College planning tips, admissions insights, and expert advice.
April 30, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
College Planning Centers believes every SC student deserves guidance. Learn about CPC's mission to make college planning accessible to all families.
April 29, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
SC community college students: plan your transfer to a four-year university. Learn about Bridge programs, articulation agreements, and more.
April 28, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
May 1 is College Decision Day 2026. Here's how SC families can make a confident final choice and celebrate the journey.
April 27, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Use the CPC app's free college planning checklist to track deadlines, milestones, and tasks from freshman year through enrollment.
April 26, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
See how College Planning Centers students in SC earned significant scholarships through strategic college planning and preparation.
April 25, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Junior year is the most critical year for college planning. Learn what SC students must accomplish in 11th grade for a strong application.
April 24, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
High school juniors: read 'Entering the Arena' before college application season starts. Here's what you'll gain from Christopher Parsons' guide.
April 23, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Explore the free CPC College Planner Pro app — quizzes, timeline tracking, counselor access, and planning tools for SC families.
April 22, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Navigate test-optional college admissions in 2026. Learn when to submit SAT/ACT scores and when to skip them for SC students.
April 21, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Get the most out of Horry County college night events with this prep guide from College Planning Centers of South Carolina.
April 20, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Take CPC's free District Quiz to discover whether you thrive at a large university, small college, urban campus, or rural setting.
April 19, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Should your SC student stay in-state or go out-of-state for college? Compare costs, scholarships, and outcomes for Charleston area families.
April 18, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Learn how College Planning Centers helps SC families maximize financial aid through FAFSA strategy, scholarships, and SC-specific programs.
April 17, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Discover how Christopher Parsons' book helps SC students craft authentic college essays that stand out to admissions officers.
April 16, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
The origin story of CPC: why Christopher Parsons left a comfortable career to build a college planning practice for South Carolina families.
April 15, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
College acceptance rates are at historic lows in 2026. Here is what South Carolina students and families can do to stay competitive and strategic.
April 14, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Plan efficient summer 2026 campus visits in South Carolina. Tips on what to look for, questions to ask, and SC-specific itineraries for families.
April 13, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
CPC's free Superpower Quiz reveals student strengths that grades and test scores miss. Learn how counselors use the results to guide college planning.
April 12, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
How one Georgetown County family went from college planning chaos to a clear, confident strategy with CPC. A composite story from real SC families.
April 11, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
A minute-by-minute look at what happens during a free CPC college planning consultation — assessment, goals, action plan, and next steps.
April 10, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
The college application process builds character and resilience. How families can help students handle rejection, uncertainty, and growth.
April 9, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
A full walkthrough of the CPC web app — free tools for college planning, student profiles, quizzes, timelines, and counselor access.
April 8, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Starting college planning early leads to better financial aid, more options, and less stress. Here is what waiting actually costs families.
April 7, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
A guide to spring 2026 college fairs in South Carolina — what to expect, how to prepare, and how to follow up after the event.
April 6, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Take CPC's free college readiness quiz to see where your student stands on academics, testing, financial planning, and application prep.
April 5, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Three Horry and Georgetown county families share how CPC helped them find the right college fit through practical planning and personal guidance.
April 4, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
CPC offers flexible college planning packages for every stage. Compare consultation, comprehensive, and senior-year options to find the right fit.
April 3, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Entering the Arena by Christopher Parsons offers parents practical advice for surviving college application season without the stress spiral.
April 2, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
College Planning Centers takes a family-first approach to college counseling in SC. Learn what sets CPC apart from big-box consultants after 20+ years.
April 1, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Learn how data-driven college matching tools help SC families find the right-fit schools based on academics, interests, and financial reality.
March 29, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Yes — but only if you know the rules. Here's exactly what FAFSA covers for summer, how to qualify, and what SC families often get wrong about summer financial aid.
March 28, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
When should your student start college planning? Here's the exact timeline — from 8th grade through senior year — that SC families use at College Planning Centers.
March 27, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
College Planning Centers serves Myrtle Beach, Horry County, and the Grand Strand. Here's what working with a local SC college counselor looks like — and what makes CPC different.
March 20, 2026 · Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
What a college counselor's guide to admissions can teach you about writing essays that stand out. Key lessons from Entering the Arena by Christopher Parsons.