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

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Hey Parents,

True story that happened last week...

A mom called me in tears because her son (straight-A student, mind you)...

Had just finished his "college essay."

Want to know what it was about?

The time he scored a goal in soccer. In 6th grade.

deep sigh

Look, after 20+ years as an educator and counselor...

I've seen some stuff that would make college admissions officers cry.

(And not in a good way.)

But here's what kills me the most...

Most of these application disasters are completely preventable.

Your kid might be sprawled on the couch right now...

Convinced they've "got this college thing figured out."

Meanwhile, you're trying not to freak out...

Because you know deep down something's not right.

That knot in your stomach?

It's there for a reason.

Because while other kids are building REAL college profiles...

Your teenager is probably:

• Getting "expert advice" from random TikTok creators
• Planning to recycle their cousin's "successful" essay
• Thinking their weekend volunteer hours are enough to stand out

(Spoiler alert: They're not.)

But here's the thing...

This isn't your fault.

And it's not really their fault either.

The college admissions game has changed so dramatically...

That most of what worked even 3-4 years ago is obsolete.

As both a teacher AND counselor...

I've watched this evolution happen in real-time.

And I can tell you exactly what colleges ACTUALLY want in 2025:

1. Authentic specialists who dive DEEP into their interests
   (Not kids who join every club just to pad their applications)
   

2. Students with clear direction and purpose
   (Not scattered "excellence" with no real focus)
   

3. Genuine stories that reveal character
   (Not polished-but-hollow "winning" essays)
   

But here's the BIGGEST truth bomb:

Most families are starting WAY too late.

They think junior year is plenty of time...

(It's not.)

They assume good grades are enough...

(They're just table stakes now.)

And they believe their kid will "figure it out" on their own...

(About as likely as them cleaning their room without being asked.)

This is exactly why I founded Servidio Education Solutions.

Because after two decades in education...

I've developed a system that actually WORKS.

One that helps students:

• Discover their authentic path (using proven assessment tools)
• Build a compelling personal narrative (that stands out naturally)
• Create a strategic roadmap for success (with clear milestones)
• Actually ENJOY the process (yes, really)

The best part?

This isn't about adding MORE stress to your family's life.

It's about removing the uncertainty...

Eliminating the guesswork...

And giving your child a CLEAR path forward.

Because let's be honest...

The real April Fools' joke would be...

Waiting until senior year to start panicking about all this.

So here's what I'm offering:

Book a Comprehensive Planning Session with me this week.

We'll dive deep into:

• Your child's current academic standing

• Their genuine interests (beyond what looks good on paper)

• A customized roadmap for their college journey

• Specific action steps to start TODAY

No cookie-cutter advice.
No generic templates.
Just proven strategies from someone who's spent decades in education.

===> Click here to schedule your Comprehensive Planning Session

Look, I know this email might seem direct...

But I've watched too many amazing kids miss out on opportunities...

Simply because their families waited too long to get serious.

Don't let that be your child's story.

The college admissions process shouldn't be a guessing game.

And with the right guidance, it won't be.

P.S. This isn't just about getting INTO college...

It's about finding the RIGHT fit. Both academically and personally.

If you're ready to give your child that kind of guidance...

Book that planning session now

Because the only April Fools' joke here...

Would be thinking this process gets easier by waiting.

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