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THE PARENT

 UNIVERSITY 

Helping your student navigate the college journey? Our Parent University gives you the roadmap, packed with the tools, strategies, and confidence to support every stage.

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What You'll Discover:

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  • Launch With Planning: Understand the college timeline, from 8th grade year through graduation.​

 

  • Financial Know‑How: Decode budgeting, college costs, FAFSA insights, and smart scholarship strategies.

 

  • Application Guidance: Learn how to support your student’s essays, test prep, and transcript choices.

 

  • Campus Exploration Tips: Maximize virtual tours, family sessions, and college visits.

 

  • Emotional & Moral Support: Navigate stress, transitions, and decision‑making with care.

Why It Works For Parents:​

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  • On-Demand Learning: Short, digestible modules—interact on your time, whether early morning or after dinner.

 

  • Inclusive Perspectives: Designed for varied family experiences—whether you're a first-generation parent or seasoned in college planning.

 

  • Expert-Driven: Curated by college-admissions professionals and student affairs specialists to give you actionable advice.

 

  • Community Opportunity: Join other parents with discussion prompts and Q&A prompts to share experiences and best practices.

How To Begin:

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  • Explore the preview modules right on the homepage, see what fits your family's needs.

 

  • Enroll in full modules that align with your student's stage, everything from research to enrollment.

 

  • Engage & Apply: Implement checklists, conversation starters, and next-step worksheets.

 

  • Track Your Progress: Celebrate every milestone in college readying—one module at a time.

83%

of college-bound students say their parents had the biggest influence on their college planning.

26%

of parents feel confident navigating the college admissions and financial aid process.
– (National College Access Network & Sallie Mae)

DID YOU KNOW?

Let us help you close that gap.

Empower your child’s future... one grade at a time.


Each course in our Parent University series is designed to guide you through the specific college and career preparation steps for your child’s current grade level. Whether your student is just beginning the journey in middle school or applying to colleges as a senior, we provide the clarity, tools, and strategies you need to confidently support their success. 

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College Readiness 101 is here for you!

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8th Grade Parent Course: Building the Foundation

 

Many families underestimate the importance of 8th grade. But decisions made now, like course selection and study habits, set the tone for high school and beyond.

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​This course helps you understand how to support your child’s academic and personal development before high school starts.

 

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

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  • Map out high school graduation requirements early
     

  • Choose 9th grade courses with college admissions in mind
     

  • Explore high school choice options (Honors, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, etc.)
     

  • Begin meaningful conversations about careers and college pathways
     

  • Build healthy habits and time management skills

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Freshman Year Parent Course: Navigating the Freshman Year

 

The 9th grade transition is one of the most overlooked, but most critical, milestones. Poor performance in freshman year can derail college aspirations later.

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This course equips parents to help their child adjust to high school academically, socially, and emotionally, with college in mind.

 

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

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  • Support the transition to high school rigor and expectations
     

  • Understand how GPA starts now and impacts future college options
     

  • Encourage early involvement in meaningful extracurricular activities
     

  • Set the stage for building strong student resumes
     

  • Identify early signs of academic or social challenges

Sophomore Year Parent Course: Planning and Positioning

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Sophomore year often gets treated like a “coasting year,” but students should be actively preparing for testing, career paths, and academic advancement.

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This course helps parents strategically support their student’s exploration and planning efforts to maximize future opportunities.

 

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

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  • Guide your child through career assessments and college major exploration
     

  • Encourage enrollment in honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment courses
     

  • Understand when to start PSAT, SAT, or ACT preparation
     

  • Promote soft skill development (communication, independence, resilience)
     

  • Introduce basic financial literacy and scholarship awareness

Junior Year Parent Course:

College Planning in Full Swing

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Junior year is crunch time. Without a solid plan, families risk missing deadlines, wasting time, or applying to schools that aren't a good fit.

 

This course gives you a blueprint for supporting your student’s college application, testing, and scholarship prep.

 

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

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  • Create a balanced college list (reach, match, safety schools)
     

  • Prepare for college admissions tests and interpret results
     

  • Plan effective college visits and virtual tours
     

  • Understand “match” vs. “fit” in college selection
     

  • Develop a scholarship strategy and early FAFSA prep
     

  • Maintain mental wellness in a high-pressure year

Senior Year Parent Course:

Applications, Aid & Next Steps

 

Senior year brings overwhelming decisions... college applications, FAFSA deadlines, and scholarship competitions, all while preparing your student for independence.

 

This course walks you through the entire senior year process with expert guidance, planning templates, and transition support.

 

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

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  • Stay on top of application deadlines and admission types (Early Action, Regular, Rolling)
     

  • Complete the FAFSA and compare financial aid offers
     

  • Help your child write competitive scholarship essays
     

  • Prepare for enrollment steps like housing, orientation, and placement tests
     

  • Support the social-emotional transition to college life

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