With school out and your schedule a little lighter, summer is the perfect time to get a head start on your college applications—and trust me, your fall self will thank you for it! This is especially true for the writing you'll be doing. A head...
Summer is the perfect time to pause and take stock of your high school journey so far, and start planning for what’s ahead. One of the best ways to do this is to create or update your résumé. Include everything you spend time on outside...
Summer is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what you want out of your high school experience. What subjects did you enjoy most last year? What made them interesting? What activities outside of class excited you? Taking time to get to know yourself...
Congratulations, Class of 2025! My students have been busy with yearbook signings, performances, senior week, prom, and graduation, and I’m so excited for all of you as you prepare to take your next steps! Whether you're heading straight to college, taking a gap year, or...
You’ve just about made it through what’s often the most intense year of high school, and you deserve a chance to relax and recharge. At the same time, summer is a key opportunity to get a head start on college applications before senior year begins. First...
You’re at the halfway point of your high school experience—congrats! Before you dive into summer fun, take some time to reflect on the goals you set this year. What went well? What would you do differently? Use those insights to set a few goals for the months ahead.
If you’re traveling this summer, consider visiting colleges near your destination, especially if you've got a trip planned for mid- to late-August when colleges may be back in session and you can see a typical day on campus. Visiting a variety of campuses—big and small, urban and rural—will help you get a feel for what might be the right fit. Then you can make your junior year visits more focused and productive.
This is also the perfect time to plan for standardized testing. In fact, it's one of the best ways to make your junior year less stressful. Most juniors will take their first SAT or ACT between February and April next year, but planning now can give you more options and perhaps use some open time this summer to get ahead. To get started, take a diagnostic of each test, choose the one that suits you best, and consider starting prep this summer. If you need help developing your plan, or guidance on other college-related topics, I’d love to hear from you.
Congratulations on finishing (or nearly finishing) your first year of high school! This year may have brought surprises and challenges, but you've taken a big step forward and laid the groundwork for what's to come. Now that summer is here, it’s the perfect time to...
Congratulations to all the seniors who have finalized their college decisions! It’s an exciting moment as you sport your college gear, register for orientation, and dream about the next four years. I hope you’re soaking up all the fun of this season. But don't lose...
Whether you’re finishing AP exams this week, preparing for finals, or getting ready for the SAT or ACT, I know this is a high-pressure time. Keep doing your best to finish strong—your performance now helps set the stage for a successful college application process. As your...
For those of you taking AP exams, I hope they've been going well. Next step: preparing for finals. This is a critical time to focus—your efforts now can boost both your exam scores and final grades. Create a study schedule you can stick to, and...