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Thanks to all of the parents who answered our team's call for their favorite kid photos.

December has a way of piling on the pressures: deadlines, planning, and reflection...all during one of the busiest times of the year. 😮‍💨

Those pressures can crowd out something valuable: perspective. 👁️

In our latest blog, we look at how reflection supports sustainability, morale, and planning. Recognizing progress helps teams move forward with focus.

🎁 Read the full post + start building momentum for 2026: https://ow.ly/BVBg50XNgb2

Quiet seasons don’t exist in enrollment anymore.

Students start exploring college options well before senior year, and today’s landscape looks drastically different with fewer test-takers and more selective audiences.

This is where early sophomore + junior outreach makes a difference. Combining traditional name buys with digital tactics helps institutions stay visible in the places students are already gathering information.

It’s less about early decisions and more about steady contact, support, and trust. When territory planning and digital strategy work in sync, teams create a stronger path into senior year.
Start mapping your approach here: https://brnw.ch/21wXR4l

Our annual Summit is complete, and we’re leaving more inspired than ever by our core values: Tenacity. Care. Beauty. 🪶

Together, we’re exploring how we live daily. It's more than the work that we do, it's also how we show up for one another and our clients.

A monumental achievement for 💙

Construction is underway on the Carilion Clinic Taubman Cancer Center, bringing expanded access, advanced treatment and new hope to patients and families right here in our community.

We’re inspired by the innovation and collaboration driving this transformational project.

Give 'em something they can feel! 🖨️✨

Amid the constant scroll, print stands out. When paired with digital,
a well-timed, well-designed print product turns awareness into experience.
BUT, it takes expertise to make sure it lands in the mind, not the bin. That's where we come in: https://brnw.ch/21wWNqC

The Class of 2026 is still within reach. 🎓

While some seniors wait on early decisions, others are just beginning their college search.

As fall recruitment season hits its stride, the momentum shifts. Early applications wrap up, and a new wave of students starts looking for the right fit.

In our new blog, we share 4️⃣ ways to strengthen your senior search + start planning yield campaigns that drive enrollment: https://brnw.ch/21wWITF

Empathy. AI. Purpose. ❤️🧠🎯

NACAC 2025 reminded us that these are not just buzzwords. These concepts are the tools schools need to rise in challenging times and the focus we bring to every partnership. 🤝

Read our full NACAC 2025 recap at the link below! ⬇️

National Association for College Admission Counseling