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ED I vs. ED II vs. EA: Which Should Your Student Choose?
ED I, ED II, or EA — each sends a different signal to colleges. Here’s how to choose the right application strategy for your student.
How to Get Into a Top 20 College: What Actually Works
What it actually takes to get into a top 20 college — academic profile, extracurriculars, essays, and application strategy from advisors who’ve guided students there.
Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: What Selective Colleges Actually Want to See
What selective colleges actually look for in extracurricular activities — and what business-track students should be building before they apply.
The Common App Opens August 1: Here’s What Your Family Needs to Do Now
The Common App opens August 1. Learn what needs to happen before and after launch, and how to build a stronger, less stressful application.
College Admissions Timeline by Grade: What to Do in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade
A grade-by-grade college admissions timeline covering what students should do in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade to build a strong application.
Early Decision in 2026: What Every Family Needs to Know
Early Decision has always been one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, tools in the college admissions process. But over the past two years, the landscape has changed significantly.
College Application Deadlines 2026–2027: The Complete Guide for High School Seniors
This guide breaks down every major deadline type for the 2026–2027 application cycle, lists key dates for top colleges, and explains exactly how to build a timeline that works for you — not against you.
How the Cal State System Decides Who Gets In — and Why It’s Nothing Like the UCs
For families navigating California’s public university systems, the Cal State universities — the CSUs — are often misunderstood.
AP Business with Personal Finance Launches in 2027. Here’s What Parents and Students Should Know.
AP Business with Personal Finance launches in the 2026–27 school year, with the first exam in May 2027 — the College Board’s first AP course in America’s most popular college major.
How to Choose the Best College Advisor in 2026
Learn what to look for in the best college admissions consulting firm and why families choose Concierge College Consulting for expert, personalized admissions support.
Which Schools Are Requiring SAT/ACTs for 2027 — and What It Means for You
For a few years, it looked like the SAT and ACT might be on their way out. Pandemic-era disruptions pushed hundreds of colleges to go
What Does a College Counselor Do? A Complete Guide for Students and Families
Every year, thousands of families ask the same question: do I really need a college counselor? And if so, what does a college counselor actually
Concierge College Consulting Named Top College Admission Consulting Firm of 2025
Concierge College Consulting is proud to have been named the Top College Admissions Consulting Firm of 2025 by Education Insider Magazine.
Refuse to Fail
How a high school athlete refused to give up on his dream of playing D-1 baseball and made his college dream come true in the
In a World Without Test Scores, How Will your Application be Measured?
Do you remember when your child was born and someone suggested starting a college fund for your little angel? Then life and bills get in
10 Tips to Help Pay for Your Child’s College Education
Do you remember when your child was born and someone suggested starting a college fund for your little angel? Then life and bills get in
2022’s College Application Season Will Be the Most Competitive Ever. Is Your Student Ready to Compete?
In the Fall of 2022, high school seniors are expected to face the most challenging application process in American history. Why? Regardless of global factors
