Episode 45: If My Kid Were Applying to College Today, Here's Exactly What I'd Do — Grade by Grade

What would you do differently if your child were starting the college admissions journey today? In this episode of CollegeShortcuts Insider, Neha breaks down exactly how she would approach college preparation at every grade level — from building strong academic foundations in middle school to creating a competitive college application in high school. We'll cover what students should focus on year by year, when to start preparing for standardized tests, how to build meaningful extracurriculars, when to begin researching colleges, and how families can avoid waiting until senior year to start planning. Whether your child is in middle school, a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, this episode will help you understand what you should be doing right now to make the college admissions process more strategic and less overwhelming. 🎓 Start planning early. Make informed decisions. Build your strongest college application. Welcome to CollegeShortcuts Insider: Beyond the Admissions Curtain.