Take the Guesswork Out of College Planning
College UnMazed gives you the tools to support your teen from high school to college with clarity, confidence, and a proven plan.
Navigating college admissions, financial aid, and academic planning can feel overwhelming. College UnMazed equips parents with expert-written tools, guides, and worksheets to simplify the process and empower your teen.
Resources Tailored for Parents
Student Workbook
Parent Guide
College-Planning-In-A-Box
Free Resources
College Knowledge Assessment
Download and use College UnMazed’s exclusive College Data Organizer (CDO) to easily access data-based information about colleges.
College Data Organizer
Award Letter Comparison Chart
The Award Letter Comparison Chart helps students and families make sense of financial aid offers by organizing key data like direct costs, grants, loans, and net price.
The College Knowledge Quiz and College Decision Making Quiz are free research-supported, interactive, knowledge-based assessment that measures the college knowledge counselors, students and their families need to make informed college decisions.
Guides for Unique Journeys
Every Student’s Path is Different!
That is why we have created multiple curriculums to help families navigate specialized college planning topics:
A comprehensive spreadsheet tool that allows students and families to track application deadlines, admission requirements, scholarships, and key college data—all in one place. Ideal for staying organized, comparing colleges, and making informed application decisions.
An interactive activity that helps students identify what matters most in their college experience—from academics and location to campus culture and cost. This hands-on tool is perfect for advising sessions, parent conversations, and building a personalized college list.
This practical guide equips parents with the knowledge and confidence to support their student’s college planning journey. From understanding admissions timelines to financial aid and campus fit, it’s your go-to resource for being an empowered partner every step of the way.
College UnMazed: College Planning in a Box is a complete, turnkey curriculum that includes student and parent guides, mini-books, mindmap posters, and lesson resources. Designed for schools, counselors, and families, it simplifies every step of the high school to college journey with engaging, research-based tools.
College UnMazed provides a step-by-step guide to help students and families successfully navigate the high school to college maze. College UnMazed is a colorful, interactive, infographic-based workbook that is designed to foster conversation while building necessary college knowledge and higher-order thinking skills.
High School to College
My College Fit Card Sort
From A-Z, the College UnMazed: Your Guide to Dual Enrollment provides you the tips and tricks to navigate earning college credit in high school, leveraging opportunities, and developing your academic plan to meet your college and career goals.
College Admissions & Data Organizer
My College Fit Priorities Card Sort
College Planning in a Box
Homeschooling
Specifically created for homeschooling families, this guide walks you through designing a rigorous academic program and documenting your student’s high school journey for college admissions. It includes templates, best practices, and expert advice to ensure your homeschooler is well-prepared and confidently represented.
Curriculum-In-A-Box
Parent Guide
Conversation Cards
Dual Enrollment
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Our mission statement
College UnMazed was developed by school counselors, counselor educators, and higher education administrators who integrate research and data-informed practices to create an effective and efficient school-based curriculum that 1) Helps students and families navigate the college-going process, and 2) Provides practitioners with the tools and resources to foster the necessary conversations to build college knowledge and higher order thinking skills.
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