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Nothing beats hearing this straight from a parent. 🎓 Watching your student get into their dream school and thrive is wha...
07/28/2026

Nothing beats hearing this straight from a parent. 🎓

Watching your student get into their dream school and thrive is what CSB is all about!

“Liberal arts” is one of the most misunderstood terms in college admissions. 🎓 Here’s what it actually means and why emp...
07/16/2026

“Liberal arts” is one of the most misunderstood terms in college admissions. 🎓

Here’s what it actually means and why employers care more than you’d think. Save this for your next major debate. 💬
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Summer prep does not have to mean a packed resume.🌞Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is figure out what you a...
06/30/2026

Summer prep does not have to mean a packed resume.🌞

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is figure out what you actually care about first.

Swipe through for honest questions to ask yourself and real ways to explore your interests this summer, no expensive programs required.
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Most families think there are only two ways to borrow money for college. There’s actually a third option, and it could s...
06/18/2026

Most families think there are only two ways to borrow money for college. There’s actually a third option, and it could save your family a lot of money over time.💰

Swipe through to learn about state-based nonprofit lenders, how their rates compare to big-name companies like Sallie Mae, and which ones are open to students in any state.

Share this with a parent who’s starting to figure out college costs!
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Summer goes fast, but a little planning now saves you stress later. These 5 steps cover your college list, essays, schol...
06/12/2026

Summer goes fast, but a little planning now saves you stress later. These 5 steps cover your college list, essays, scholarships, and FAFSA prep so nothing sneaks up on you in the fall. ✍️

Starting early also means less pressure when deadlines start piling up in a few months. Which step are you tackling first this summer?

📌 Save this post so you can check items off as you go.
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Got your financial aid letter and it’s not what you hoped for? Don’t close that tab yet. 👀 You have the right to appeal,...
05/29/2026

Got your financial aid letter and it’s not what you hoped for? Don’t close that tab yet. 👀

You have the right to appeal, and it works more often than families realize, especially if your financial situation has changed or another school offered you more money. Aid officers have something called “professional judgment,” which means they can adjust your package when the original forms didn’t tell the full story. 📄

👉 Swipe through to learn exactly when an appeal makes sense and how to write one that gets results.
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Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from our little corner of the internet 🇺🇸 Maui and the CSB team are grate...
05/25/2026

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from our little corner of the internet 🇺🇸 Maui and the CSB team are grateful for all who served. Enjoy the day with your people! ❤️

Maui wanted to take over today’s post to wish all the amazing moms a Happy Mother’s Day! 🐶🌸
05/10/2026

Maui wanted to take over today’s post to wish all the amazing moms a Happy Mother’s Day! 🐶🌸

77 colleges and universities said YES to our students this cycle, and that’s just the admissions list. 🎉 Our Class of 20...
05/08/2026

77 colleges and universities said YES to our students this cycle, and that’s just the admissions list. 🎉

Our Class of 2025 was awarded over $4.3 million in merit aid and scholarships combined. We are so proud of every single student who trusted us with their journey. 🎓
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Junior year is wrapping up, and that means one thing, essay season is almost here.👀 Before you start typing, make sure y...
04/30/2026

Junior year is wrapping up, and that means one thing, essay season is almost here.👀

Before you start typing, make sure your topic isn’t one that admissions officers have already seen a thousand times. The sports comeback. The mission trip. The essay about grandma. They’ve read them all 📚

Your essay is your one chance to show them who you actually are beyond the grades and the resume. That means one real moment, one honest voice, and zero exaggerating. The students who stand out aren’t always the ones with the most impressive stories. They’re the ones who tell their story the best. 🎯
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