The Grove, Rooted College Planning’s Facebook community for parents, gives you the guidance you need to feel confident leading your kid through this chapter of life.
Now enrolling parents of the Class of 2028
Some parents want to guide their kid through this themselves. The Grove makes that possible.
Full one-on-one consulting isn't the right fit for every family — and The Grove was built with that in mind.
The Grove gives you the guidance, knowledge, and support to be the guide for your child.
The Grove is a private Facebook community for parents of high schoolers who want to stay informed, connected, and supported throughout the college planning process — without the overwhelm of doing it all on their own.
Here’s what you’ll find inside The Grove:
🌿 College planning guidance from Carly, delivered regularly so you always know what to be thinking about and when
🌿 Expert guest speakers covering topics like financial aid, testing, college fit, and more
🌿 Curated resources to help you navigate every stage of the process
🌿 A community of parents who are right there in the thick of it with you
The direction you need to be the guide your teenager is looking for — and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you're doing everything you can.
This is for you if…
🌿 You want to stay informed and ahead of the process without hiring a full-time consultant
🌿 You're tired of Googling and getting a different answer every time
🌿 You want a community of parents who get what this season of life feels like
🌿 You're not sure where to start — and you'd love someone to just tell you what to focus on right now
This isn't for you if…
🌿 You're looking for someone to work with your student
🌿 You've already made up your mind about where your child is going and just want someone to help them get in
College is one of the biggest decisions your family will make — and having the right information makes all the difference. The Grove puts that information in your hands, so you can show up for your kid with confidence every step of the way.
I'm Carly, the founder of Rooted College Planning and a Certified Educational Planner. Before starting Rooted, I spent my career working inside college admissions and enrollment offices, which means I understand how colleges make decisions, how financial aid works, and what families need to know that nobody's telling them.
I created The Grove because I kept meeting parents who were smart, involved, and doing everything right, but still felt completely lost. Not every family needs full one-on-one support, but every family deserves access to accurate guidance. The Grove is how I make that possible.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start planning, you're in the right place.
