Want to Be Recruited for College Athletics? Start Here!
Do you envision college athletics in your bright future? You train hard, show up, and put your all into your sport. But you may be wondering how to get on the NCAA’s radar. Here’s the secret – don’t wait around hoping to get noticed. Put ... Read More >
6 Quick Tips To Help Juniors Nail The College Search & Application Process
High school juniors: the college application process will be here before you know it! You will be sent a ton of information and will need to keep organization a priority. We know it sounds overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Make your college ... Read More >
Your College Campus Visits Guidebook
Would you buy a home without seeing it in person? Unless you’re in a hot real estate market, you probably want to see the house in person. So why would you select a college without scheduling a campus visit? Especially considering the investment ... Read More >
How to Identify and Select Qualified College Consultants
Are you wondering how you’ll navigate your student’s college admissions process? We get it! There is a load of information out there and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Moreover, there are a lot of college consultants advertising ... Read More >
The Financial Aid Playbook
As your college years are quickly approaching, the cost aspect is probably starting to dawn on you a little more each day. Honestly, it should be on your mind because there are some important things to consider. Otherwise, you may sign on for more than ... Read More >
How To Use The Birkman Assessment For College Planning
You’ve heard us talk about, write about, and swear by the Birkman. And all of that is for a good reason. The Birkman Assessment is a valuable tool that gives insight into how and why we are the way we are. For instance, the Birkman results can help ... Read More >
7 Probing Questions About Your Teen’s College Application Process & Thoughtful Ways To Answer
Ahh, the college application process… Exploration, hopes, aspirations, deadlines, and… a lot of really inappropriate questions from nosy people. People start asking children questions like, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” at ridiculously ... Read More >
Meet Bright Futures’ Claire Mangrum
She holds many titles: mom, wife, daughter, college counselor, director of development, podcast aficionado, musical guru, lover of learning, and more. Claire Mangrum officially joined the Bright Futures team in 2018. But she has been its biggest cheerleader ... Read More >
High School Checklist: Apply For Scholarships And Prep For Exams Over The Holiday Break
Are the holidays your sweet solace between semesters? It’s the time of year when you can put your school books away for 2-3 weeks. Some students fill this time by working jobs to save for college. Others may get roped into helping their parents ... Read More >