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...
Despite all the changes we've been through this year, my to-do list for 10th graders hasn't changed much. Your grades are always the priority in college planning, and in that respect this year is no different. In this final stretch of this long year, it...
If you're enjoying nice spring weather you may also be dreaming about summer. I'm finding that my students have gotten a later start this year than usual on their summer plans since the choices have been a moving target. Fortunately, many camps and programs have...
By this time your mid-year report has probably been sent to your colleges and unless you have new information to share with admissions reps, the rest is a waiting game. Offers of admission are continuing to come in and I'm delighted to hear from students...
This time of year my priorities for juniors usually include doing well in your classes, prepping for standardized tests, college visits and summer plans. Doing well in your classes is still at the top, and this year I’m prioritizing college research. Right now this consists...
As I noted last month, we’re in a cold dark stretch of a long hard year. This time of year is always challenging for my students and with unique COVID challenges piled on top, I hope you’re taking care of yourself, managing your workload, and...
I hope your freshman year is going well academically and that you’re able to find some non-academic activities to enjoy. The limits on our options are discouraging but still life somehow goes on. If you haven’t explored any extracurricular opportunities this year such as clubs,...