Planning your Path

College Insights & Insider Advice

As educational consultants, we have a unique perspective on the college admissions landscape and how the field continues to evolve. Check out our different blog series where we share important news, insights, and opinions on topics central to the application process.

Before Admissions

College Interviews

Plan the Path’s Guide to College Interviews As part of the college admissions process, some colleges may request you to arrange an interview. The…

What to Do After Your College Visit

What to Do After Your College Visit The process of visiting colleges can be exhilarating, as you get a glimpse of campus life and…

Visiting Colleges

Once you’ve done the preliminary college search footwork to determine which schools you want to visit, finalize your plan and sign up for a…

Researching Colleges

Researching a college online to decide if it potentially fits your interests—and if you want to visit—is one of the fundamentals of the college…

Finding Your Fit 5

Off the Beaten Path 2

Mental Health & the Path to College 4

How To’s 4

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