You'll be getting PSAT scores in a few weeks, so this is the perfect time to take a practice ACT, choose a test and develop a testing plan. It's also a great time to start doing campus visits.  DCPS students should consider scheduling a tour...

I hope you're off to a great start and have been working to lay the foundation for a successful year. This includes academics, which are central in college admissions, but it also includes the activities you're involved in and the college search itself.  Whether you've...

I hope you're having a fun, restful and meaningful summer.  As you savor these last few weeks of vacation, take note of what you've accomplished and add it to your resume or whatever method you've chosen to track your activities.  Think inclusively—these don't have to...