete for College and Beyond
Do you have an aspiring college athlete at home? If so... this episode of Coffee with Kim is for you. Jon Sims, Associate Dean of Admissions at Davidson College in North Carolina; Jay Watts, Director of Athletics at Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, Tennessee;...
Should you fear the gap year?
Historically, the gap year has been about engaging in experiences that allow students to learn more about themselves and their place in the world. It’s also been a confidence booster for students who’ve simply lost their learning mojo just when they need it most. All...
Follow this 6 week plan to ease ACT/SAT anxieties!
Given the disappointments and struggles our teens are experiencing with school right now, it’s no surprise that anxiety levels are up in students all across the country. With so much stress on our teens already, how can you help them manage the extra stress of taking...
Applying without SAT/ACT scores? Do this to make your application stand out!
Over 900 colleges have committed to a test-optional policy for reviewing applications, adding to the crazy of COVID! What does test-optional mean? Test-optional means that you decide if you will include ACT or SAT test scores with your application or not. This is not...
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