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College Spotlight: Vanderbilt University
Is Vanderbilt University on your college list? Learn more about this highly selective, private university in the heart of Nashville.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Oct 22 min read


Deciding Whether to Submit ACT/SAT Scores to Test-Optional Colleges
Deciding whether to submit ACT/SAT scores to Test Optional colleges can feel overwhelming.
These guidelines will help you determine whether to submit scores.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Sep 222 min read


Steps to Take in Junior Year to Prepare for College Application Season
High school juniors can can complete several preliminary tasks to make their upcoming college application season easier.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Sep 43 min read


College Application Season Support at G2C
At Growing2College, our goal is to meet each student where they are to provide the right level of college application season support.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Aug 281 min read


Advice for College Freshmen: Creating Connections and Community
As students begin to navigate college life, building meaningful connections in the campus community is an important priority.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Aug 73 min read


"Adulting" Skills for College: Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is one of the most empowering skills teens can take with them to college, and parents can nurture self-advocacy skills well before move-in day.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Jul 282 min read


G2C Class of 2025: College Acceptances
Growing2College Class of 2025 college acceptances
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Jul 252 min read


"Adulting" Skills for College: Communication
Communication is an essential "adulting" skill for success in college, and parents can provide opportunities for their teens to develop valuable communication skills.
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Jul 142 min read


Summer College Planning Tips for High School Juniors
Parents often ask me which college planning steps their students should be taking during the summer before Junior year. Here are some helpful suggestions and tips!
Kate Pedigo, M.Ed, CEP, NCC
Jun 202 min read
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