This is a long one, because the Class of 2020 has a unique set of logisitical challenges in addition to the emotional ones. Here goes. Take Care and Prepare Like everyone else is telling you, take care of yourself physically and mentally, and take care of those...
March can be stressful as many of you are on pins and needles anticipating your last round of admission offers. The waiting can be hard but keep in mind that by the beginning of April you’ll have all your choices in hand and the ball...
Now that most application deadlines are out of the way, I hope you're getting a chance to catch your breath. As acceptances and financial aid offers continue to come in, DC students should complete the DC TAG application now if there are any eligible schools...
To those of you wrapping up your Regular Decision applications this week, congratulations! And for those of you who submitted Early Decision and Early Action applications, I hope you've been receiving good news from colleges in the last few weeks. If your ED application was deferred...
As the holidays approach that means another round of application deadlines, and in the meantime Early Decision and Early Action offers are starting to trickle in. I know many of you are waiting on pins and needles and I wish you the best of luck...
Congratulations to all of you who submitted Early Action and Early Decision applications by November 1. Some of you are still working toward November 15 deadlines; if you need support in the homestretch, please contact me. After you've hit submit, take a break—you've earned it! Then...
The FAFSA and CSS Profile are now open, so get to work on completing these documents and submitting them to your colleges. For those of you applying Early Decision or Early Action, a few deadlines have arrived and more are approaching. Create a timeline to...
The 2019-20 application cycle has officially begun, so let's get to work! First, I hope you'll join me at the Hill Center on September 19 for College Admissions: A Road Map for 11th and 12th Grade Students. And if you've attended this event in the past...
To have a less-stressful writing process and a better product, get started this summer on your personal statement and school-specific essays. Claster Educational Services is here for you, with both one-on-one essay support and group sessions available to help you get a running start. • For...
Congratulations to all of you! As you close out your high school career I hope you take the many opportunities you'll have to reflect on all you’ve accomplished. And don't forget to take your opportunities to thank everyone who helped you along the way. For those...