CPC Blogs

College Essay Coach Myrtle Beach: What Actually Moves the Needle in Summer
College essay coach Myrtle Beach — what summer essay work actually moves the needle for Horry County juniors before senior fall, from a 20-year SC counselor.

Test Optional College Planning Surfside Beach: The 2026 Strategy Framework
Test optional college planning Surfside Beach — the 2026 framework for deciding when to submit scores, when to go test-optional, and what colleges actually weigh.

College Prep Tutoring Charleston: May, June, July Session Plans
College prep tutoring Charleston summer 2026 — what May, June, and July session structures actually look like for Lowcountry juniors aiming at fall test dates.

Private College Counselor Myrtle Beach — What to Expect in 2026
Private college counselor Myrtle Beach pricing — what hourly, package, and concierge rates actually look like for Grand Strand families in 2026, with no surprise add-ons.

This Week in College Admissions: Four Shifts Every College-Bound Family Should Know
A weekly roundup of the news that actually matters for college-bound families. This week: OBBBA loan caps, Workforce Pell, Georgetown joins the Common App, and the test-score reversal.

You’re Making a Terrible Mistake: What My Dad Knew That I Didn’t
I had a romantic notion of what I wanted to do with my life. My dad saw through it before I did. Now I sit across from students and feel exactly what he felt.