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EXPLORE SOLUTIONS exists to guide students through their journey towards post-high school
success Explore Solutions is a 501(c)(3) community based organization.

We believe that every high school student should have access to the information needed to determine a successful plan after high school. Since 2005, the Explore Solutions team has been helping students and their families explore, understand, and pursue a post-high school plan that is right for them. Our Philosophy
We believe in providing the right information and guidance to enable intentional decisions.

10/28/2026

EXPLORE SOLUTIONS: AFFORDABLE, EXPERIENCED GUIDANCE NATIONWIDE VIA ZOOM!

10/28/2026

COLLEGE APPLICATION TIPS FOR ACTIVITIES!
Make the most of your activities section on your application.

10/28/2026

Institutional Scholarship Highlight
Park Scholars Program at Ithaca College - NY

The Park Scholar Program is a full tuition, fees, housing and meals scholarship. This dynamic learning community that has developed communications leaders since 1997. Park Scholars learn to use media to inform and inspire, guided by the program’s three overarching principles: excellence in academics; commitment to service; and passion for responsible, ethical communications. Park Scholars work hard in the classroom, commit themselves to service and leadership, on and off campus, and use their passion for media to enlighten and inspire people, to transform the world — and themselves.

https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/roy-h-park-school-communications/park-scholar-program

10/28/2026

College Spotlight
Texas Christian University
Private University
Fort Worth, Texas
https://admissions.tcu.edu/

• Undergraduate student enrollment: 11,000
• College location: suburban, 10 minutes from downtown
• Distance from nearest major airport: DFW (35 min drive), DAL (50 min drive)
• Average accepted GPA and test scores: Mid-50% GPA: 3.69-3.96 unweighted. Mid-50% SAT: 1310-1460. Mid-50% ACT: 29-33. Test optional with a no-harm policy!!
• Acceptance rate: 45%
• Application deadlines: November 1: Early Decision & Early Action. February 1: Early Decision II and Regular Decision. No rolling admission
• Merit scholarships/Need-based aid: Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply to TCU. Requirements for full-tuition merit scholarship: Apply by November 1 and to the honors college. Merit Scholarships include Purple and White: $12k. Founders’: $17k. TCU: $27k. Faculty: $30k. Dean’s: $32k. Chancellor’s (full tuition): $66,520. Require both the FAFSA (TAFSA) and CSS Profile for need-based aid. Priority Deadline: February 1. 84% of students receive some form of Financial Aid and 70% of admitted students receive a merit scholarship!
• Most popular, new, or unique majors: Neeley School of Business: #1 Business School in Texas for Undergraduate Academic Experience, Direct Admit Program.Nursing: Direct Admit Program, 100% Pass rate on the NCLEX. Pre-Major housed within the College of Liberal Arts: Students work with an academic advisor to explore major options. And so much more! Our Colleges and Schools: Colleges & Schools
• Student Life: NCAA Athletics D1 (Big 12), 50% Greek Life population. Popular activities: Frog Camp, 25 Religious Student Organizations, First-year Leadership Organizations
• Total Cost of Attendance 2026-2027: $86,090.
• What is unique or makes your school stand out? TCU has a genuine care for each student that steps on campus. This is a community that uplifts ad encourages growth every step of the way. TCU has a beautiful walkable campus, the excitement of amazing athletics, and plenty of opportunities to explore your interests!

10/27/2026

WHAT IS A HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE?
Parents should become familiar with their student's high school profile. It is sent to colleges your student is applying to.

10/27/2026

Institutional Scholarship Highlight
Sullivan Scholarship at Seattle University

The Sullivan Scholarship is a full tuition, housing and food, and fees scholarship for four years at Seattle University, open to two students currently attending Jesuit or Catholic high schools each year. https://www.seattleu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid--scholarships/scholarships--grants/undergraduate/sullivan-scholars/

10/27/2026

College Spotlight
Oregon State University
Public University
Corvallis, Oregon
www.oregonstate.edu

• Undergraduate student enrollment: 31,586
• College location: Rural College Town
• Distance from nearest major airport: PDX - Portland, Hour and half drive
• Average accepted GPA and test scores: Average GPA: 3.65. Test Optional.
• Acceptance rate: 70%
• Application deadlines: November 1st: Early Action; February 1st: Regular Decision
• Merit scholarships/Need-based aid: Scholarships are considered in a holistic review of a student’s application: WUE: $18,000 merit savings (if awarded) and Provost Scholarship: Up to $12,000 a year.
OSU’s WUE Scholarship cannot be stacked with a Provost Scholarship. If a student is selected for the WUE Scholarship, they will not be eligible to also receive a Provost Scholarship. If a student is not selected for the WUE Scholarship, they will be automatically considered for the Provost Scholarship instead. Scholar Dollars is Oregon State University’s scholarship search and application system. Beginning November 1st each year, students may use OSU ScholarDollars to submit applications for donor-funded scholarships available. All students, newly admitted and continuing, are eligible to apply for scholarships in ScholarDollars. OSU ScholarDollars also offers personalized suggestions of external scholarships. FAFSA for limited need-based aid for out of state students.
• Most popular, new, or unique majors: Engineering, Business, and our Natural Sciences (Animal Science, Oceanography, Marine Biology, and Forestry) are our most popular of our 300 plus programs. We offer a program for undecided students called our University Exploratory Studies Program where students work with an advisor to help them find a major they are passionate about.
• Student Life: NCAA Athletics Division 1 PAC-12 Conference. 30 Greek Chapters on Campus
Hiking, Biking, Rock Climbing, and Snow Sports. Students can enjoy over 400 plus student organizations ranging from all different interests, passions, and hobbies, seven different cultural resource centers, and endless possibilities to show their school spirit supporting our sports teams.
• Total Cost of Attendance 2026-2027: $65,013
• What is unique or makes your school stand out? Oregon State University is Oregon’s largest public university and is home to over 32,000 students. Nestled in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Corvallis, Oregon is one of the best college towns in the U.S. With over 300 academic programs, our students are preparing for a wide variety of careers including Engineering, Forestry, Marine Biology, BioHealth Science, Business, Apparel Design, Education, Agricultural Science, Liberal Arts, and more. Over 70% of OSU alumni indicate that they work in the field they studied at OSU. We also have a second campus, OSU-Cascades, our Bend campus, which offers 20+ majors, small classes, unlimited outdoor recreation and a vast natural laboratory in Central Oregon. Oregon State University is one of three universities in the U.S. to hold all four grant designations: land, sun, sea, and space. Where we are in Corvallis (Oregon State’s home) is consistently ranked as one of the safest, smartest and friendliest cities in the nation. Finally, the Honors College (HC) at OSU is one of only a handful of degree-granting honors programs. HC students graduate with an Honors Baccalaureate degree. The Honors Baccalaureate is jointly awarded by the HC and the student’s major(s). Go Beavs!

10/26/2026

Early Decision deadlines are soon!
Learn about Early Decision Pros and Cons.

10/26/2026

Institutional Scholarship Highlight
Roddy Scholarship at Providence College

Applicants considered for this Full Ride scholarship, which covers up to tuition, fees, housing and food costs, must aspire to a career in the medical profession with plans of attending medical, dental, or optometry graduate school. Consideration is based on outstanding academic achievement in high school. No separate application is required to be considered for this award. The Roddy Scholarship is only awarded to first-year students who reside in the United States.
https://financial-aid.providence.edu/types-of-assistance/institutional-merit-based/

10/26/2026

College Spotlight
Northern Arizona University
Public Research University
Flagstaff, Arizona
www.nau.edu

• Undergraduate student enrollment: 22,203
• College Location: Flagstaff, AZ. Medium-sized Mountain town of 77,000 in Northern Arizona at 7,000 ft at the base of the San Francisco peaks (12,600 ft), 2 hours north of Phoenix, the closest university to the Grand Canyon (1.5 north of campus) and only 40 minutes from the Sedona Red Rocks.
• Name & distance from nearest airport: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, 4 miles. Phoenix Airport, 150 miles.
• Average accepted GPA & test scores: 3.2 unweighted GPA. Any student with above a 2.5 unweighted core GPA in 14 college prep courses is considered for admission.
• Acceptance rate: 75%
• Application deadline: Priority Deadline – November 15th. Rolling Admissions through May 1st
• Merit scholarships/Need-based aid: The WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) program automatically discounts the out-of-state tuition rate to ~$18,000 for students from Western states. The WUE tuition rate is based on admission. WUE is open to all majors. All admitted students will receive ONE of these additional WUE merit scholarships in addition to their reduced WUE tuition. $2,500-$6,500 per year. FAFSA for limited need-based aid for out of state students.
• Most popular, new, or unique major: Over 100 majors to choose from including Nursing (2024 – new College of Nursing), Education ( #1 program in the state), Business (including Hotel & Restaurant Management; all Business majors are AACSB accredited), Construction Management, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Science, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Engineering ( #50 in the nation), Forestry ( #10 in the nation). NAU is now a Tier “1” Research university. The College of Engineering received a $10 million gift (the largest amount ever received by NAU) to invest in Engineering programs, newly re-named the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering.
• Student Life: 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, Cross Country, Track and Field and Women’s Swimming and Diving very competitive, snowboarding, skiing, adventure courses, on-campus movie theater, free concerts, Greek Life with 27 chapters, Study Abroad in 75+ countries and 120+ cities, 350 student clubs and organizations and intramural sports such as Ice Hockey, Light Saber Club, Quidditch, and Hawaiian Dance. 89% of our freshmen choose to live on-campus, and 45% of our total population lives on campus.
• Total Cost of Attendance 2026-2027: $41,326 with WUE tuition rate. Additional scholarships possible. $2,500-$6,500 based on recalculated CORE GPA. 92% of students receive financial aid.
• What is unique or makes your school stand out? NAU, located at 7,000 feet elevation, where it still has never reached 100 degrees, is a picturesque campus where students can engage in the personalized learning experience. All four seasons, 80 inches of snow per year, endless outdoor activities, on-campus events, small class sizes, research and internship opportunities make the student experience unique!

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