Supporting an avenue of independence in educational choices for homeschooling families in Alabama. Rosewood Academy & High School A Church School Cover.
Supporting an avenue of independence in educational choices for homeschooling families in Alabama.Rosewood Academy & High SchoolA Church School Cover.

College UnMazed

As an educator, I found that students could often name colleges they liked before they could explain what they needed from a college experience. Our free College Fit Card Sort (always free resource for students, parents, and counselors!) helps open that conversation by asking students to consider what matters to them.

One way to build on the activity is to ask: “Which priority would be hardest for you to compromise on, and why?” Then invite students to discuss their choices with a parent or trusted adult. The differences can lead to thoughtful conversations before a family gets attached to a particular school.

A complete college and career readiness program — curriculum, tools and guidance built in — what to do, when to do it, and the numbers you need to decide. Free to start. Works with a counselor or on your own.

 

 

College Support Network

 

Every family needs a team. Compass builds yours.

The College Support Network brings students, parents, guardians, and counselors into the same journey. Each person sees what matters to their role, so the student can lead with a team that stays informed.

 

Research-based curriculum at the core

Expert-authored guides give students a structured path from understanding their strengths to making informed next-step decisions.

 

A shared family dashboard

Parents and guardians can follow deadlines and progress without taking over the student’s decisions.

 

Counselors guide entire cohorts

With Counselor Pro, counselors can organize students, share lessons, and see progress across the families they support.

What the curriculum walks you through

 

Four factors tell you who you are. Five steps get you where you're going.

The first four chapters build the essential skills every student needs for post-secondary success. LEADS is the post-secondary decision-making process, step by step.

 

Part one · the four factors — who you are
 
Part two · LEADS — turn the picture into a plan
 
You Factor

Build your unique skills and talents to be college and career ready.

 

Academic Factor

Plan the courses and the tests that open the doors you want open.

 

Career Factor

Find work that fits your interests, abilities and values.

 

Money Factor

Learn what college really costs, and how to reduce it.

 

List

Build a real college list from 3,600 schools.

 

Explore

Analyze each school against the 6 Keys, evidence in one place.

 

Apply

Track every deadline, essay and recommendation.

 

Decide

Award letters side by side; answer by May 1 with reasons.

 

Succeed

Arrive in August with a first-semester plan.

 

The 6 Keys of College Fit

Every school scored on the same six — "it felt right" becomes six answers you can show someone.

 

Academic Match
Programs, selectivity, class sizes, test policies
 
Student Outcomes
Graduation rates, earnings, loan defaults
 
Financial Match
Net price, scholarships, aid side by side
 
Personal Match
Size, location, housing, specialized missions
 
Student Support
Mental health, advising, disability services
 
Career Match
Internships, alumni network, job placement

Start being college and career informed today.

 “What does compulsory education often do? It makes a straight-cut ditch of a free, meandering brook.”  -Henry David Thoreau

Contact Info

Rosewood Academy and High School
1301 Rosewood Drive
Maytown, AL 35118

Ralph: 205 586-4842

call or text

Email: rosewood.bidwell@gmail.com

Hours

Please call Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
On weekends leave a message or text and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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