Here’s how to maximize this value for you and your family.

The College Commons - A free and supportive online community, where students and families can get support and advice, anytime they need it, from both experts and peers, without the pressure of expensive packages and services they don’t need. Within the community, members connect with practical tools, curated resources, and timely support from experts and peers to make smart, confident decisions at every step of the college journey. Whether you're just beginning or already deep in the process, The College Commons can help you navigate the college journey calmly and confidently.

The College Compass Guide - This guide is one of the most comprehensive guides you’ll find. Go through it and use it to help you navigate each step of your journey with expert insights, tips, and strategy.

Q&A Sessions - Attending these and submitting your questions beforehand is critical. Even if you don’t have questions, someone else’s question may surprise you and help you when you least expect it. Similarly, don’t be shy about asking questions - yours could be just as helpful to someone else. The landing page calendar identifies upcoming sessions, and to submit a question, click here or utilize the form below.

Premium Test Prep - This free service offers cutting edge test prep with AI guidance and diagnostics built in, personalized learning paths, and deep performance analytics so students and families can hone in on developmental areas with precision and confidence. You can do this on your own (JOYO style!) or choose a subscription that’s much less expensive than traditional test prep programs.

Read the Blogs - The college admissions process is complex and has many nuances, especially when you consider preparing students and planning for college before high school. Within the blogs you’ll find hidden gems of knowledge and insight that may not always get shared in group sessions with limited time.

Application Tracking - Whether you take advantage of a tracking service, use your own system, or take advantage of Cogi’s Premium Application & Prep Tracker (or both), it’s very important to track your applications in some way. First, it helps to build and sustain momentum in the process, because it’s easy to procrastinate when it comes to stressful or intimidating tasks. Second, it helps reduce that stress and anxiety and minimizes the chances you’ll miss something and be scrambling at the last minute. Or worse, have an application rejected due to being incomplete!

Identify Gaps - Consider what areas of the process you’re least prepared for or confident in and review Cogi’s add-ons, service packages & bundles, and individual services to see if Cogi can help you fill those gaps. You’ll be surprised just how flexible and budget-conscious the options are. I’m confident you can find precision options that meet your budget. Remember your coupon code (on the Discord site)!

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