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The College Readiness Playbook

A complete roadmap for families working through college preparation — from building an activity profile and understanding admissions criteria to managing the application timeline and making a final enrollment decision. Grade-by-grade guidance from 9th through 12th.

What’s Inside

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Grade-by-Grade Roadmap

What to focus on in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade — so nothing important gets missed along the way.

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Building an Activity Profile

How to develop meaningful extracurriculars that reflect genuine interests — not a checklist.

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Understanding Admissions

What selective colleges actually evaluate and how to position your student realistically.

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Application Timeline

Month-by-month planning for junior and senior year — testing, essays, recommendations, and submissions.

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Financial Aid Basics

FAFSA, CSS Profile, merit aid, and what families need to know about paying for college.

The Final Decision

How to evaluate acceptances, compare financial aid packages, and choose the right fit.

Who This Is For

Families beginning the college planning process — especially those with students in 9th through 11th grade. Parents who want a clear, honest roadmap rather than anxiety-driven marketing.

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This playbook gives your family the roadmap. If you want a guide through the process — someone who knows the landscape and can help your student build a genuine, competitive application — that’s what I do.

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