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Why I’m Building an AI College and Career Planning Assistant

Why I’m Building an AI College and Career Planning Assistant

What AI makes possible for college and career counseling, and why I spent seven weeks building a platform that does it right.

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FREE WEBINAR: Filling Out the New CommonApp: What Families Need to Know for 2025–26

FREE WEBINAR: Filling Out the New CommonApp: What Families Need to Know for 2025–26

In this essential webinar, we’ll walk families through the new CommonApp interface and show you how to fill it out.

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Webinar: College Admissions 2025: What the Changes Mean for You

Webinar: College Admissions 2025: What the Changes Mean for You

Get a clear-eyed, non-political briefing on college admissions 2025 for students of every income level, background, and academic interest.

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Webinar: Pathway to Publication: Elevate Your College Applications with Research

Webinar: Pathway to Publication: Elevate Your College Applications with Research

This webinar explains designed to guide highly qualified students through the rigorous process of academic research.

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Swami’s First-Hand Look: Georgia Tech

Thoughts after my recent visit to Georgia Tech, a public research university in Atlanta known for its emphasis on STEM fields.

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WEBINAR: Choose Your Major WISELY AND Craft a Compelling “Why Major” Essay

WEBINAR: Choose Your Major WISELY AND Craft a Compelling “Why Major” Essay

LifeLaunchr's insightful webinar to help choose your major and create a compelling "Why Major" essay for college applications.

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Tips for College Essay Writers

Tips for College Essay Writers

Jane Hirschhorn offers practical tips for moving through the college essay writing process with ease and confidence.

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Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities

Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities

Explaining a student’s extracurricular activities is an integral part of the holistic admissions process at U.S. universities. Here's what you need to know.

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College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

LifeLaunchr coach Amy Garrou and Venkates Swaminathan's webinar, which walked families through what you need to know to apply for college admissions in the U.K, is an invaluable resource for parents with rising juniors and seniors, as well as for their teens. Here is the recording.

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How to Make Sense of College Rankings

How to Make Sense of College Rankings

Each September, the week the vaunted U.S. News and World Report college rankings come out, you'll find parents looking over them anxiously. For many universities as well, these rankings are critical, since universities vie for top spots on this widely-publicized evaluation of their quality. For parents and students, the report adds to the complexity of decision-making about college. Here are tips on how to think about college rankings.

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Why I’m Building an AI College and Career Planning Assistant

Why I’m Building an AI College and Career Planning Assistant

What AI makes possible for college and career counseling, and why I spent seven weeks building a platform that does it right.

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Free Webinar: What You Need to Know About Applying to Pre-Med Programs in College

Free Webinar: What You Need to Know About Applying to Pre-Med Programs in College

Watch LifeLaunchr's free webinar on the pre-med path: what medical schools want, how to choose a major, and why your college choice matters more than most families realize.

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What Juniors (and Their Families) Need to Know About College Admission – 2026 Edition

What Juniors (and Their Families) Need to Know About College Admission – 2026 Edition

Junior year is most important year of high school for college admissions. Focus on what truly matters and avoid common mistakes.

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Webinar: Filling Out the Cal State Application: What Students Need to Know

Webinar: Filling Out the Cal State Application: What Students Need to Know

The California State University application is based entirely on a student's voice, and it's due soon. This webinar shows you how to fill it out accurately and strategically

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Free Webinar: Your Guide to Filling out the CSS/Profile

Free Webinar: Your Guide to Filling out the CSS/Profile

Some colleges require the CSS/Profile for financial aid. Learn how to fill out the form to maximize your financial aid awards.

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Free Webinar: Your Guide to Filling out the 2026-27 FAFSA

Free Webinar: Your Guide to Filling out the 2026-27 FAFSA

Comprehensive information on how to fill out the FAFSA to maximize your aid opportunities

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