by foundationscc | Jan 27, 2023 | admission, College planning, expertise
It can be hard to wrap our minds around how quickly life can change, and how our best laid plans can unravel in front of us because of trauma, sickness, or even a bad decision. A parent dies, and the student’s grades, attitude, and mental health tank. A sibling gets...
by foundationscc | Dec 24, 2022 | admission, College planning, expertise
Your dream school e-mails and directs you to your student portal. An admission decision awaits. Nervously, you navigate to the decision letter. Deferred. What does that even mean, anyway? And what should you do? First, the good news: being deferred isn’t the same...
by foundationscc | Nov 21, 2022 | admission, College planning
Let’s talk brain science. Specifically, let’s talk frontal lobe, the brain’s executive function MVP and notorious nemesis for many teenagers. Each side of the brain has four lobes, including the frontal lobe, which is responsible for a ton of what it takes to be a...
by foundationscc | Sep 9, 2022 | admission, College planning, college visits, expertise
As college application season enters full swing, families should be having serious conversations about what applicant pool their child plans to apply to. It matters to students’ admission chances and financial aid opportunities. First, let’s cover the four basic...
by foundationscc | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Life has brought unprecedented challenges and stressors over the past couple of years. Doctors report more patients than ever needing anti-depressants and anxiety medications, and patients often find the wait to see a counselor is months long. For teenagers going...
