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When Should We Begin the College Search Process?
When Should We Begin the College Search Process?

One of our most widely FAQ is “when do we start?” So much of an intentional answer is grounded in each student’s needs, academic strengths, goals, and timeline. Yet, because we subscribe to the philosophy of “beginning with the end in mind,” we strategically partner with parents and students to develop a personalized College Application Roadmap that works best for them.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadroadmap, college, college admissions, College counseling, college alumni, College applications, college apps, college decisons, college acceptances, college application, college consulting, college visit checklist, juniors, high school, High-risk students, high school couneslor, app review, application, application season, application timeline, application review, application interview
3 Ways to Build Resilience: A Message to C5 Georgia Youth Foundation's Seniors at the 2019 ActNOW Summit
3 Ways to Build Resilience: A Message to C5 Georgia Youth Foundation's Seniors at the 2019 ActNOW Summit

At this year’s ActNow Summit (hosted at Emory University), I had the opportunity to speak to a dynamic group of seniors about how to build resilience and finish strong—in high school, in college, and beyond.

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Rebekka Whiteheadc5, Atlanta Nonprofit, Giving, Giving BAck, Local Giving, Atlanta charities, High-risk teens, High-risk students, at-risk students, resilience, emotional intelligence, College counseling, college bound, college admissions, college apps, College applications