A clearer college path.
One step at a time.
Eight practical guides for parents and guardians of high-school students, covering grade plans, athlete recruiting, campus visits, applications, and scholarships.
These are planning tools, not promises of admission, scholarships, or athletic recruitment. Confirm current dates and requirements with colleges and official organizations.
Inside the library
Eight guides to keep the next steps in view.
Use them as working documents, revisit them as plans change, and check important details with the appropriate school or organization.
- 01
College Planning Checklist by Grade
A set of next-step prompts for each year of high school.
- 02
Freshman-to-Senior College Roadmap
An eight-semester view of planning, research, and application milestones.
- 03
Student-Athlete Recruiting Checklist
A guide to recruiting preparation, eligibility research, and coach communication.
- 04
Junior Year College Checklist
A practical sequence for academics, testing, research, and senior-year preparation.
- 05
College Visit Checklist
A worksheet for comparing campus observations and family questions.
- 06
College Application Timeline
Planning anchors for organizing application tasks and deadlines.
- 07
Questions to Ask College Coaches
Prompts for clearer conversations about fit, roster status, aid, and next steps.
- 08
Scholarship Planning Guide
A framework for researching, tracking, and evaluating potential funding sources.
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