Knowing how to prep for ACT or SAT exams can help you feel confident as you walk into your testing session and give your best effort to earn the score you are looking for. Today we are going to talk about how you can best prepare for SAT and ACT exams. 

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

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You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

Questions about taking the ACT vs SAT are some of the big ones that come up when working with high school students as they embark on their college admissions journeys. Some of the most common questions include  What are the popular college admissions tests? Should I take the ACT or the SAT? What are the differences in the tests and do colleges have a preference? Is one test better than the other?  Today we are going to look at the details of the ACT and SAT to help you navigate your choices!

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

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You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

Creating a 4-year plan for high school is an exciting task for students! Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when students aren’t sure what to do or how to create that plan. Today, we are going to walk through 4 easy steps to help you create your 4-year plan for your courses!

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

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You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

Now is the best time to track extracurricular activities for high schoolers! No matter what grade you are in, having a system can help make the college admissions process easier in the future!

Learn about ways to track your activities and why it is important to start now!

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

Episode 15 Rules for Email Etiquette
Episode 17 Visiting College Campuses: Making the Most of Your Time
Episode 18 Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Episode 38 Your Roadmap to College
Episode 41 Prioritizing Your College Criteria

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

What Extracurricular Activities Should You Get Involved With? 

You can put multiple extracurricular activities on a resume or your college application. Often students ask me for examples of extracurricular activities for high schoolers. Today we are going to talk about the various types of activities when you can get involved with them, and the next steps to take!

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

Episode 15 Rules for Email Etiquette
Episode 17 Visiting College Campuses: Making the Most of Your Time
Episode 18 Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Episode 38 Your Roadmap to College
Episode 41 Prioritizing Your College Criteria

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

Getting ready to go off to college can be so expensive! When you think about the college essential list, we want to help you get the best deals possible. With the holidays coming, this is a perfect time to look for great deals on some of those college necessities!

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

Episode 15 Rules for Email Etiquette
Episode 17 Visiting College Campuses: Making the Most of Your Time
Episode 18 Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Episode 38 Your Roadmap to College
Episode 41 Prioritizing Your College Criteria

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

I was recently asked if it is too late for students to apply to college this year, and the good news is there is still time! Today we are going to talk through some common mistakes to avoid that will help ease your stress level while you're applying to colleges! 

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

Episode 15 Rules for Email Etiquette
Episode 17 Visiting College Campuses: Making the Most of Your Time
Episode 18 Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Episode 38 Your Roadmap to College
Episode 41 Prioritizing Your College Criteria

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

Thinking about careers and majors can feel overwhelming in the college search. There are several resources to help you explore careers. There are multiple opportunities and options for students.  

Today we talk about two websites you can visit to find out what careers might be a good fit for you! 

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

• Episode 4 You Don't Have to Attend an Elite College to Be Successful
• Episode 9 Now is the BEST Time to Start Your College Search
• Episode 26 How to Find a Career that is Right for Me

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

October can seem like a really long month! You're in a routine at school, but it is also going to be a long time before there is a break! These hints and tips will help you stay on track with your school work and extracurricular activities! 

If you need support with prioritizing and organizing your work, or with the college search, please reach out to me!  

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

• Episode 4 You Don't Have to Attend an Elite College to Be Successful
• Episode 9 Now is the BEST Time to Start Your College Search
• Episode 26 How to Find a Career that is Right for Me

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!

What steps do you need to take before the FAFSA opens? When will it open and how do you fill it out? 

We're going to talk about all this and more in today's episode! 

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

• Episode 4 You Don't Have to Attend an Elite College to Be Successful
• Episode 9 Now is the BEST Time to Start Your College Search
• Episode 26 How to Find a Career that is Right for Me

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!