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Admission Blunders to Avoid

Ryan Clark

Published on: 09/05/2026

From stretching the truth on applications to relying on the advice of strangers online, we walk through seven common mistakes that can derail an otherwise strong application and how to steer clear of them.

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When Parents Do Too Much | Clark College Consulting

Ryan Clark

Published on: 05/02/2026

It’s natural for parents to want to step in, especially when the process feels overwhelming. But there’s a line between supporting and taking over. We look at what research says about overparenting and how too much help can actually limit confidence, resilience, and long-term independence, and what productive support really looks like.

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