◆ Day 1 — Career first. Take the Career Path Quiz. Find your student's top 2 career clusters before you look at a single school. ◆ Day 2 — Know the real cost. Google "[School Name] net price calculator" for 3 schools you're already considering. The price your family pays is rarely the sticker price. ◆ Day 3 — Discover the Hidden Ivies. Download the Hidden Ivies Starter Guide. Find 3 schools you've never considered with elite outcomes and real merit aid. ◆ Day 4 — Score your favorites. Download the Hidden Ivies College Fit Checklist. Rate each school using the 5 P's — Personality, People, Price, Priorities, Proximity. 10 minutes per school. ◆ Day 5 — Build the right activities. Use the Activity Matcher to find programs that match your student's schools. Hidden Ivies want depth and leadership — not a long list of random clubs.

You're in the right place. Here's exactly what to do first: 1. Read this post 2. Go to the Classroom and start the Start Here module 3. Come to the Parent Lounge and introduce yourself Every week, you'll get one tool, one tip, and one template inside the Classroom. I'll also be live for Q&A — check the Calendar tab for the next one. I'm Angela. I've spent 20+ years advising students from 56 countries on college planning. Everything I share here is what private consultants charge $3,000–$10,000 to tell families. It's yours here. See you inside. 🎯