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...
Welcome back to school! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to get back to work. As always, your top priority should be to have a strong academic year. Settle into your classes and be sure you understand your teachers' policies and...
Welcome to high school! I hope you're having a smooth transition to this new phase, and I hope you're excited about the new opportunities that the next four years will offer. The best way to prepare for college right now is simply to set yourself up...