If you’re like my students, you are wrapping up your applications, and awaiting your first decisions. I wish you lots of luck at this exciting time! As you transition from the application phase to the admission phase, there are a few things to keep in mind....
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family time and time for yourself to refresh and recharge for this next stretch until winter break. In addition to holiday decorations and ubiquitous holiday music, December also brings PSAT scores. If you've already taken a practice...
Thanksgiving break is always followed by a college-related event: the release of PSAT scores. As I mentioned in my October message, this test is strictly diagnostic for 10th graders. However, it offers an opportunity to start thinking ahead. The Class of 2025 should consider the...
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and got a chance to recharge. The holiday season can be fun and festive, and it can also be a great time for reflection as the year winds down and you look ahead to 2023. Did you make...
I'm so excited for all of my students as they are starting to hit submit on their applications! And I'm getting a lot of questions as they do, so I wanted to share answers to some of the most common ones. Many of you have questions...
Since it's October of junior year, you probably just took the PSAT. My most important reminder about this exam is that it's primarily a diagnostic test, just an opportunity to see how standardized testing might go later this year and start planning for whatever test...
I hope you've settled into the school year and are doing well and enjoying fall, both academically and more generally. Many of you will be getting your first quarter grades in the coming weeks. How have the first couple months of school been going? You...
How have your first few weeks of high school been going? Are you settling into a routine and understanding expectations? You're probably finding that teachers expect more of you in high school than they did in middle school. Remember, however, that you’re not expected to...
Welcome to your senior year! I'm so excited for you as you get ready for all the fun this year holds for you. Of course, there's plenty of work to do first. In addition to your classes, college applications and essays, there are two other...
I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer break and are refreshed and ready for the year ahead. Junior year is definitely a busy time but if you plan well, you can keep your workload manageable and reduce your stress level. Your first priority is to...