Apr 14, 2026
Welcome to the College Kickstart blog
Product updates, counselor resources, and college planning ideas — published alongside our marketing site.
Journal
Blog
Updates and resources published alongside our marketing site — same design system, git-based authoring.
Apr 10, 2026
A spring checklist for list balance
Coordinate junior-year touchpoints so students refine reach, target, and likely schools before peak season.
Apr 2, 2026
Early application strategy 101
A counselor-friendly frame for discussing ED, EA, REA, and list balance without promising outcomes.
Mar 20, 2026
College Kickstart alongside Naviance and Scoir
Why schools pair a system of record with a planning layer — and how to message it to families.
Mar 8, 2026
What “test-optional” means in practice this cycle
Policies, score submission rates, and the questions students should ask before deciding to send scores.
Feb 24, 2026
Rolling College Kickstart out to juniors
A phased launch plan: pilot cohorts, counselor office hours, and the first “list grade” moment.
Feb 10, 2026
Family meetings fueled by data — not debates
Use list balance as a shared reference so hard conversations stay grounded and kind.