December 15, 2025 | College Planning Source

College Search Help: 5 Ways to Find Your Perfect College Fit without Stress

If you’ve been scrolling “best colleges” lists and feeling more stressed than inspired, you’re not doing it wrong—you’re just starting in a place that’s designed to overwhelm you. Rankings can be interesting later, but they’re not a significant first step because they’re not personal. Your best match is the school that fits your life, learning […]

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College Application Timeline Help: Creating a Month-by-Month Plan to Meet Every Deadline

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A month-by-month plan only works if you start with the deadlines that never move. Before you map anything else, identify your anchor dates and write them in one place (a calendar, spreadsheet, or planning app). Your anchor dates should include: Early Action and Early Decision deadlines (often in November) Regular Decision deadlines (commonly January, but

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College Admissions Expert Advice: 7 Insider Tips to Make Your Application Shine

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A strong application feels cohesive. Before you write anything, create a one-sentence “throughline” that connects your interests, choices, and growth. Think of it as the headline that could describe you without sounding generic. Examples of strong throughlines: “I build tools that help people access healthcare information clearly and fairly.” “I use design and community service

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