College Counselor Confidential

College Counselor Confidential

The weekly admission intelligence brief that exposes how smart families are legally gaming the system - while everyone else follows outdated advice.

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Stop Writing That Waitlist Letter. (Read This First.)

Stop Writing That Waitlist Letter. (Read This First.)

The psychological shift in college admissions that's making traditional waitlist strategies backfire

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
Is Your Kid's College Plan an April Fools' Joke? ๐ŸŽญ

Is Your Kid's College Plan an April Fools' Joke? ๐ŸŽญ

That essay about scoring a goal in 6th grade? Yeah... we need to talk...

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
The $147,392 College Scam

The $147,392 College Scam

How Financial Aid Offices Rob Good Families

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
The Dirty Truth About Test-Optional College Policies

The Dirty Truth About Test-Optional College Policies

And Why Your Kid Might Be Getting Screwed

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
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They're Killing The Department of Education (And Your Child's Future Just Got Brighter)

They're Killing The Department of Education (And Your Child's Future Just Got Brighter)

Why top college consultants are telling families this could be the BEST time to be applying to college...

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
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EXPOSED: The $15,000 College Counseling Scam That's Bankrupting Parents & Destroying DreamsInbox

EXPOSED: The $15,000 College Counseling Scam That's Bankrupting Parents & Destroying DreamsInbox

Ever wonder how they justify charging more than a car for "follow your passion" advice?

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
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Why Picking the Wrong Major Is Like Buying a Designer Bag for a Toddler

Why Picking the Wrong Major Is Like Buying a Designer Bag for a Toddler

Because โ€œjust pick something and seeโ€ is not a college strategyโ€”itโ€™s a recipe for disaster.

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
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Why These Next Six Weeks Will Define Your Student's College Journey

Why These Next Six Weeks Will Define Your Student's College Journey

A Guide for Parents Navigating the Critical Post-Early Decision Period

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
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The Early Decision "Secret Playbook" Most Parents Miss

The Early Decision "Secret Playbook" Most Parents Miss

5 insider tips to position your junior for ED success

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio
๐Ÿšจ Hidden Red Flags That Could Wreck Your Childโ€™s College Application

๐Ÿšจ Hidden Red Flags That Could Wreck Your Childโ€™s College Application

Top colleges silently judge applicants who do this...

Kristina Servidio
Kristina Servidio