Welcome back to school! I hope your summer gave you the chance to reflect on your first year of high school. Take some time to think about what you accomplished and what you'd like to accomplish this year. Then share these goals with someone who...
When you think about what you'd like to get out of your high school experience, use the summer to get to know yourself better. What were your strong subjects last year? Are they the ones you enjoyed the most? When you think about the subjects...
Believe it or not, you’re halfway through high school! You probably found 10th grade to be more challenging than 9th in both the level of difficulty and the amount of work. You also probably found some things went better this year than they did the...
To all of you who are in the midst of AP exams, good luck! I hope they're going well. Last month I recommended that students do at least one college tour before the end of 10th grade. College representatives are also traveling around the country to...
The last grading period is a great time to make a big impact on your GPA for the year, since you have both your classroom work and your final exams still ahead of you. Some of you also have AP exams coming up. To be...
Despite the bit of snow we got in DC last weekend, it's spring college fair season, with fairs coming up here and other cities around the country. If you're attending a fair, a little preparation can help you make the most of your time. Review the...
For all of you student athletes, do you plan to play your sport in college? At what level? Students interested in playing varsity sports should become familiar with the NCAA's eligibility and recruiting rules, and sophomores can register now with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Talk to your...
If you took the PSAT you’ll be getting your scores soon. Have you created an account at Raise.me? Be sure to enter information about taking the exam and your results and research some of the colleges that offer microscholarships for your scores. It’s a great time...
If you haven't registered yet, there's still space available for College Admissions: A Road Map for 9th and 10th Graders next week. This event on Thursday at 6:30pm at the Hill Center will give you tips for starting your college search, insight on what colleges are looking...
Many of you are taking the PSAT this week or next. Good luck, but don't let it stress you out. These scores will never be shared with colleges, and you'll have another dry run next fall before the real thing. More important are some opportunities to...