By this time your mid-year report has probably been sent to your colleges and unless you have new information to share with admissions reps, the rest is a waiting game. Offers of admission are continuing to come in and I'm delighted to hear from students...
This time of year my priorities for juniors usually include doing well in your classes, prepping for standardized tests, college visits and summer plans. Doing well in your classes is still at the top, and this year I’m prioritizing college research. Right now this consists...
As I noted last month, we’re in a cold dark stretch of a long hard year. This time of year is always challenging for my students and with unique COVID challenges piled on top, I hope you’re taking care of yourself, managing your workload, and...
I hope your freshman year is going well academically and that you’re able to find some non-academic activities to enjoy. The limits on our options are discouraging but still life somehow goes on. If you haven’t explored any extracurricular opportunities this year such as clubs,...
Seniors are at the tail end of the application cycle and there's a steady trickle of admission offers coming in, which will be followed shortly by invitations for admitted student events. Last year, those events were moved online and I expect every college will offer...
One of the most important things you can do this year is to make a special effort to get to know your teachers. Generally 11th grade teachers are the best choices for letters of recommendation, but the opportunities to develop relationships are more limited with...
Even without all the unique challenges of this year, January can put students in a rut when the weather is cold and the days are short. Yet this is actually a great time to start planning your summer. I'm optimistic that we'll see a lot...
For the past few months I've shared my thoughts on making the most of your 9th grade year: settling into high school, setting goals, assessing your progress and exploring new opportunities. However, there's not really that much to actually do in 9th grade with respect...
Students have been working hard on applications and news from the early round is starting to come in. I'm thrilled for those of you who have received admission offers, and am crossing my fingers for everyone who's expecting to hear in the next few weeks. January...
If you've been following my advice on standardized testing and are interested in more detail, on December 14 I'll have Jen Dillon from AdeptPrep tutoring joining me for Standardized Testing for the Class of 2022 and Beyond. We'll talk about the SAT and ACT, how...