DON'T BE LATE TO EARLY ADMISSIONS!
Our program is designed for rising seniors who will apply to college in the FIRST WAVE of the 2026-2027 Admissions Cycle.
August–October 2026
Enrollment is open now.
Students may schedule now for sessions beginning on August 10.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 30.
HOW TO REACH HILLMAN® Families work toward an October Deadline for application submission because admissions offices are already reviewing and processing applications— before many published priority or early application deadlines.
OUR STRUCTURE
AUGUST 2026//STRATEGY
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Finalize the college list.
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Align the list with the student's goals, academics, finances, and admissions realities.
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Develop an application strategy.
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Assign application preparation homework.
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SEPTEMBER//REVIEW & REFINE
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Review essays and application materials.
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Edit where appropriate.
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Schedule application submissions.
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Ensure each application aligns with the family's overall admissions strategy.
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OCTOBER//SUBMIT & TRANSITION
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Finalize first-wave applications.
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Confirm everything has been submitted correctly.
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Develop the family's plan for the remainder of the admissions cycle (scholarships, additional applications, decision timelines, etc.).
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HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD BE IN THE FIRST WAVE?
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You are applying to a public college or university that is not in your home-state.
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You are applying to a public college or university in the following states: Florida, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, California— and you are not a resident of those states.
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You have taken Dual Enrollment or AP courses.
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You are applying to highly selective colleges or universities (public or private).
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You are applying Early Action, Early Decision, or to institutions with priority scholarship deadlines.
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STRATEGY FOR SMALL FAMILY GROUP
Five Families share the cost of strategy admissions advising for their children.
Each family still gets:
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their own August meeting
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their own September meeting
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their own October meeting
The only thing being shared is the cost commitment. If this interests you, please follow this link here: The Five Family Split Ticket.