The Nest

When College Moves In

An Honest Conversation About College Planning, Family Pressure, and Finding a Better Fit

Published on unpopular PARENT • Mar 24

College Spotlight: Pepperdine University

Get the inside scoop on Pepperdine University.

Mar 16 • Carrie Jorgenson

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February 2026

College Spotlight: University of Oregon

Get the inside scoop on University of Oregon.

Feb 25 • Carrie Jorgenson

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January 2026

The "Sniff Test": How Admissions Decisions Really Happen.

After reading thousands of college applications, I’ve learned one thing: most admissions decisions are made faster than families realize.

Jan 15 • Carrie Jorgenson

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College Spotlight: University of Kansas

Get the inside scoop on KU.

Jan 8 • Carrie Jorgenson

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December 2025

Understanding Holistic Review in College Admissions

The world of college admissions can feel like a guessing game.

Dec 12, 2025 • Carrie Jorgenson

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November 2025

College Spotlight: University of Miami

Get the inside scoop on U Miami.

Nov 10, 2025 • Carrie Jorgenson

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College Spotlight: Whitman College

Get the inside scoop on Whitman.

Nov 3, 2025 • Carrie Jorgenson

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October 2025

College Spotlight: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Get the inside scoop on WPI.

Oct 13, 2025 • Carrie Jorgenson

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Engineering Degrees by Type

How to Find the Right Fit

Oct 6, 2025 • Carrie Jorgenson

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September 2025

College Spotlight: Denison University

Get the inside scoop on Denison University.

Sep 15, 2025 • Carrie Jorgenson

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College Spotlight: American University

Get the inside scoop on American University.

Sep 3, 2025 • Carrie Jorgenson

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