Decisions, decisions! With acceptances in hand I hope you have wonderful options on the table. For most students cost is a consideration, so for guidance on appealing financial aid offers, take a look at this recent article as well as these two from previous years. ...
At this point in the year you should be in regular contact with your school counselor and you may have been asked to complete a questionnaire or brag sheet for him or her. Be thoughtful and thorough, since this information will help your counselor advise...
Final exams are approaching, and now is the time to create a study plan. Need some help? Smith Rivas is offering an excellent study skills session on April 22 at the Hill Center. After all, who wouldn’t want “Better Grades in Less Time?” To register,...
Your first high school final exams are coming up and they’re an important opportunity to boost your grades for the year. As you start to prepare, check out the “Better Grades in Less Time” workshop on April 22 at the Hill Center. Smith Rivas can...
Most students around the country have a variety of affordable options for higher education through their state’s system of public colleges, universities and community colleges. DC high school students, however, have only one in-state choice. The DC TAG program was created to offer additional options...
Are you enjoying a restful summer break? Are you starting on college applications and essays? Ideally, the answer to both of these questions is "yes." After a week offline to update for the 2017-18 application cycle, the Common App is now open. While students were having...