I hope you're off to a great start and have been working to lay the foundation for a successful year. This includes academics, which are central in college admissions, but it also includes the activities you're involved in and the college search itself. Whether you've...
This year of high school can be a fun one; you're past the new-kid phase of freshman year, but the pressures of college admission are not front and center yet. Still, you may be taking more challenging classes than you did last year and teachers'...
Welcome to high school! I'll keep this short, because the most important thing to do right now is settle in to your classes and new routine and get to know your teachers. You'll have choices you didn't have in middle school, so explore new sports,...
Are you enjoying a restful summer break? Are you starting on college applications and essays? Ideally, the answer to both of these questions is "yes." After a week offline to update for the 2017-18 application cycle, the Common App is now open. While students were having...
I hope you're having a fun, restful and meaningful summer. As you savor these last few weeks of vacation, take note of what you've accomplished and add it to your resume or whatever method you've chosen to track your activities. Think inclusively—these don't have to...
Have you been able to check off most of your summer to-do list? You have some time left if you still have things you want to accomplish or enjoy. Make a plan for these last few weeks, because they'll go by quickly! As you get ready...
For 9th graders, my advice about college is simple: put in place what you need to have a smooth transition to high school. You'll have so many academic, extracurricular and social opportunities that you didn't have in middle school, so start the year rested and...
If you're an East Coast student, AP scores are being released this week. Check the schedule for the release date for your state, then consider this advice on using those scores. If you identify areas where you could use additional preparation before college starts in...
Congratulations on finishing a very busy year! I hope you've had an opportunity to take a break and are getting ready to work on applications and essays. You will have a better product and a less stressful process if you start early and take advantage...
[section background_repeat="repeat" background_position="center top" background_attachment="static" background_scroll="none"] Now that you have your final grades, take this opportunity to reflect. How did your school year go? Are you satisfied with your grades, and do you feel they accurately represent the work you did? What about your experiences outside...