As a high school senior, I had no intention of actually attending the schools that my parents went to. I had visited both, attended some football and basketball games, and owned a t-shirt or two, but felt strongly about charting my own path. When it came time to actually apply to schools, I began to compile a huge list of the places I was considering.

We did a sit-down interview with our new thirty-something CEO. Originally from Alabama, Margaret has an interesting background with a great deal to offer College Solutions and its clients.

Our family found Margaret three years ago when our older son was a junior in high school. It was by chance that we found her, and it has turned into one of the greatest blessings of our lives. You see, Margaret is not only an advocate for your child during the high school years and the college application process, but she has also turned into a much-needed friend and listening ear for us as parents.

Well, guys, this is strange, right? The world changed so quickly and took with it a lot of important moments, celebrations and normalcy for us all. We are adjusting to online learning, making the most of quarantine and wondering how this is going to affect the next year. So, on the count of three, let’s take a collective inhale and exhale together. 1… 2… 3. Okay, now let’s get real, together.

COVID-19 has turned most students’ summers upside down. How can they still leverage their summer to improve their chances of college admission?

The time has come. It’s time for students to start their college essays. What now? How will you tell your story? Will you use humor or drama? Do you want to use a random topic or just your life story? Neither?

Every spring, high school seniors (actually, more likely, their parents) ask us and ask school counselors, “Can’t we just deposit at two schools and decide later?” This is called double depositing. And the answer is no.