College list tracker
One row per college: why it fits, net price estimate, application round, deadline, financial aid forms, essays and status. Drop-down menus keep it quick.
Free resources
Resources for families
Worksheets, trackers and tools from how I work with students. Download them, fill them in and use them at home. No sign-up needed.
Admissions plan on a page
The college selection and application journey on one page: what to focus on during each year of high school, from classes and activities to testing, recommendations and the college list.
College list building 11th grade
Recommendations
Recommender brag sheet
A two-page sheet your student fills in and hands to each teacher they ask, so the letter can be specific: favorite moments, growth, activities and deadlines.
Financial planning
College cost comparison
Compare up to four colleges side by side. Enter costs and aid, and it works out the real cost for one year and a rough four-year total, with loans kept separate.
Reading and context
Suggested reading for families
Four books I recommend on college costs, finding the right fit and the teenage brain, with a shorter article, interview or talk for most of them.
The admissions landscape, fall 2026
What colleges weigh most in admissions decisions, how testing policies have changed since 2023, and a recommended test prep timeline for 11th grade.