Early Action vs. Early Decision – The key points to help students decide if applying Early Action or Early Decision is better for them than Regular Decision.

There has been a recurring theme in conversations with my college-aged coaching clients lately. “College advising isn’t helping me plan my future.”

Are you a high school student planning for college, but don't know where to start? Julia Byrd: Essay Coach has created an abbreviated timeline for 9th-12th grade that outlines some of the necessary steps for a successful college admissions process. From exploring college majors and career options to researching prospective colleges to submitting applications and writing your admissions essay, this blog post gets you started on a clear path toward college admissions success.

As a college counselor, it can be overwhelming trying to help all your students equally and effectively. Here are 25 amazing 1-minute ideas to help you help your students continuously.

Academic advisors are a critical resource for college students. As a former director of advising, I know how enriching advisors can be for students. I’ve also witnessed countless examples of students overlooking advising when it was needed the most. Too many students veer off track or make poor decisions because they aren’t seeking counsel and support from their advisors. Here are 5 reasons they should:

In college, the only thing more intimidating than an advising appointment is a job interview. Show up to those nerve-wracking advisor meetings with a plan.

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