I was pleased to be mentioned in this article on the transition to high school, especially since the reference is about my favorite piece of advice for ninth graders: that your primary goal this year should be to lay the foundation for a successful high...
Most of my students have submitted their final applications or just have one or two remaining. Congratulations to all of you who have made it through this process! Many of you got good news around the holidays, and I am thrilled for all of you...
Last month I recommended that juniors research colleges online by checking out the Student Life or Campus Life sections of schools' websites. This information, along with what you learn from the Academics pages, can give you a sense of whether a particular college might be...
I hope you enjoyed your break, and I hope your time away gave you an opportunity to think about how the school year is going. In addition to your academic work, what activities have you been involved in? Which ones are you finding fun, interesting...
Even though we’re only halfway through the school year, many of you will be asked to look ahead and choose your 10th grade courses in the next few weeks. What subjects are you finding interesting and doing well in this year? Look for opportunities to...
Many of my students have already gotten some good news from colleges—congratulations to all of you who have received admission offers! If you applied Early Decision, you will need to pay your enrollment deposit and withdraw any applications you've submitted to other schools. (For those...
Last month I recommended researching majors and academic programs on colleges' websites as you explore schools that might be a good fit for you. Another important aspect of fit is campus life, which you can also learn about online. Most colleges have a "campus life,"...
Thanks to those of you who joined me in December for my webinar on standardized testing and test-optional admissions. If you missed it you can watch the recording here. I'll be revisiting this issue for sophomores toward the end of the school year, since students...
As you close out the year, take this opportunity to reflect on what you've accomplished in your first few months of high school. I hope you've had a successful transition and are doing well in your classes. Looking toward 2024, plan to explore some new activities....
Congratulations to all of you who submitted applications in the early round! While you may not be finished with your whole list, I know having this round complete is a great feeling. Your next step is to log into each college's portal to confirm that your...