CGN Research and Insights:
Navigating the future of education and careers
Welcome to the College Guidance Network (CGN) library of research and data-driven whitepapers to help families, school counselors, and district leaders navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of high school counseling and postsecondary transition into college and careers.
The AI Inflection Point:
How parents are rethinking college and careers for their teens
As AI begins to change the career landscape and entry-level job market, American families are rethinking education and career pathways for their teens.
In this whitepaper, based on a January 2026 national survey of high school parents, we explore the duality of anxiety and opportunity as parents evaluate the role of AI in education and counseling, as well as its projected effect on the job market as a whole.
The State of High School Counseling: Balancing caseloads and changing college & career landscape
As demands and caseloads continue to grow on school counselors, capacity is being stretched thin. And changes in the college and career pathway (along with misinformation on the internet) add a special challenge to counseling departments across the country.
This whitepaper shares the results of our 2026 national survey of high school counselors, focusing on counselor capacity, AI, and the opportunities for tech-driven advising support.
The Guidance Gap: Navigating the Increasingly Volatile College & Career Landscape
This March 2026 survey of parents across the US explores the anxiety levels of parents and teens, the perceived support from high school counseling departments, and where the guidance gap is widest.
Who is College Guidance Network (CGN)?
College Guidance Network is a mission-driven organization that helps counselors and high school families navigate the complexities of the college and career transitions in a rapidly changing world. We are the only tech-enabled career and college planning solution that is human-centered and combines the power of AI with a team of over 400+ experts. By using safe AI tools with vetted information from top experts and guardrails, counselors can collaborate with students and their families to get high-quality support instantly around the clock.
What services does CGN provide?
CGN provides the tools and guidance that empowers families and maximizes school counselor capacity. CGN also provides exceptional live and recorded programming, with admissions officers and industry experts that are open to all.