- The College Coaches Playbook
- Parent brag sheet example
- Summer Activity Database
- Tips for Visiting College Campuses
- College Visit Matrix
- Template for resume development
- Interview Tips (Also see Sara Lacombe Video)
- 5 Quick Essay Tips
- Supplemental Essay Writing Strategies
- From Compass: SAT/ACT Score Ranges and Test Optional Policies for Popular Colleges, and Colleges That Allow Self Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores
Blog Posts by The College Coaches:
- NEW! Blog on College List Creation: How to Help Your Student Create a College List (Leave the Legwarmers and Bomber Jackets in the ‘80s: Update Your View–and Your Look!)
Videos
- Upcoming and recorded Webinars
- Video podcast Kathleen hosted on the mental health impacts of applying to college.
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Interview hosted by Abundance Wealth Advisors discusses our process in assisting students through their college application process; from interviews, essay writing, application process, and more!
General Resources
- Timeline for the process
- College Search Site: BigFuture by College Board
- List of Test Optional Schools at Fairtest.org
- Online College Tours
- Best College Search Books:
- Fiske Guide to Colleges
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Colleges That Change Lives – Loren Pope
- Article on the rising cost of attending College as even public Universities spend more on amenities and aesthetics to lure in applicants: “A Crimson Tide of Debt”.
Additional Resources:
Typical cost of services from Google search
List of College Acceptances (and Visits)
Kathleen’s book: Sex, Drugs, and the S.A.T., Getting out of High School and Getting in to College.
Stats from BigJ Educational Consultants from the Class of 2027 (updated August 2024):
Setup an initial introductory meeting to learn more about our process and services.
Partners
The College Coaches only has a few select partners whom we trust and recommend without reservation.
The College Funding Coach provides free college financial advice with exceptional resources.
Top Score provides SAT and ACT tutoring 1-1 with great results that we’ve seen ourselves!
Compass Education Group has been a national leader in on-on-one SAT & ACT preparation and academic support for over 20 years. Schedule a free diagnostic SAT/ACT test here.
Compass’ offices in New York City and Washington D.C. support a team of elite instructors that works with hundreds of families across the Mid-Atlantic. Each year, Compass’ leadership team is invited speak at DMV-area high schools, including Sidwell Friends, National Cathedral School, St. Albans, Maret, Georgetown Prep, the Potomac School, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Madeira School, Charles E. Smith, and many more.