To all of you who are in the midst of AP exams, good luck! I hope they're going well. Last month I recommended that students do at least one college tour before the end of 10th grade. College representatives are also traveling around the country to...
You're in the homestretch! With your first high school finals approaching, make the most of these last few weeks and any support your teachers offer for preparing and studying for exams. Your peers can also be great resources, especially if you can motivate each other...
The results are in, and congratulations are in order on all of your offers of admission. I hope you have several choices that you're excited about as you make your decision over the next few weeks. In addition to the advice in this article on...
Spring is finally here and it's a very busy time for juniors. You may have AP and IB exams, SATs and ACTs, and spring break college visits all in the next few weeks, along with you regular schoolwork and activities. If it feels overwhelming, your...
The last grading period is a great time to make a big impact on your GPA for the year, since you have both your classroom work and your final exams still ahead of you. Some of you also have AP exams coming up. To be...
This is the time of year to make a push for a strong finish. With both your last set of grades and your final exams factoring into your GPA for the year, the work you do now can still have a real impact on your...
Most students are still waiting on some decisions but many of you are attending admitted student days on campuses where you’ve been accepted. These events are an excellent way to inform your decision by getting a better feel for the academic atmosphere and campus life...
Juniors are in the thick of standardized testing, college rep visits at school, senior year course selection, and test prep. Congratulations to those of you who took your first SAT or ACT. Once you have an initial set of scores, you can use them along...
Despite the bit of snow we got in DC last weekend, it's spring college fair season, with fairs coming up here and other cities around the country. If you're attending a fair, a little preparation can help you make the most of your time. Review the...
Have you tried something new this year, like a sport or club that wasn't offered in middle school? If not, I challenge you to find something that you're curious about. Not only is exploring a new opportunity a way to grow personally and meet people,...