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Get a complete step-by-step college admissions blueprint!
The affordable, expert alternative to private college admissions counseling
College Application Solutions is a self-paced online program designed for parents and students who want expert guidanceâwithout the high cost of private college counselors. For a fraction of the price, youâll get access to over 100 short video lessons alongside a powerful suite of tools that help you confidently navigate every step of the college admissions and financial aid process.
Youâll get:
- Over 100 short video lessons on every aspect of college admissions and academic scholarships
- High school student development advice and best practices
- College research guidance and checklists
- Essay templates and writing guides
- Application deadline timelines and best practices
- Dissection of academic scholarship and financial aid rules and strategies
âŚand much more.

This course is a full brain dump of founder Kerry Traylorâs knowledge and proven experience, reflecting her 100% success rate helping over 400 students gain admission to colleges of their choice.
For less than the cost of one-on-one advising, this program combines three powerful elements:
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Self-paced video lessons to guide and accelerate your college planning
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Printable digital tools and templates to take immediate, hands-on action
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Live group Q&A Zoom calls for real-time answers and personalized encouragement
Is This Course Right for You?
College Application Solutions is a great fit if:
- Youâre feeling overwhelmed and want a clear, structured college planning roadmap
- Youâre willing to do the workâbut need expert guidance and a proven admissions and financial aid success strategy
- Your high school guidance counselor canât give you the time or answers you need
- You want to avoid spending thousands of dollars on private college consulting
- You want to give your child the best possible chance to get into the strongest colleges and universities they can

Whatâs Included (Inside the CAS Platform)
Lets take a look at whats inside

Module 1Â
Welcome
Onboarding and white glove support questions sorted! Learn how to tailor this process EXACTLY for your needs.

MODULE 2
Stellar Classroom and Homework
To get into the best college, you need the best high school academic strategies. Learn excellent study habits and mindsets, how to stand out with your teachers, and how to plan your high school course curriculum strategically for college.

MODULEÂ 3
Surviving Standardized Testing
The whole process of standardized testing feels like walking on hot coals. Weâll debunk the myths and tell you exactly what you do and donât need to know and worry aboutâŚand how to get the job of test prep done as painlessly, affordably, and efficiently as possible.

MODULEÂ 4
Stand Out Extracurriculars
What should you be doing outside the classroom to make you stand out in the competitive world of college admissions? And what activities might be a total waste of time? Weâll give you all the advice you need and the resources to find the activities and summer programs you need to consider.

MODULEÂ 5
Return on Investment: College Majors
College has GOT to be a good investment these days. What are the college majors you should consider to make sure you have a stable and secure financial future? And how do you do the career planning you need to figure out what major you should choose?

MODULE 6
Getting Noticed: Recommendations
Recommendation letters are the most overlooked and underestimated factor in college admissions. How can you ensure your teachers and other adults who know you well write glowing, detailed reviews of you and your work? And what should a college resume look like and which colleges want one?

MODULE 7
College Selection: Pros and Cons
There are So. Many. Different. Types of Colleges and Universities. Do you understand the full range of options and do you know what kinds of schools are exactly right for you? You might be REALLY surprised by how much there is to learn about all the specialized options out there!

MODULE 8
Strategic College Research
The dirty little secret is that youâve got to research the nitty gritty details of each college or university youâre interested in⌠before itâs too late. College is a HUGE investment, so donât naively assume that all colleges offer you the same benefits and fit for your unique needs! Here, you get the best research strategies and resources for understanding exactly what the Return on Investment is for each school youâre looking at.

MODULE 9
Reducing Costs: Financial Aid Forms & Appeals
Thereâs over $236 billion dollars of college financial aid available each year, yet a huge portion goes unclaimed. Make sure you understand the financial aid process and exact steps you must take to ensure you get the best possible financial aid package, whether itâs loans, grants, or academic scholarships. And yeah, we cover financial aid appeals and negotiations as well!

MODULE 10
How to Write Perfect College Essays
Oh, boy. This topic is HUGE and SOOOO critical. Lucky for you, Kerryâs a MASTER of college essays. Let her teach you exactly how to write every type of college essay youâll face. From easy grammar and punctuation rules, to outline and content hacks, sheâs got you covered.

MODULE 11
How to Nail Those Applications
Essays are just one piece of college applications. Thereâs pages and pages of other critical student information colleges want. Learn all the expert tricks and tips to avoid bush league application mistakes that can get you rejected by admissions offices. Weâll take you through all the major applications step by step, detail by detail.

MODULE 12
Interviews, College Visits, Social Media, and Personal Websites
Itâs a visual world out there, and youâve gotta have the self-confidence of an influencer or a rock star! Let Kerry teach you how to present yourself like a proâŚin interviews, at college visits, on social media, and on your own websites!

MODULE 13
Application Deadlines, Timelines, and Waitlists
Time, tide, and colleges wait for no young man or woman. Let Kerry guide you in making good decisions about WHEN you apply (Early Decision? Early Action? Regular Decision?) and WHAT you do if you get deferred or waitlisted from your favorite college or university.

MODULE 14
Iâm in! Now What?
Oh? So you think that once youâre in, thatâs the end of the college admissions and financial aid journey? Guess what!? Thereâs still a few critical tasks ahead that you better make sure you get right before you hit that first tailgate party!
Since every family is unique, we personalize your experience!
#1 â Live Monthly âAsk Kerry Anythingâ Q&A Sessions
Weâll meet for TWO HOURS each month, so you can hop on a Zoom call and ask Kerry questions about what youâre learning or your personal situation.
#2 â Access to our Training Vault
with all the recordings of every monthly call Kerryâs ever done. Sheâs also always adding new mini-course content on anything from standardized testing to college finance!
#3 â 24/7 access to our exclusive Private Facebook Groups for both parents and students
You can get support in between calls from other parents and students just like you. Share your college wins, get help with the challenges, and clear up any burning questions you have!
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"It takes a certain maturity to navel gaze internally, to name feelings/emotions⌠sheâs grown a lot during this college app process! Thank you VERY much!"
- Carolyn L.

"Thank you for all your amazing help with our kids! We are grateful for your kindness, knowledge, and patience."
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Personalization: $16/month for live Q&As twice a month with CAS founder Kerry Traylor + access the Q&A vault of recorded sessions.
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âThe value of this program is INSANE. The Q&A access for A YEAR is less than I paid a counselor for ONE HOUR!â
â⯠Daniel H
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We are proud to offer a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
If you are not happy, we arenât either. So, if within 30 days, you give our program the âol college try, and you are not satisfied, weâll ask you to hop on a quick call with us, so we can learn how we can improve and.offer a full refund.
