For over thirteen years, Ensphere College Planning Services has worked with families of local high school students bound for college. Our mission is to help parents feel confident in their students' success by guiding families through all phases of college prep. A successful college journey revolves around four critical steps: 1) Identifying the best career path that matches the student's interests and skills. 2) Finding the student's "right-fit" college. 3) Graduating on time, in four years or less. 4) Developing a plan--in writing--for paying for college. We believe proper academic and financial preparation substantially reduces families' anxiety about the college process. Our goal is to provide families with the tools and knowledge they need to take control of their college journeys. We guide parents and students through career assessments, SAT & ACT prep, college applications, financial aid, and developing a written college funding plan that uses strategies for paying for college in the most cost-effective and tax-efficient way, without putting a strain on the rest of your finances. It's never too early to begin preparing for your family's college journey. Whether your students are sophomores, juniors, or seniors, the college planning journey is one of the most important times in a family's life. College is not simply a four-year decision; it's a 40-year decision that affects the whole family.