Welcome to high school! My best college-related advice for 9th graders is to lay the foundation for a successful high school experience.  Give yourself a chance to adjust to the new routines and expectations, and be proactive in communicating with your parents, teachers, and others...

This is my first message to the Class of 2023.  Thanks for reading! Now that you've had a little time to regroup from the school year, take some time to reflect on your middle school experience as you look ahead to high school.  What went well,...

You've completed your first year of high school! How did it go? Summer is a valuable opportunity to catch your breath and reflect on your year.  Think about the goals you set, what you accomplished, what you enjoyed, what you found meaningful and what you...

You're in the homestretch! With your first high school finals approaching, make the most of these last few weeks and any support your teachers offer for preparing and studying for exams. Your peers can also be great resources, especially if you can motivate each other...

This is the time of year to make a push for a strong finish.  With both your last set of grades and your final exams factoring into your GPA for the year, the work you do now can still have a real impact on your...

Have you tried something new this year, like a sport or club that wasn't offered in middle school? If not, I challenge you to find something that you're curious about.  Not only is exploring a new opportunity a way to grow personally and meet people,...

The next school year may seem far away but you'll be choosing your 10th grade classes soon.  You probably know that colleges are looking for good grades but they are also interested in students taking a rigorous curriculum.  My rule of thumb is to take...

We’re barely into the new year, but believe it or not it's time to start thinking about the summer.  If you're planning to get a job or internship this year, start networking now.  How do you do that?  Think about people you know who do...

My priority for freshmen is always to lay the foundation for a successful high school experience. How is high school going so far? As you look back on 2018 and ahead to 2019, what do you hope to achieve in the new year?  Think about...

If you're in the DC area, I hope you'll join me for my talk on college admissions next week (Thursday, November 15) at the Hill Center.  We'll discuss what to think about as you look ahead toward college exploration, and things you can do now to be...