We're at the midpoint of the year and I hope your classes are going well. You may be starting to choose classes for next year also. Colleges like to see rigor, and my rule of thumb is to take the most challenging classes you can...

I hope you had time during winter break to relax and enjoy some of the things you love doing. During the holidays we got a lot of messages about giving, and one of the best ways to do that is by volunteering. The MLK Day...

As 2021 winds down, I hope you had a great year, as well as a great school year so far. Looking ahead, think about ways to make 2022 even better! What successes did you have this year? What challenges did you overcome? And more importantly,...

I hope your school year is going well! Many of you are getting a first report card around this time. Remember that of all the things colleges look at, academics are the most important. I'm hearing from a lot of students who are still finding...

Now that school is in full swing, I hope you’ve settled into a routine that’s working for you.  Are you getting the study time you need? Enough sleep? Time for fun? If not, spend some mental energy thinking about how to improve on it, or...

Welcome back to school! I hope the new year is starting off well. This may not be your first year of high school but I know that for many of you this is the first time you’re taking classes in your high school. One thing...

It’s almost back to school time and for some of you this will actually be your first time going to high school in-person. My primary advice to 9th graders is to set yourself up for a smooth transition to high school, and on the heels...

One of my recommendations for the first half of high school is to explore yourself and your interests, with an eye toward what you might want your college experience to be like. This summer is also a good time to start exploring colleges in a...