Although many colleges have extended their deadlines, Friday was still decision day for a lot of you—congratulations to those who made your choices and sent your deposits! If you’re still considering a school that has moved its deadline to June 1, continue to take advantage of...
This is a long one, because the Class of 2020 has a unique set of logisitical challenges in addition to the emotional ones. Here goes. Take Care and Prepare Like everyone else is telling you, take care of yourself physically and mentally, and take care of those...
This is a long post, folks. Juniors have a unique set of challenges in this year's college admissions cycle. Be aware, however, that everyone in the Class of 2021 is in the same boat and colleges are prepared to be flexible in this unprecedented year. First...
During this challenging and uncertain time, the top priority is to take care of yourself—your physical health and general well-being—and those around you. On the academic front, I have students who have a heavier workload than they did when they were going to school every day,...
Priorities I'll say the same thing everyone else is saying: during this difficult and uncertain time your top priority is to stay healthy and well, and to help those around you do the same. If, like many of my students, you’re getting a lot of work from...
March can be stressful as many of you are on pins and needles anticipating your last round of admission offers. The waiting can be hard but keep in mind that by the beginning of April you’ll have all your choices in hand and the ball...
Congratulations to all of you who took the SAT in school this week and good luck to those who are taking it next weekend. If this is your first "real" standardized test, it's a good starting point to help you start developing your college list. ...
Tenth grade is the perfect time to explore colleges, and meeting with admissions representatives locally is a great way to start. There are a couple of college fairs coming up in Maryland and one in Northern Virginia in the next few weeks, and college representatives...
You're probably watching from the sidelines right now as your 11th grade friends are knee deep in standardized testing. Although your "real" exams are a long way off, you may be taking diagnostic tests like the PreACT or PSAT 8/9. These are a useful way...
Now that most application deadlines are out of the way, I hope you're getting a chance to catch your breath. As acceptances and financial aid offers continue to come in, DC students should complete the DC TAG application now if there are any eligible schools...