OK class of 2024, it’s go time! The Common App is open for you to complete, polish and start submitting whenever you're ready. Individual colleges have been adding their questions and for the most part I’m seeing them ready to go as well. You can also...
As the school year approaches, there are two things I hope you can fit in before the end of summer. First, if you haven't done any college visits yet, try to see at least a couple in these last few weeks of break. Colleges are...
I hope you've been having a great summer! As the school year approaches, think about how to use these last few weeks. First, make sure you're on track to finish any summer work that was assigned. Then, if you made a summer to-do list or...
I hope you've been enjoying all of your celebrations, and connecting with your family and friends at this exciting time. I'm so thrilled for all of you as you move on to this next phase, and I have some parting advice. First, some nuts and bolts...
I hope you've got a fun summer lined up to give you a break between your busy junior year and the upcoming fall. At the same time, college applications and essays take a lot of time to prepare, so I encourage you to get as...
Two years down and two to go! There are two summer priorities I recommend for rising juniors. The first is to start visiting colleges. Many students wait until the second semester of 11th grade to plan campus tours, but it can become hard to fit...
Now that you're done with your first year of high school, it's a good time to take stock of how things went. Were you able settle into a new routine and lay a strong foundation for the next three years? Did you set goals for...
Congratulations on your college decision! I hope you’re excited about your next step and are enjoying all kinds of year-end festivities like yearbook signings, senior week celebrations, prom and, of course, graduation. There are a few more college related to-do list items: finalizing enrollment, choosing housing...
We’re getting into the homestretch of the year and juniors have been working hard! I hope AP exams went well for everyone who had them, and I know a lot of you are turning your attention to finals and perhaps an upcoming SAT or ACT,...
As you wrap up this year it may be hard to believe that you're nearly halfway through your high school experience. I hope you’ve been having a great year, with lots of opportunities to explore academic and extracurricular interests. This is a good time to...