At this time of year my advice for everyone starts off the same way: do as well as you can in your classes and on your finals. Of course this year looks a bit different, with many schools canceling exams and APs being taken at...
Even under these unusual circumstances, my typical advice for juniors still holds: the most important thing right now for college is to do as well as you can in your classes. In another year you might be taking standardized tests or visiting colleges, but none...
Although many colleges have extended their deadlines, Friday was still decision day for a lot of you—congratulations to those who made your choices and sent your deposits! If you’re still considering a school that has moved its deadline to June 1, continue to take advantage of...
This is a long one, because the Class of 2020 has a unique set of logisitical challenges in addition to the emotional ones. Here goes. Take Care and Prepare Like everyone else is telling you, take care of yourself physically and mentally, and take care of those...
This is a long post, folks. Juniors have a unique set of challenges in this year's college admissions cycle. Be aware, however, that everyone in the Class of 2021 is in the same boat and colleges are prepared to be flexible in this unprecedented year. First...
During this challenging and uncertain time, the top priority is to take care of yourself—your physical health and general well-being—and those around you. On the academic front, I have students who have a heavier workload than they did when they were going to school every day,...
Priorities I'll say the same thing everyone else is saying: during this difficult and uncertain time your top priority is to stay healthy and well, and to help those around you do the same. If, like many of my students, you’re getting a lot of work from...
As a gap year consultant and a huge fan of gap years it pains me to say this, but we may see colleges much more reluctant to approve deferrals than in a normal cycle. If students are faced with starting college online, I see a...
An awful lot has happened since my last post. Things are developing quickly but I’ve listed a few major updates below, and I’m hosting Zoom calls for parents and students. (Check the calendar for details and registration.) The April ACT and May SAT have been...
The college admissions process can be stressful and uncertain, and unfortunately this year the COVID-19 virus is adding to that uncertainty. Seniors are waiting on the last round of admission offers, and many are considering additional visits to make their final decisions by May 1. ...