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Why Do Most College Application Strategies Fail? Because the Grown-Ups Are Making Rookie Mistakes.

Why Do Most College Application Strategies Fail? Because the Grown-Ups Are Making Rookie Mistakes.

July 29, 2025

By Anne Cochran, College Consultant Just being blunt here. Why do the USA’s high school-to-college outcomes stink, despite shiny programs, forward-thinking teaching techniques, and institutional fanfare? The short answer? They don’t address the issue at its core. Only about 63% of high school graduates enroll in college right after graduation, and of those who do, […]

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Why Your College Applications Need Better Organization Than Email  

Why Your College Applications Need Better Organization Than Email  

July 25, 2025

By Jeremy Shao, Chief Technology Officer at Graduwit College application season transforms even the most organized families into stressed-out juggling acts. Between managing deadlines for fifteen different schools, tracking essay revisions, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks, many families default to email as their primary communication tool. While email feels familiar […]

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How to Research and Compare College Consulting Services: A Parent’s Complete Guide  

How to Research and Compare College Consulting Services: A Parent’s Complete Guide  

July 23, 2025

By Sean Baker, Chief Growth Officer at Graduwit The college admissions consulting industry has exploded from fewer than 100 consultants thirty years ago to over 8,000 today. With no standardization, licensing requirements, or quality oversight, parents face an overwhelming marketplace when researching college consulting services for their children. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate […]

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Managing College Application Deadlines: A Family Survival Guide  

Managing College Application Deadlines: A Family Survival Guide  

July 21, 2025

By Erin Baker The college application process represents one of the most stressful periods in a family’s life, with multiple deadlines, complex requirements, and high stakes decisions, creating a perfect storm of anxiety. Effective college application timeline management becomes the difference between a smooth journey and a frantic scramble that leaves everyone exhausted and overwhelmed. […]

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