A program designed to jumpstart your family toward being prepared for college planning.
The objectives of the challenges are as follows:
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Ensure parents and students can articulate their motivations for college and have aligned values for choosing the right college
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Ensure parents and students understand and have a plan to navigate the college application cycle
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Ensure parents and students are equipped to have difficult conversations regarding college planning
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Ensure parents and students have the information to position themselves as quality applicants
What is the College Readiness 30-Day Challenge?
How Does The Challenge Work?
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Participants are added to a virtual cohort-based community of like-minded parents via the Mighty Networks platform (accessible by web browser, Android, and IOS app).
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Participants will complete a readiness assessment to understand their level of preparedness for college planning.
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Each week, participants will be given two assignments and daily discussion prompts to assist them in filling out the guide.
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Weekly live virtual check-in sessions via Zoom will include featured guest presenters.
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Participants who complete the challenge and discussion posts will be entered into a drawing for a college scholarship.
Why Should I Participate In The Challenge?
Many Parents Pay For
College Prep Services
According to the IECA, most independent consultants charge between $4,000 and $7,500 for their consulting package, and the mean hourly advising rate was $230.
Most Students Lack Access to Quality College Advising
Only 33% of U.S. high schools have a counselor focused exclusively on college advising, compared to 68% of private schools.
Some Parents Have Been Gaming The System For Years
A recent eight-year federal investigation led to 53 people being charged with conspiracy to influence undergraduate admissions. Parents paid over $25 million to a "college consultant" who generated fraudulent test scores and bribed university officials.
College Advising Has Demonstrated Impact on College Attendance
Students who receive college advising are 3.2 times more likely to attend college and 6.8 times more likely to complete the FAFSA.
Participants of the 30-Day Challenge Receive a Free eBook
Prepare Your Child For Success With Our eBook
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Identify critical time management skills your child needs before freshman year
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Understand the emotional readiness factors that predict college success
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Learn practical financial literacy skills to avoid common college money pitfalls
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Discover how to build self-advocacy skills essential for navigating campus resources
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Ensure your child has the life skills needed for independent living
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the 30-Day College Readiness Challenge for?
The challenge was designed for families of students from the 9th to the 12th grade. The earlier in the process, the more time families have to implement the lessons. However, there is still immense value for the families of students going to college in 2025.
Why should I spend money on a College Readiness Challenge?
College is one of the most important (and expensive) decisions a family will make. College applications alone can cost hundreds of dollars, and some families are spending upwards of $100,000 on independent consultants. Positioning your student to be competitive at the right university for them has significant implications on their upward mobility and future income.
When does the challenge start?
The challenge opens on May 1st. However, the 30-day period begins on the day you enroll (i.e., it is not a fixed calendar schedule).
How much of a time commitment is it?
You should expect to spend around 4 hours per week. Except for the scheduled weekly live virtual check-ins (that are recorded), the challenge was designed to be completed on your own schedule.
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