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The Quiet Advantage Most Families Overlook in Newport Beach While college admissions decisions dominate headlines each spring, many families in Newport Beach are watching seniors celebrate acceptances and wondering, “When should we start thinking about this?” If you have a sophomore, the answer is now. Not to panic.Not to accelerate.Not to over-engineer childhood. But to get organized. Because the students who feel confident next March aren’t the ones who scrambled junior year. They’re the...

If you are a student in Newport Beach or anywhere in Southern California, or a parent of a high schooler thinking about college admissions, you have probably heard this advice: “You need a passion project.” Start a nonprofit. Launch an app. Create something unique. Build a brand. Somewhere along the way, “passion project” stopped meaning something meaningful and started meaning something impressive enough for top colleges. That shift has created a lot of unnecessary pressure for students and...

For Newport Beach parents navigating the college admissions process, the landscape can feel very different from even a few years ago. Selectivity is rising, application strategies are shifting, and colleges are using new tools to evaluate students. Understanding these changes can help my local families make more informed decisions and reduce uncertainty along the way. 1. Applications Are Increasing at Colleges in the South Colleges across the South are experiencing significant growth in...