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...
As the last college applications are getting submitted, the high school semester is wrapping up. This means your school counselor is sending out your midyear report with your senior year grades to date. This report will go to any college where your application is still...
Congratulations are in order for so many of you! I’m talking to students who have been getting good news about their ED and EA applications, as well as students who have finished their regular decision submissions. I’m so excited for all of you as you...
My students have started to hear back from their early round of applications. If you made an Early Decision commitment and were admitted to your school, congratulations! You will not only need to send a deposit but also withdraw any applications that are pending at...
Congratulations to all of you who submitted Early Decision and Early Action applications! I know you've worked hard and it feels good to have some of these out the door. I'm crossing my fingers for you! Be sure to check the portals for each of...
October is here and the FAFSA is open! While every school has its own deadlines for financial aid applications, November 1 is a good date to shoot for. Be sure to review each of your schools' financial aid websites to see if they have additional...
School has barely begun but the Class of 2022 application cycle is well underway. If you haven't been working on your Common Application or personal statement, it's time to get started, especially if you have Early Decision or Early Action applications coming up. Most of...
I hope you’ve been having a wonderful, restorative summer! While there’s still some time left to enjoy, school is around the corner. The Common App is now open for the Class of '22 and I hope you’re taking advantage of your remaining out-of-school time to...
I hope your summer is off to a great start and that you’re getting the opportunity to do some of the fun things we’ve all missed out on over the last 16 months. In addition to fun I encourage students to take advantage of the...
Graduation season is such an exciting time, and I love hearing from students about their plans. It's also bittersweet as friends prepare to go their separate ways and parents adjust to the idea that their kids will soon be "grown and flown." And after a...