Dear Parent,
The college journey represents one of life’s most significant transitions – filled with promise and anxiety for families. Having navigated this process personally and with hundreds of other families, I understand the emotions involved.
College Journey was born because the current admissions system serves institutions, not families. Parents struggle with conflicting advice while supporting teenagers facing what feels like their first defining life decision.
Students deserve a college experience that nurtures their unique potential. Research shows that fit – not ranking – predicts success, happiness, and post-graduation outcomes.
Our approach examines the whole picture: academic fit, social environment, mental health support, career preparation, and financial sustainability. We provide a roadmap to institutions where your student will truly thrive.
Today’s world values skills that standardized tests don’t measure – critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. We recommend environments that nurture these capabilities alongside academic excellence.
Our recommendations consider how each institution prepares students for a technology-transformed future, developing curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and the courage to create their own path in life.
Remember that this journey belongs primarily to your student. The skills they develop – self-reflection, research, decision-making, and resilience – are exactly what they’ll need to succeed beyond college.
I’m excited for you and your family, and the College Journey team is available to help along the way.
Wishing you clarity and confidence,
Josh Roman
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
College Journey
josh@collegejourney.ai
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