Summer Before Junior Year: 6 College Planning Tasks That Actually Matter
Junior year is the most important year for college admissions — and the summer before it is your last uninterrupted preparation window. Here's what to prioritise.
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College Planning Guides
Practical, year-by-year guidance for families navigating high school and the college admissions process.
What Changed on Common App 2026-27 for Indian-American Students
The 2026-27 Common App cycle launches August 1. Here's what's new, what's staying the same, and what Indian-American families need to know before the application window opens.
Read guide →AP Course Planning for Indian-American High Schoolers
How Indian-American families can build a smart AP course strategy that satisfies both US college admissions and keeps international options open.
Read guide →College Planning Timeline: 9th Through 12th Grade
A 9th grade college planning timeline for every year through senior year — what to focus on each grade, mapped out free instead of paying $5-15K for a human counsellor to write it down.
Read guide →IIT vs US College: A Framework for Indian-American Families
How to think through the IIT vs US college decision — comparing outcomes, costs, timelines, and what a hybrid planning approach looks like in practice.
Read guide →Is a Private College Counsellor Worth $15,000?
An honest look at what private college counsellors actually do, what they cost, where they add value, and what alternatives exist for families who can't justify the price.
Read guide →How to Build a SAT Prep Plan Starting in 9th Grade
A grade-by-grade SAT preparation roadmap — when to start, how to use the PSAT, what a realistic prep schedule looks like, and how to hit your target score.
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