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Building a college list is one of the most important steps in the college-going process. A carefully created list will ensure you have an array of options that align with your goals academically, financially and personally.

Letters of recommendation (LOR) are vital in highlighting your character, achievements and potential to college admissions committees. Here’s how to select the right individuals for your letters

College visits are an incredibly important part of the college admissions process. In addition to helping students gain a better understanding of what the college has to offer, they can also play a role in helping a student gain admission.

Think college financial aid offers are final? Think again. From submitting change of circumstance forms to appealing awards or negotiating better offers, there are untapped strategies to increase your aid.

A college-going culture (CGC) refers to an environment within a school or community that actively promotes and supports the pursuit of higher education among students.

An exploration of the usefulness of programs like Inspired Pathways and the kinds of college advising programs that are available.

Issues surrounding the rollout of the new FAFSA form created challenges for students and colleges alike during the 2023-2024 application process.

Information for students and parents as we move into fall.

What your FAFSA status actually means, the story of Inspired Pathways student Ben Palmer, what you should know about SAT & ACTs, and more.

Examine how High School seniors can take advantage of their summer, what the continuing FAFSA issues mean for you and your student, and more.

In our February we discuss the recent updates to FAFSA, the program’s new application and account portal, how a Pathways student found success, and more.

Important Information for students regarding financial aid

In our November issue we look at some Inspired Pathways success stories, what students should be doing now, the landscape of college advising, and more.

In our back to school issue we discuss financial aid tips and tricks, why and how to speak with a Pathways advisor, and more ways to help set you or your student up for success in 2023.

In this issue we speak with a Pathways family about completing the program, look at ways rising seniors can take advantage of their summer breaks, and more.

In our first newsletter of 2023 you’ll find a conversation with the Inspired Pathways director Nate Lockett, some academic planning advice to help in your college prep, and more.

Study tips, an interview with Tidewater Community College, and more.

In our final newsletter of the 2021 / 2022 academic year our team shares some incredible triumphs, information to help rising seniors get ready for college and more.

As we near graduation season this issue has a check-in on our inaugural scholarship recipients, Tips for students, and more.

Highlights from the programs first year, advice for students, and more.