It’s almost back to school time and for some of you this will actually be your first time going to high school in-person. My primary advice to 9th graders is to set yourself up for a smooth transition to high school, and on the heels...
I hope your summer is off to a great start and that you’re getting the opportunity to do some of the fun things we’ve all missed out on over the last 16 months. In addition to fun I encourage students to take advantage of the...
We are finally into our long-awaited summer break and I hope you’re having some fun and some rest. This is also a good time to take stock of your high school experience so far and start thinking about what you want the second half to...
One of my recommendations for the first half of high school is to explore yourself and your interests, with an eye toward what you might want your college experience to be like. This summer is also a good time to start exploring colleges in a...
Graduation season is such an exciting time, and I love hearing from students about their plans. It's also bittersweet as friends prepare to go their separate ways and parents adjust to the idea that their kids will soon be "grown and flown." And after a...
The homestretch is here! I hope you're acing your AP exams and finals, and looking forward to some activities this summer that will help you relax and recharge. One last thing to do before school is out is get your letters of recommendation lined up. I...
The school year is wrapping up and I hope you have great plans for summer. It's time to relax and have fun, but you should also do something constructive—even better if these are the same activities. It's also time to revisit the goals you've been...
Congratulations on making it through your first year of high school! The upside of this disrupted year is that the rest of your high school experience should go more smoothly by comparison. You've certainly been well-prepared to deal with any curve balls that come your...
Decision day is almost here and I'm so excited for all of you who know where you'll be this fall, as well as those of you who are choosing among great options. Colleges have spent the last year creating new virtual visit offerings, and some...
We are approaching the homestretch of this tough school year and I hope you're looking forward to the next one as much as I am. If you haven't made final decisions on next year's course selection, keep in mind that colleges like to see rigor...