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The 4-year game plan most parents don't know exists

Most parents start thinking about college in 11th grade. That's 2 years too late. Here's the framework colleges actually use to evaluate your kid.

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The 4-year game plan most parents don't know exists

Most parents start thinking about college in 11th grade. Here's why that's 2 years too late, and the framework for what colleges actually evaluate: grades, rigor, activities, essays, and demonstrated interest.

Issue #1 · April 2026

Why starting in 9th grade changes everything

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