As you head toward the finish line of 10th grade, this is a great time to begin exploring what you might want in your college experience without the pressure of building an actual college list just yet. Visiting a few local campuses can help you...
April is Internship Awareness Month, as well as National Volunteer Month. That makes this a great time to think about how you want to grow over the course of your high school experience, and what kinds of activities will support that growth. Many of my students...
As a long-time DC resident and former federal employee, I'm acutely aware that many of my friends and neighbors are experiencing or may be anticipating significant financial disruption. On February 11, I hosted a webinar for families who are facing financial challenges and have children...
One of the best parts of working with students is hearing from them as offers of admission roll in. By April 1, most students will receive all remaining decisions, and the deadline to commit is May 1. Be sure to check your college portals to...
Spring is here, and for juniors that means standardized testing. Some of my students have already taken the SAT or ACT at least once, but even if you’re just getting started, you have plenty of time to meet my recommended goal of completing testing before...
As the weather warms and spring break is within reach, this is a great time to set goals for the homestretch of the school year. Whether you want to improve academically, explore extracurricular interests, or get a head start on college planning, a little preparation...
I’m hearing from 9th graders who are choosing their classes for sophomore year, and many of you have more decisions to make on coursework than you’ve had in previous grades. In general, colleges like to see students challenging themselves, so consider stepping up your level...
As the second semester gets into full swing, most seniors are in the waiting stage of the college admissions cycle, but mid-year reports, admissions decisions, financial aid offers, and final college choices will be here before you know it. In the coming weeks you should...
We've passed the midpoint of the year and it’s time to take stock of how things are going. Your grades are the most important factor in college admissions, so if you need extra support, now is the time to seek help. Depending on how your...
As you reach the midpoint of the school year, check in on your progress. Are your classes going well? Are you balancing your workload effectively? If you’re selecting courses for next year, aim for a balance of rigor and manageability—colleges like to see challenging coursework,...