We're at the midpoint of the year and I hope your classes are going well. You may be starting to choose classes for next year also. Colleges like to see rigor, and my rule of thumb is to take the most challenging classes you can...
When I work with 9th graders, I focus mainly on exploration (of yourself, your interests, and college in a broad sense) rather than the application process. However, there was some recent news about the SAT that will impact your class. The College Board is retiring...
Congratulations are in order for so many of you! I’m talking to students who have been getting good news about their ED and EA applications, as well as students who have finished their regular decision submissions. I’m so excited for all of you as you...
I hope your year is off to a great start! Since winter break ended my students have been working hard in their classes and getting back to their extracurricular activities. What are you looking forward to or focusing on for the next few months? College...
I hope you had time during winter break to relax and enjoy some of the things you love doing. During the holidays we got a lot of messages about giving, and one of the best ways to do that is by volunteering. The MLK Day...
I hope 2022 is off to a great start! My students are back to class, winter sports, clubs and hobbies, and generally busy with their routines. I hope you've got some fun activities going on over the next few months. One of my big pieces...
My students have started to hear back from their early round of applications. If you made an Early Decision commitment and were admitted to your school, congratulations! You will not only need to send a deposit but also withdraw any applications that are pending at...
PSAT scores came back this week, so if you’ve already taken a practice ACT you can now finalize your testing plan. This is a great step to take to add some certainty and structure to your planning process. If you haven’t taken a practice ACT,...
As 2021 winds down, I hope you had a great year, as well as a great school year so far. Looking ahead, think about ways to make 2022 even better! What successes did you have this year? What challenges did you overcome? And more importantly,...
As winter approaches, many students have a hard time staying motivated with less sunlight and colder weather. If you find this season challenging, try to find strategies to keep yourself going. Perhaps it's making New Year’s resolutions or some other kinds of goals for yourself....