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One of the most challenging but essential lessons for #parents and #students in the college #admission experience is acknowledging the lack of control over how admission decisions and scholarship offers. We at CollegeKupp understand. We listen and we help!
Moving from Parent to Partner In the College Admissions Experience
Rick Clark, Executive Director of Strategic Student Access at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Rachel Lockman have advice for parents.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#Parents, there are hundreds of #colleges out there, and the right school for your student’s personality and goals may be a school you haven’t heard of (yet!). #CollegeKupp counselors are experts at helping you find the best fit for your kid. Let’s talk!
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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Why professors are more important than ever in the #AI era (we at #CollegeKupp couldn’t agree more).
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Why professors are more important than ever in the AI era
Faculty expertise is more essential than ever in the age of AI, as it allows professors to ask the right questions and evaluate the quality of AI-generated outputs.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Fifty years ago President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, the landmark law that guaranteed all children with disabilities the right to a "free appropriate public education." Now some fear for its future under Trump.
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff members who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We at #CollegeKupp are on a mission to help you de-stress the #college #admissions process (hint: early action is key!).
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December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#Parents, here are eight solid indicators your #freshman is perfectly fine:
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I Live With 200 College Freshmen, Eight Reasons l Know They're Fine
My husband is a professor and our family lives in a residential faculty apartment. I now observe 200 freshman and can report that they are fine!
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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We at #CollegeKupp don’t provide one-size-fits-all solutions. We focus on each individual student and family and their ideas and needs. Visit us at www.collegekupp.com #college #CollegeApplication #CollegeCounseling
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Through #volunteering, #students learn more about their motivations and experiences, successes and challenges that help them toward their #education and life #goals.
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Transborder volunteers: California students make a difference
Through volunteering, students learn more about their motivations and experiences, successes and challenges that help them toward their education and life goals.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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It really does feel like tuition is always rising. But many families aren't actually paying those high sticker prices. Instead, students get financial aid or merit aid, and end up paying a lower cost, called the net price.
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College 'sticker prices' have risen dramatically. Here's why
It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?
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December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Will the Education Department be abolished?
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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#Parents, is your #teen too busy to text you or call you back? That’s a GOOD thing!
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College Kid is Too Busy to Text You Back? That’s a GOOD Thing
The next time you text your college student and hours, days, and maybe even a week goes by without a decent reply, don’t worry. Here's why.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from team #CollegeKupp! www.collegekupp.com
#college #Thanksgiving2025 #CollegeKupp #collegecounselors #collegeadmission
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Nearly a year into the Trump administration’s crackdown on #immigration and visas, data reveals that new international student #enrollment is down 17 percent since last fall.
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Fewer International Students Came to the U.S. This Fall
Nearly a year into the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and visas, data reveals that new international student enrollment is down 17 percent since last fall.
www.insidehighered.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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What about the cuts to special education?
slate.com/life/2025/11... #CollegeKupp #collegecounselors #specialeducation
One Consequence of the Government Shutdown Could Be Felt for Decades
A law that has no funding and no enforcement mechanism isn’t much of a law at all.
slate.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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College application: Students need to verify that their supplemental materials are sent to each school that requires these items. Overwhelmed with checklists? Team College Kupp can help you get things in before the deadline. Less stress, more joy!
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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#Parents, by preparing your #teen ahead of time, you can ensure #healthcare doesn’t get in the way of #college being the fun and amazing experience it should be.
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A Doctor's Guide to Preparing Your Teen for College: 10 Essential Tips
Psychiatrist and adolescent medicine doctor have 10 important things parents need to do to help their teens get ready for college.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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College application season can be stressful and frustrating for both #students and #parents. Why not talk to a credible admissions consultant who can help families eliminate much of the stress and provide helpful information? We are here for you! Let’s talk: www.collegekupp.com #CollegeKupp
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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After a successful pilot, #California State University is joining a growing group of states to extend proactive college acceptances to qualified students without having them apply.
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California State University Embraces Direct Admissions
After a successful pilot, California is joining a growing group of states to extend proactive college acceptances to qualified students without having them apply. One scholar says the practice may…
www.insidehighered.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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For many high-achieving families, managing the college application process has become its own full-time job. The cost isn’t only measured in time or tuition, it’s in calm, and joy. Why don’t you just relax and let our experienced college counselors do all the work?
When College Planning Becomes ‘Toxic Grit’
How high-achieving parents turned college planning into a second job—and what it’s costing them.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Parental guidance: How to get stuck #seniors to finish their #applications.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Campus visits: 20 things that make a #college #campus #tour shine.
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20 Things That Make A Campus Tour Great
Parents who have toured college campuses with their teens know that many tours begin to meld together. Here are ways that make tours great.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Would you believe the #college application process can be fun? Yes, FUN! We mean it! College Kupp's goal is to help students find their best college fit through a process that enables them to make the most of their high school experience. Check us out at
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Cost transparency: In a hearing about cost transparency, lawmakers emphasized the need for more detailed, program-level information not only about the cost of college but also about student outcomes.
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Congress Tackles College Cost Transparency
In a hearing about cost transparency, lawmakers emphasized the need for more detailed, program-level information not only about the cost of college but also about student outcomes.
www.insidehighered.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Amid thousands of essays polished by #AI and resumes filled with “digital innovation,” what still shines is initiative. #Colleges want to see #students with the courage to engage in ways that require presence and patience.
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The Analog Edge: Why Showing Up Still Matters In College Admissions
In an age of digital fluency, colleges are looking for something rarer: students who still know how to show up, serve others, and make a human impact.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Parental guidance: Write or wrong? Should #parents edit their kids’ #college #essays?
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM