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...
Road Map, Seniors, Uncategorized / 27.06.2023
Road Map for Summer: Class of 2023
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...
Juniors, Road Map, Uncategorized / 27.06.2023
Road Map for Summer: Class of 2024
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...
Road Map, Sophomores, Uncategorized / 27.06.2023
Road Map for Summer: Class of 2025
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...
College Essays, Freshmen, Road Map, Uncategorized / 27.06.2023
Road Map for Summer: Class of 2026
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...
Road Map, Seniors, Uncategorized / 15.05.2023
Road Map for May: Seniors
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...
Juniors, Road Map, Uncategorized / 15.05.2023
Road Map for May: Juniors
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,...
Road Map, Sophomores, Uncategorized / 15.05.2023
Road Map for May: Sophomores
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...
College Essays, Freshmen, Road Map, Uncategorized / 15.05.2023
Road Map for May: Freshmen
We're in the homestretch of this first year of high school, and it's time for one last push for a strong finish. The most important thing colleges look at in the application process is your transcript, so do what you can to ace your finals...
Road Map, Seniors, Uncategorized / 10.04.2023
Road Map for April: Seniors
The final admission results are out, and congratulations are in order for all of you! I hope you are thrilled with your choices. If you’re torn, try to identify the things that are most important to you to have in your college experience and which...