
Early Testing, Increased Opportunities
Testing season commenced this past weekend, six weeks prior to the usual date, giving students an opportunity to demonstrate standardized testing achievement much earlier in the school year. This was an offer that many students embraced, not only for the timely start, but to increase their chances for scholarships. An early start on testing also means that students are prepping earlier than normal in order to increase the likelihood of earning an optimal score. When it comes

Writing a Purposeful College Admissions Essay
The power is in the motivation (not the ability) to succeed. It is important to remember that writing is a process! Whether you are composing an essay To introduce yourself and your passions To explain your college and career goals and why the university is your best match To tackle a creative response question that showcases your depth of knowledge It is imperative that your composition is thoughtful, reflective, and compelling. You want to provide evidence that you can hand

Eclipsed by the College Admissions Process?
Currently, high school educators and guidance counselors find themselves overworked, overtired, understaffed, and underfunded. Secondary teachers meet with 150+ students per day and guidance counselors work at an all-time high national average of 491 student to each counselor; in California it's a staggering 941 students to each counselor. Imagine trying to get for individualized advice when your guidance counselor has over four hundred students to divide his or her time amo

How to Funnel Your College Selections
Currently, there are over 4,000 colleges and universities opening their application process in the United States this August. With the abundance of collegiate avenues to explore it can be challenging to select the right fit. Are you feeling overwhelmed with the process of finding a college that is right for you? You are not alone. With so many factors playing a part in finding the appropriate college to match you and your future ambitions, frustration is a common symptom fo

Why College Bound, Career Ready?
An introduction to how College Bound, Career Ready, LLC was started, the reason behind our services, and our promise to the families who cho