Community College

Introduction: Deconstructing the Labels In the lexicon of American higher education, few terms are as conflated and misunderstood as "junior...

Introduction: Reframing the Question from "Easier" to "Different" For years, parents, students, and counselors have grappled with a seemingly straightforward...

The Failure of the 'One Right Path' For the first decade of my career as a higher education consultant, I...

Lost in the "MCC" Labyrinth—A Story You Might Recognize I’ll never forget the day Maria came into my office. She...

The Crash: Why the Old Map Doesn't Work I still remember the feeling—a mix of excitement and nervous energy—on my...

Introduction: The Weight of Expectation The air in a high school guidance counselor's office can feel thick with the weight...

For 15 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of financial aid policy and student success. I’ve helped craft state-level grant...

The Maze of Misinformation: Why Your Search for an "Online College That Accepts FAFSA" Is Failing You My Own Costly...

Section I: The Deceptively Simple Question To ask how many community colleges exist in the United States is to pose...

The Myth of the Walk-In Welcome As a college advisor, I’ve seen the look of relief on countless faces when...