Let’s figure out what actually needs your attention.
Your free Are We Actually on Track? College Planning Workbook is ready. Work through it with your student and pay attention to the questions you cannot answer confidently. Those are often the most useful ones.
Download Your Free WorkbookGrades 9–12 · Parent + student workbook · PDF
Do not try to get every answer “right.”
This workbook is designed to reveal what your family knows, what you may be assuming, and what you have never really discussed.
If you hit a question and genuinely do not know the answer, write it down. A blank is not a failure. It may be showing you exactly where greater clarity would help.
What if the workbook uncovers questions you cannot answer?
That is exactly what it is supposed to do. Good information can tell you what families generally should consider. The harder part is deciding how that information applies to your student.
We are not sure what our student should focus on next.
Maybe several things seem important. Maybe activities are piling up. Maybe course choices, testing, interests, or future direction are starting to raise questions.
We look at the student’s academics, interests, activities, goals, available time, and current progress, then help your family identify what deserves attention now and what can wait.
We are realizing there is more to the application than filling in the boxes.
Maybe the college list still feels uncertain. Maybe the essay is not there yet. Maybe the Common App is filled in, but you are not sure it represents your senior clearly.
Start with the part that feels unclear. College list, personal statement, Common App, supplemental essays, or a final review before Submit. We will help you find the right level of support.
Keep the bigger picture. We’ll help with what matters this week.
Monday Momentum is LaunchPoint’s weekly college-planning email for families who want useful reminders, timely dates, and one clear thing to focus on without adding more noise.
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