Help Shape the Future of College Admissions Support

Are you a parent navigating the complex world of college admissions? We're conducting a focus group to better understand the challenges families face and the support they need most—and we'd love your input.

Why This Focus Group Matters

The college admissions landscape has changed dramatically. Between test-optional policies, holistic admissions, rising competition, and an overwhelming amount of conflicting advice online, parents need clear, trustworthy guidance more than ever. This focus group is designed to gather real insights from families like yours to help shape college admissions consulting services that truly meet your needs.

Whether your student is just starting high school or already deep in the application process, your perspective matters. We want to understand your priorities, concerns, budget considerations, and what kind of support would make the biggest difference in your family's journey.

Who Should Participate

This focus group is ideal for parents and guardians of high school students (or soon-to-be high school students) who are thinking about or actively planning for college. You don't need to have already hired a consultant—in fact, we want to hear from families at all stages of the process, including those who are just beginning to explore their options.

You might be wondering about test prep strategies, essay coaching, application timelines, financial aid, or how to identify the right-fit schools for your student. Whatever your questions or concerns, this is your opportunity to share them and help shape services that address real family needs.

What We'll Discuss

During the focus group, we'll explore topics like:

• Grade level and timeline concerns: When families start planning, and what support they need at each stage
• Target schools and fit: How families identify and evaluate colleges, from Ivy League aspirations to state schools and everything in between
• Test prep and standardized testing: SAT, ACT, test-optional policies, and how families approach this evolving landscape
• Budget and investment: What families are willing and able to invest in admissions support, and what represents good value
• Pain points and priorities: The biggest challenges you're facing and the outcomes that matter most

Your honest feedback will directly inform how college admissions consulting services are designed, priced, and delivered—making them more accessible, effective, and aligned with what families actually need.

Why Paperform for Focus Group Recruitment

Organizing focus groups used to mean juggling spreadsheets, email threads, and calendar chaos. With Paperform, the entire recruitment process becomes streamlined and professional. This form collects all the screening information upfront, so organizers can quickly identify ideal participants and send personalized invitations.

Paperform's conditional logic ensures families only see questions relevant to their situation, making the screening process faster and more pleasant. Built-in scheduling fields make it easy to find times that work for everyone, and automated confirmation emails keep participants informed every step of the way.

For research teams and consulting firms, Paperform integrates seamlessly with CRMs, project management tools, and calendar systems through Stepper (stepper.io)—your AI-native workflow builder. After someone submits this form, Stepper can automatically score their fit, add them to the right participant pool, send calendar invites, and even trigger reminder emails before the session. No manual work, no missed follow-ups, just smooth, professional coordination.

Whether you're a solo consultant gathering customer insights or an educational research firm recruiting for multiple studies, Paperform gives you a branded, conversion-optimized screening form that makes participation easy and keeps your pipeline organized.

Your Voice Matters

College admissions is deeply personal, often stressful, and increasingly expensive. By participating in this focus group, you're helping ensure that families have access to consulting services that are practical, transparent, and genuinely helpful. Plus, many focus groups offer compensation or incentives for your time and insights.

Take two minutes to complete this screening form, and we'll be in touch if you're a good fit for an upcoming session. Your experience and perspective could shape how thousands of families approach the college admissions journey in the years ahead.

Ready to share your story and help other families? Fill out the form below to get started.