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 a freshman, your focus should be on exploration—of yourself, your interests, and the opportunities available to you. If you haven’t joined any clubs, sports, or arts programs yet, consider trying something new in the coming weeks. Extracurricular activities not only make high school more...

We're almost at the halfway point in the school year, a great time to reflect on how things are going. Set yourself up for success for the rest of the year by identifying how you learn best, whether it’s through hands-on projects, group study sessions,...

I always tell students that the goal for 9th grade is to lay the foundation for a successful high school experience. As you go through high school, one of the best things you can do to ensure your success is to connect with people who...

Now that we're a few months into the school year I hope you've been able to get into a routine that's working for you, and are building strong relationships with your teachers.  I also hope you're exploring the new opportunities that high school offers. If...

Welcome to high school, Class of 2028! I’m glad you’re joining me for advice on college, but I’m going to start with advice on high school. Your goal for freshman year is to have a smooth transition and to lay the foundation for a successful...

I hope you’re having a great summer! This break is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and plan for the next one. Did you meet the goals you set for yourself? What were the things that helped you achieve them, or the...

We’re getting close to the end of the school year and you might be getting into vacation mode, but try to hang in there a little longer so you can have a strong finish to 9th grade. This is actually a key opportunity to boost...

We’re now closer to the end of the school year than the beginning. How does your high school experience so far compare to what you expected? Are you finding yourself challenged? If not, are there opportunities you can seek out and take advantage of? If...

We’re more than halfway through the school year and it’s time to think about summer planning. If you have activities that you usually do in the summer like camp, sports, or family travel, those are great things to continue. If your summers have mostly been...