I hope you've been having a great summer! As the school year approaches, think about how to use these last few weeks. First, make sure you're on track to finish any summer work that was assigned. Then, if you made a summer to-do list or...
I hope you've been having a great summer! As the school year approaches, think about how to use these last few weeks. First, make sure you're on track to finish any summer work that was assigned. Then, if you made a summer to-do list or...
Two years down and two to go! There are two summer priorities I recommend for rising juniors. The first is to start visiting colleges. Many students wait until the second semester of 11th grade to plan campus tours, but it can become hard to fit...
As you wrap up this year it may be hard to believe that you're nearly halfway through your high school experience. I hope you’ve been having a great year, with lots of opportunities to explore academic and extracurricular interests. This is a good time to...
Standardized testing continues to be a hot topic in college admissions, with questions about the test-optional movement at the top of the list. Another development that particularly impacts the Class of 2025 is the coming release of the digital SAT. The SAT will be given...
As the trees are sprouting new buds and leaves, and the days grow longer, I am feeling my own sense of renewal. You might also be feeling more energy and and getting ideas for projects you’d like to tackle this spring, so this is a...
At this cold, dark time of year it can be hard to think about summer, but this is actually a great time to start planning. Summer schedules are starting to become available for academic and athletic programs as well as camps. If you're planning to...
Thanksgiving break is always followed by a college-related event: the release of PSAT scores. As I mentioned in my October message, this test is strictly diagnostic for 10th graders. However, it offers an opportunity to start thinking ahead. The Class of 2025 should consider the...
I hope you've settled into the school year and are doing well and enjoying fall, both academically and more generally. Many of you will be getting your first quarter grades in the coming weeks. How have the first couple months of school been going? You...
Welcome back to school! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to get back to work. As always, your top priority should be to have a strong academic year. Settle into your classes and be sure you understand your teachers' policies and...
You’ve officially completed the first half of high school and believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking a little bit about college. By the end of 10th grade I like students to have done a few college visits, but this summer can also...