I hope you've been having a fun, relaxing summer. It's so important to take a real break so you can return to school with fresh energy. So why is this the perfect time to get started with college planning?  Because there are things you can...

I hope you’re having a great summer so far! In addition to taking classes, doing internships and working, some of my rising seniors are prepping for one more bite at the standardized testing apple, and I'm encouraging all of them to start working on college...

You made it through the dreaded junior year! I hope you've had a successful year, whatever that means to you. In fact, this is a great opportunity to do some reflection on that question. What goals did you set for yourself this year? Have you...

Good luck to all of you in the thick of AP exams, as well as those of you taking the SAT this weekend!  I know it's a busy time, so hang in there. As you head into the tail end of the year, focus on a...

A year from now you’ll have your admission offers in hand and will be choosing your destination for your college experience. It’s exciting to watch your friends who are seniors going through this, and it can be nerve-racking as well. My best advice for you...

I know many of you are in the thick of test prep and I hope you have a plan in place that's working for you. Remember also that there should be less pressure around test scores than in the past because of the test-optional movement....

The first semester is wrapping up--how did it go? The most important thing in college admissions is your grades, so if you need support to keep them strong now is the time to get help. (You should also be aware that this time next year,...

I hope your year is off to a great start!  Since winter break ended my students have been working hard in their classes and getting back to their extracurricular activities. What are you looking forward to or focusing on for the next few months? College...

PSAT scores came back this week, so if you’ve already taken a practice ACT you can now finalize your testing plan. This is a great step to take to add some certainty and structure to your planning process. If you haven’t taken a practice ACT,...

Most of you just took the PSAT in October, and I hope it went well! You'll be getting scores in December, and for many juniors this is the first step in creating your standardized testing plan. However, I hope the pressure around the SAT and...