Good luck to those of you who are in the midst of AP exams and gearing up for finals. This is the time of year where stepping up your studying can have double the impact, since it will strengthen both your final term grade and...
As you gear up for your first high school finals, this is your chance to finish the year strong. Putting in the work now has extra payoff, since both your last term grades and your exam grades will benefit. Here are my tips: Start reviewing...
Congratulations to all of you on your college acceptances! I’m so excited for you as you make your final decisions about where you’ll spend the next four years. My advice for this phase is to take advantage of accepted student visits and other opportunities to...
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...
Now that in-person college visits are widely available again, I’ve been taking the opportunity to see some of our local campuses in the DC area. Local visits are a great way for you to start your college exploration as well. I recommend that students see...
It's National Volunteer Month, and it's the perfect time to find a service opportunity. Volunteering lets you build on your current interests or explore new ones, meet new people and develop your skills. To find an opportunity, check out Points of Light's Engage website, or...
Application season is winding down and admission season has begun. Congratulations to all of you who are starting to receive good news! As you get your offers of admission you should also be getting financial aid offers. When comparing offers, focus on what you actually have...
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....
Do you have summer plans in the works? Of course you'll need some down time so you can start your junior year fresh and energized, but you should also do something constructive. Spending time on a project or hobby, finding a job, or volunteering are...
Summer might seem like a long way off but this is the time to plan. First, taking a break is essential so you'll be rested and ready for the next school year. It's also helpful, however, to have constructive activities to fill your time. Whether...