October is a busy month for juniors, with challenging classes, extracurricular activities, and college planning starting to take shape. Your transcript is the most important factor in college admissions, so your top priority should be your academic performance. If your grades weren't as strong as...
I’m so excited for all of my students who are submitting their first college applications! With Early Action and Early Decision deadlines approaching, I hope you’re feeling good about your progress. As you put the finishing touches on your applications, aim to submit at least...
Welcome to senior year! This is an exciting time, with plenty to look forward to over the next several months. But as college application season gets underway there’s also plenty to do, and staying organized will make the months ahead much easier. If you haven’t already...
Welcome to junior year! This is an important year in the college planning process, but you don’t need to tackle everything at once. As you settle into your new schedule, focus first on developing routines that will serve you well to manage your academics, activities,...
Welcome back to school! With freshman year behind you, sophomore year is a chance to build on what you learned last year and start thinking more intentionally about this next phase of your high school experience. As always, academics should be your top priority. You may...
Welcome to high school, Class of 2030! Freshman year is the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and your most important goal right now is to make a smooth transition and build a strong foundation for the years ahead. Start by getting comfortable with your new...
The Common App is now open for the Class of 2027! Students can resume work on all "My Common App" sections, including the Family section, which did not roll over due to some structural changes. A couple of updates to note: First, the organization name...
I hope you’ve been enjoying your summer and moving forward on your summer goals. If you’ve been reading this newsletter regularly, you may already be working on creating a résumé or developing your standardized testing plan. Now it's time to take stock and see what...
I hope you've been enjoying a fun and relaxing summer! As the school year gets closer, make the most of the weeks you have left. If you have summer assignments, be sure you're on track to finish them. Then reflect on the goals you set...
I hope you're enjoying your summer so far, finding time to relax, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy a well-earned break. At the same time, summer is one of the best opportunities rising seniors have to reduce fall stress by getting a jump...