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College Bound Parenting · Est. 2015

Empowering Parents & Guiding Students
That Strive for Excellence
in the Age of AI

The Reality

Your child is in a good school, making excellent grades, and doing the right things. You're showing up as a parent. But excellence is not the same as ready.

And when it comes to selective college admissions and scholarship attainment, the families who win are the ones who understood that difference early. This process demands more than good grades and good intentions. It demands strategic planning, intentionality, and a proven system. Most families don't have one.

Here's what makes it even harder — because you've worked hard and built a successful life, need-based financial aid isn't part of your equation. That $90,000-a-year price tag lands squarely on you. Which means your child doesn't just need to get in. They need to get in with the scholarships to make it affordable. That only happens with the right preparation, the right positioning, and the right people guiding the process.

Excellence deserves more than hope. It deserves a strategy.

The Solution

A Private "College Success" Membership Community

The families who win at this process don't figure it out alone — they find their village. College Bound Parenting is that village. This is a private membership community built for parents who are serious about their child's future and ready to stop leaving it to chance. Inside, you'll find a complete college success system built on the proven 9 Pillars of College Success framework, live weekly coaching, an expert AI college advisor available around the clock, and a community of parents who understand your journey because they are on it with you. No guesswork. No generic advice. Just a clear plan, the right tools, and a community that is as committed to your child's success as you are. One membership. Every benefit. Every child in your family.

Introducing

Ask Walter AI

College admissions is complex, high-stakes, and moves faster than any human can track. You shouldn't have to wait for a coaching call to get clarity.

We've trained Ask Walter AI on twenty years of battle-tested methodology, thousands of coaching hours, and deep data from over 450+ institutions. It doesn't replace the Village — it brings the Village's expertise to your fingertips, 24/7.

Whether you're brainstorming essay topics at midnight or need a strategic roadmap for the upcoming SATs, Ask Walter AI is the parenting assistant that ensures you never have to go it alone.

Broadcast Presence

National media coverage

Our community has been featured across national news networks, sharing expert insights on college admissions, scholarships, and navigating today's challenges.

CNN
December 2023
College Admissions Strategy

Black students weigh mentioning race in college admissions essays after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling

CNN featured CBP students and college success coach Tracy Ramos discussing how to navigate college applications in the post-affirmative action landscape — authentic identity, holistic presentation, and making it easy for colleges to know who you are.

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CNN
April 2024
Financial Aid & FAFSA

The FAFSA fiasco is a huge problem for students and colleges

CNN featured a parent and student from the CBP community discussing the real-world impact of the 2024 FAFSA delays — a crisis that hit hardest for families who had no backup plan and no one in their corner.

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NBC NEWS
May 2025
Career Readiness & Job Market

Black college seniors graduating into soft labor market and reduced DEI practices

NBC News interviewed CBP community members — including Walter Pearson, Victoria Pearson, and Director of Internships & Scholarships Louise Ross — on navigating today's challenging job market.

"We've survived worse things. These kids survived Covid. They certainly can survive D, E and I." — Louise Ross

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Our Scholars

CBP scholars — Class of 2026

High school graduates heading to top universities, and college graduates completing their journeys — all powered by the CBP methodology.

High School Class of 2026

Kourtney Ellison
Scholar
Noni McKee, Esq.
Parent

Kourtney Ellison

Howard University

School of Business

Parent: Noni McKee, Esq.

Thomas Mason
Scholar
Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason
Parent

Thomas Mason

UMBC

Meyerhoff Scholar M38

Parent: Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason

Walton Yarbrough
Scholar
Arthur & Kourtney Yarbrough
Parent

Walton Yarbrough

Howard University

Karsh STEM Scholar

Parent: Arthur & Kourtney Yarbrough

NT
Scholar
PT
Parent

Nate Thomas

Rockhurst University

Pre-Med Scholar

Parent: Paulo & Jose Thomas

College Class of 2026

HH
Scholar
MH
Parent

Hope Hall

Dartmouth College

Varsity Golf · Next: Duke University

Parent: Marvin & Pam Hall

KD
Scholar
JD
Parent

Kendall Dean

Princeton University

Varsity Lacrosse

Parent: John Dean

KM
Scholar
SB
Parent

Kirsten Manigault

University of Central Florida

Parent: Shelly L. Brown, Esq.

LR
Scholar
LR
Parent

Leah Ross

Howard University

Parent: Louise Ross