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Choosing the “Best” Standardized Test Prep
Most students are anxious about taking standardized tests. Taking a good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help...
Jan 31, 2025


Alternative Start Dates for College Freshman
When most families envision the college journey, they picture the classic scene: moving into dorms on a fall day alongside hundreds or...
Jan 24, 2025


Focus on Majors: Nursing
Imagine saving lives before you've even hit your mid-twenties – that's what a career in nursing could offer you. From helping deliver...
Jan 18, 2025


College Newsletter - January 2025
Live Links at the End of the newsletter Page 1 Links FAFSA College Board ACT
Jan 8, 2025


Starting the New Year Right: College Planning Resolutions for High School Juniors
As the calendar turns to January, junior year enters its most crucial phase for college planning. While seniors are completing their...
Jan 2, 2025


Navigating a College Deferral: Next Steps for Early Applicants
Being deferred from your early decision or early action school can feel disheartening, but it's important to remember that a deferral is...
Dec 4, 2024


College Newsletter - December 2024
Page Links to resources are at the end of this newsletter Article Links Page 1: FAFSA CSS Profile MIT Women's Technology Program Summer...
Dec 2, 2024


College Newsletter - November 2024
November College Newsletter Links at the end of the article Article Links: Page 1 College Board ACT CSS Profile SRAR FAFSA Common Data...
Nov 1, 2024


College Newsletter - October 2024
In This Issue: Learning Differences and College Selection, Majoring in Digital Humanities, Keeping Applications Costs in Check, and more...
Oct 1, 2024


Executive Functioning Skills: The Hidden Key to Academic Success
As Seen in ScoopCharlotte Charlotte area students spend their high school years preparing to tackle their college applications and for...
Sep 26, 2024


Aug 30, 2024


Freshman Year 101: Setting the Foundation for Academic Success
Welcome to Freshman Year 101 - Transitioning from middle to high school is a pivotal moment in a student’s educational journey. The shift...
Aug 20, 2024


Sophomore Year Checklist: Preparing for the Future
Sophomore year is a pivotal time for high school students. It's when they start making choices that will shape their future pathways....
Aug 13, 2024


The Real Freshman 15 That Looks Good on Everyone
Hey there, future campus superstars! Worried about the dreaded "Freshman 15"? Well, we're about to introduce you to a different kind of...
Aug 9, 2024


Junior Year Strategies: Balancing Academics and College Prep
Junior year is arguably the most pivotal year in a high school student's academic career. It’s when the stakes are highest, the workload...
Aug 7, 2024


College Bound: Parents' Role in College Admissions Success
As parents, your support and guidance play a vital role in your child's journey to college.
Jun 27, 2024


Navigating the Transition from High School to College: Tips for Students & Parents
Transitioning from high school to college is a significant milestone filled with excitement and new challenges. For recently graduated...
Jun 19, 2024


June 2024 College Newsletter
Live links from college newsletter are available at the end of this post Article Links: Common App Essay Prompts Important Forms for your...
Jun 1, 2024


Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Promoting Mental Well-being in High School and College Students
As seen in ScoopCharlotte A typical day in the offices of Garrett Educational Consulting (GEC) includes students filtering in and out,...
May 8, 2024


College Newsletter - May 2024
College Newsletter - Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment, Majoring in Art and Design, Payment Options for College, Fostering Teen Success
May 1, 2024
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