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
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.
Expert-authored guides give students a structured path from understanding their strengths to making informed next-step decisions.
Parents and guardians can follow deadlines and progress without taking over the student’s decisions.
With Counselor Pro, counselors can organize students, share lessons, and see progress across the families they support.
What the curriculum walks you through
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.
Build your unique skills and talents to be college and career ready.
Plan the courses and the tests that open the doors you want open.
Find work that fits your interests, abilities and values.
Learn what college really costs, and how to reduce it.
Build a real college list from 3,600 schools.
Analyze each school against the 6 Keys, evidence in one place.
Track every deadline, essay and recommendation.
Award letters side by side; answer by May 1 with reasons.
Arrive in August with a first-semester plan.
Every school scored on the same six — "it felt right" becomes six answers you can show someone.
Start being college and career informed today.