Pave Journal author
Sahil Maheshwari is part of the Pave team and writes for the Pave Journal on counseling practice, school career guidance and studying abroad.
A proposed $70,000 fee for OPT, a blocked four-year cap on student stays and stricter CPT rules: what each US change means for families planning a US degree, as of October 2026.
Key student details slip through the cracks when you're busy taking notes. Learn where they get lost and how a meeting recorder helps you stay present in every session.
Run the 2026–27 admissions season in clear phases that protect your team's energy and keep every student's deadlines on track.
Applying early can raise a student's chances or lock a family into an offer they can't afford. Here's how counselors can advise on ED and EA with confidence.
FutuReady includes digital and AI-enabled guidance. Learn how Dubai schools can use AI tools in career guidance responsibly and effectively.
Spreadsheets work at 20 students and break at 100. Learn the signs your IEC practice has outgrown them and what to look for in counseling software.
KHDA's FutuReady Framework sets nine standards for academic and career guidance. See what it covers, the 3-year timeline, and how schools can start.
Test-optional is shrinking at the most selective US colleges. Here is who requires the SAT or ACT now, who will soon, and a simple way to decide whether your score helps you.
The Common App prompts are unchanged for 2026–27, but the rules on AI are stricter and the essay matters more. Here is how to choose a prompt and write an essay only you could write.
The US student visa process has changed more since 2025 than in the previous decade. Here is what is new, what is still in court, and how to prepare for your F-1 interview.
