How to Build Self-Worth in Teens: Parenting Beyond Self-Esteem, People-Pleasing & Perfectionism

What Makes a Good Student (Hint: It’s Not Just Grades)

Why Teens Reject Colleges for the Wrong Reasons (College List Tips for Parents)

Extracurricular Activities for College: Simple Passion Projects That Help Teens Stand Out

Teen Independence Skills: Essential Life Skills High School Students Need Before College

College Admissions Advice That’s Just Plain WRONG

The Parents Who Drive College Counselors Crazy

College Decisions Are In: What to Do After Acceptance, Rejection, or Waitlists

Highly Selective College Admissions: How B’s and C’s Impact Your Chances

Executive Function Coaching for Parents: How to Stop Procrastination in Kids

Boomerang Kids: How to Set Boundaries When Your Adult Child Moves Back Home

Teen Anxiety and Academic Pressure: When “Maximizing Potential” Backfires

Overparenting Teens: When Helping Too Much Hurts Your Teen’s Independence

College Admissions Reality Check: Why Saying “You’re Definitely Getting In” Can Hurt Teens

The 3 Habits That Matter Most for Teen Wellbeing: Sleep, Screens, and Healthy Play

Are College Visits Necessary? The Real Impact of Campus Tours on College Choice

Meaningful Summer Activities for Teens: What Actually Helps Them Grow

Holiday College Talk: What Parents and Family Should Avoid Saying to Teens

How to Use AI in the College Admissions Process: Smart, Ethical Strategies for Students and Families

How to Parent an Anxious Teen: Practical Strategies for Teen Anxiety

How to Master the UC Application: PIQs, Impacted Majors, Activities & Common UCLA Mistakes

What Is a School Profile? How Colleges Use It in Admissions (and Why Parents Should Care)

You Hit Submit — Now What? What Really Happens After Sending Your College Application

Do Those Quirky College Application Questions Really Matter? Inside the Truth About Quick Takes and Admissions Videos

The Plight of the Standard Strong Student: Why Straight-A Students Still Get Rejected from Top Colleges

How to Choose the Best Awards and Activities for College Applications

NACAC 2025 Conference Recap: College Admissions Trends, AI, and Key Takeaways

Why Nagging Your Teen Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)

Parenting Tips for the New School Year: Mental Health, Modeling, and Realistic Expectations

Welcome to Season 5!

That's a Wrap for Season 4

Helping Teens Navigate Life: Expert Insights from School Counselor Jake Fauver

Helping Teens Reflect and Reset: Ending the School Year with Purpose

Too Much Homework, Not Enough Sleep: Parenting Teens Through Academic Pressure

Supporting College Dreams Without Crushing Them: Helping Teens Build Realistic Admissions Goals

Debunking Forbes’ Claims: Do Elite Summer Programs Really Give Your Child an Edge?

How to Handle Teen Discipline Issues: Supporting Your Child Through School Challenges

My Kid is Mediocre, Now What?

Should Your Teen Focus on One Passion or Explore Multiple Interests? College Admissions Myths Debunked

The Delulu is the Solulu! What to Do When Your Kid Has Wild Expectations

Crafting a College Narrative: Tips for Helping Your Teen Stand Out

AI in College Admissions: How UNC’s New Screening Protocol is Shaping the Future of Enrollment

Helping Teens Build Healthy Self-Esteem: Signs, Strategies, and Growth Mindset Tips

College Visits 101: Essential Tips & Do's/Don'ts for Parents and Teens

Secrets to Success Every Straight A Student Knows

College Admissions Deferrals & the LOCI: What Your Teen Needs to Know

Can You Really F-Up Your Kids? Parenting Myths, Mistakes, and the Truth About Raising Teens

Teen Stress and Anxiety: Expert Tips from Jenn Gaskin, Educator, Mom, and Yoga Teacher

Debunking the Myths: The Power of a Liberal Arts Education

The Real Talk on Teen Substance Use: Bella’s Story and What Parents Need to Know

Mastering Letters of Recommendation: How to Stand Out in College Applications

Purpose-Driven Parenting: Helping Your Teen Find Their Path & Boost Their Well-Being

Navigating Teen Love: What Parents Need to Know About Dating, Boundaries, and Healthy Relationships

More Ways Independent College Counselors Annoy Us

Lessons From This Year’s Early College Application Deadlines

Navigating the Party Scene: What Every Parent Should Know

Bullying in High School: How to Step In, Speak Up, and End the Drama

Every Move You Make, I’ll Be Watching You: Why Modeling is Your Parenting Secret Weapon

How to Make the Most Out of College Visits at Your High School

The Role of Parents in the College Admissions Process

When to Step In and When to Step Back: A Parent's Guide to School Drama Without the Mama Bear Meltdown

A Sh**ty Life Update From Cathy

How to Write a Kick-Ass Supplemental Essay That Will Make Admissions Say 'Wow!'

How to Prepare Your Middle Schooler for High School

We're Baaaaack!

Conquering Senioritis: How to Overcome and Defeat High School Burnout

Exploring the Potential of Gap Years

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions: Applying to College

Is My Teen Addicted to Video Games?

What Does a College Counselor Do?

Do Colleges Care a Lot About Extracurriculars?

What Does Getting "Evaluated" Mean? — With Mark Westerfield

More About Motivation and What It Is and Isn't

Wait. How Many APs Does My Kid Need to Take??

What Is An Admissions Hook?

Interview with Psychotherapist, Rebecca Li: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Therapy

It’s Meredith’s Turn! Insights From Our Resident Teen Whisperer

Am I Too Easy on My Kid?

What is Teen Life Coaching?

How To Have a Productive Conversation About Grades

How to Pick a College Major Wisely

How Do I Prepare My Kid for College Admissions?

Interview with Village Founder, Cathy Chen: From College Drop-Out to Harvard Grad

Interview with Jon Burdick, Vice Provost for Enrollment at Cornell University

Is Greek Life Right For My Child?

Interview With Former Student, Maya Donato On Her Unconventional Path To Success

To Transfer or Not To Transfer? That Is The Question

Think You Have a ‘Lazy’ Kid? Here’s What’s Really Happening

College Admissions Insider Interview with Gary Clark, Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management at UCLA

College Admissions Insider Interview with Tim Brunold, Dean of Admissions USC

Roadmap to College

Am I Making Too Many Decisions For My Teen?

What the End of Affirmative Action Means for Everyone

Starting the School Year Strong

Season 3 Trailer

What's the Purpose of Summer?

Reflections On This Year's Admissions Cycle

No One’s Getting into Stanford, So Do This Instead

Am I Putting Too Much Pressure On My Kid?

What's the College Admissions Process Like For a Parent?

Things That Make Us Go Ew

Why is My Teen Mean To Me

College Counseling 201: Stuff Your School Doesn’t Always Tell You

The Secret to Being an A+ Student

Is Private School or Public School better?

The Most Common Mistakes Seniors Make on College Apps

Our Top Tips For Parenting Teens

Are Some Extracurriculars “Better” Than Others?

Does My Kid Need a Tutor? Answer That Question and More with Expert Tutor, Maya Varga

Early Decisions Just Came Out, What Now?

How to Work Effectively with Your Schools College Counselor

Want to cut college tuition in half? How about college in Ireland?

Is it better to get an A in ‘regular’ class or B in an AP Class?

From Anxious Teen to Successful Adult: One of Our Former Students Shares Her Journey

Test Optional

What is the College Admissions Process Really Measuring?

In honor of National Body Acceptance Week, we’re kicking off Season 2 with our friend, Wendy Sterling, a nutritionist who specializes in adolescent wellness.

We’re Baaaaaaack! Check out the Season 2 Trailer now!

A College Professor Shares His Best Practices For College Freshman

Meredith’s Bone to Pick

The Rumor Mill

Positive Psychology

Let’s Talk About Sex, Babyyyy…

Parenting Mistakes

Structure

Mental Health Red Flags

I’ve Got a Bone to Pick

Listomania, Part 2

Hearing Back from Colleges

Listomania

Motivating Your Teen

Teenage Mutant Teenagers

Conversation with a Stanford Admission Officer

A Teenager’s Mind Embarking on the College Admission Process

It’s happening! Meet Cathy & Meredith.