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
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Free Resources
Our free tools are designed to remove barriers to access and help students and families begin the college planning process with confidence.
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Free College Knowledge Assessment
A quick assessment that helps students understand what they already know—and where they may need more support—when it comes to college planning.
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College Data Organizer
An easy-to-use tool that helps students organize key information, track options, and compare choices in one clear place.
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Award Letter Comparison Chart
A practical tool that helps students and families compare financial aid offers clearly and confidently.
Unlock the Full Resource Library
Looking for more than just a few downloads?
Join the free College UnMazed Membership to access an organized library of tools, worksheets, webinar replays, and planning resources—all in one easy-to-navigate space. Designed for both families and schools, membership keeps everything streamlined and growing with you.
Free to join. Built to support clarity at every step.
Guides for Unique Journeys
Our free tools are designed to remove barriers to access and help students and families begin the college planning process with confidence.
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High School to College
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.
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Dual Enrollment
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.
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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.
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Parent Guide
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.
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College Admissions & Data Organizer
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.
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My College Fit Card Sort
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.
College Planning in a Box
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.
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.
Ready for Clarity?
Whether you’re just starting or deep in the process, College UnMazed provides the structure, strategy, and support your family needs.