Halloween is here! While most of us are thinking about costumes, candy, and haunted houses, have you ever considered how much Halloween has in common with college and career exploration? Both involve creativity, stepping outside your comfort zone, and sometimes facing the unknown! At Williams Educational Consultants, we believe discovering your educational and career path should be exciting—not frightening. So, in the spirit of Halloween, let's explore some unusual careers and memorable...

If you have a high school senior in your home, you probably know exactly what today means. For many students, October 15 marks one of the first major college application deadlines of the season. After months of writing essays, revising activity lists, researching colleges, requesting recommendations, and double-checking applications, the moment has finally arrived. SUBMIT! It is one little button that represents an extraordinary amount of work, and once students click it - confetti covers the...

FAFSA and CSS Profile: College applications may be getting most of the attention right now. Still, there is another important part of the college process that families need to put on the calendar: financial aid. For students planning to begin college in fall 2027, there are two forms you may hear about this fall: the 2027–28 FAFSA and the 2027–28 CSS Profile. They are not the same thing, and your student may need to complete one or both. The good news? You do not need to panic, nor do you...