Why Individualized College Advising
For neurodiverse students, the traditional path to college often overlooks their unique learning styles, strengths, and needs. Individualized college advising bridges that gap by offering tailored support—helping students navigate admissions, build confidence, and find colleges that truly fit who they are. By aligning academic goals with each student’s neurodiversity, families can move beyond standardized checklists toward a college experience designed for long-term success and self-advocacy.
Starting Strong: Freshman Year Reminders
Starting college is both exciting and overwhelming, but the first year is filled with opportunities to grow academically, socially, and personally. From managing your time effectively to joining clubs and prioritizing mental health, these tips will help you navigate campus life with confidence and balance.
Researching Majors and Careers
Choosing a college major can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. By combining self-assessment, career exploration, and input from advisors and professionals, students can identify majors that align with their passions, strengths, and long-term goals. From hidden gem majors to career-focused alternatives, the right path may be closer than you think.
College Tours
Visiting a college campus is one of the most valuable steps in the selection process. Tours give students and families a firsthand look at campus life, from academics and facilities to the surrounding community. Beyond the official tour, conversations with students, professors, and admissions staff can reveal what makes each school unique. Taking notes, asking thoughtful questions, and exploring different aspects of the campus help students move beyond brochures and websites—providing real insights that can shape applications and future decisions.
Making The Most of Summer
Summer is a time to recharge, but it’s also the perfect season to explore opportunities that strengthen both personal growth and college applications. From volunteering with local nonprofits in San Antonio to pursuing internships, summer jobs, or even launching a side hustle, students can use these experiences to uncover passions, build skills, and collect stories that shine in essays and applications. Whether it’s serving your community, shadowing a professional, or running a small business, the lessons learned during summer can leave a lasting impact far beyond break.
The Mindprint Assessment
Every student learns differently, but most schools and test prep programs take a one-size-fits-all approach. The Mindprint Assessment changes that by uncovering a student’s unique cognitive strengths and challenges—from memory and processing speed to attention and reasoning. With these insights, families and educators can create personalized learning strategies, improve study habits, and even tailor SAT/ACT prep so students perform at their best.
New ACT launches this Spring 2025
The rivalry between the SAT and ACT has always resembled the classic Walgreens vs. CVS showdown—where one goes, the other follows. After the College Board rolled out major updates to the SAT in 2023, the ACT has now announced sweeping changes of its own, debuting in spring 2025. The new ACT will be shorter, feature optional science and writing sections, and allow students more time per question with shorter reading and English passages. While the test will still be scored on the familiar 1–36 scale, these updates raise big questions: is the ACT moving closer to the SAT, or carving out a fresh advantage for students looking for flexibility?
The SAT is going Digital
The SAT is going digital—and it’s more than just swapping pencils for screens. Starting in 2024, students will face a shorter, adaptive version of the test designed to better measure their skills. From new testing formats to preparation strategies, here’s what families need to know about the upcoming digital SAT.