Congratulations on finishing your first year of high school! I always tell students that the goal in 9th grade is to settle in and lay the foundation for a successful high school experience. Were you able to do that this year? If you set goals...
I’m so thrilled for all of you who have finalized your college choices and made your commitments! This is an exciting time as you don your college's gear and look ahead to your home for the next four years. Remember to keep an eye out...
Good luck to all of you in the thick of AP exams, as well as those of you taking the SAT this weekend! I know it's a busy time, so hang in there. As you head into the tail end of the year, focus on a...
Good luck to those of you who are in the midst of AP exams and gearing up for finals. This is the time of year where stepping up your studying can have double the impact, since it will strengthen both your final term grade and...
As you gear up for your first high school finals, this is your chance to finish the year strong. Putting in the work now has extra payoff, since both your last term grades and your exam grades will benefit. Here are my tips: Start reviewing...
Congratulations to all of you on your college acceptances! I’m so excited for you as you make your final decisions about where you’ll spend the next four years. My advice for this phase is to take advantage of accepted student visits and other opportunities to...
A year from now you’ll have your admission offers in hand and will be choosing your destination for your college experience. It’s exciting to watch your friends who are seniors going through this, and it can be nerve-racking as well. My best advice for you...
Now that in-person college visits are widely available again, I’ve been taking the opportunity to see some of our local campuses in the DC area. Local visits are a great way for you to start your college exploration as well. I recommend that students see...
It's National Volunteer Month, and it's the perfect time to find a service opportunity. Volunteering lets you build on your current interests or explore new ones, meet new people and develop your skills. To find an opportunity, check out Points of Light's Engage website, or...
Application season is winding down and admission season has begun. Congratulations to all of you who are starting to receive good news! As you get your offers of admission you should also be getting financial aid offers. When comparing offers, focus on what you actually have...