The College Bound Organizer

Anna Costaras and Gail Liss are co-founders of Bound to Organize, LLC, an educational consulting firm, and co-authors of The College Bound Organizer. Anna and Gail understand how stressful the college search and application process can be. As mothers of six college graduates, they have been through the process in their own homes and have worked with college bound teens as mentors and advisors.These longtime friends-turned-business-partners created The College Bound Organizer, the first and only comprehensive workbook and definitive guide for every high school student on the college track. How did Anna and Gail come up with the idea? Their story begins 25 years ago on the trading floor of a large New York based commercial bank. The two young women bonded instantly, forming a close personal friendship that helped them get through children's birthday parties, kindergarten separations, middle school cliques, high school course selections and ultimately, college admissions. If raising three kids each seemed overwhelming at times, applying to college turned out to be downright staggering. Six students, 40 college visits, 71 college applications and two career women brought to their knees.Anna and Gail quickly discovered that the application process had changed dramatically since they applied to college. More complicated and confusing than ever, it necessitates a level of expertise and savvy that practically requires a master's degree in business. Which, luckily, Anna and Gail have, making them the perfect guides for students planning to attend college. Combining their career expertise with everything they've learned from their own children's experiences, their goal was to share their organizing system with the college bound community. They've packed The College Bound Organizer with worksheets, checklists, charts, tips and advice that make it easy-to-use for parents and teenagers alike. After all, who wouldn't want to successfully navigate the college search and application process with less stress and anxiety?Two moms. Six kids. One great idea.