For the past few months I've shared my thoughts on making the most of your 9th grade year: settling into high school, setting goals, assessing your progress and exploring new opportunities. However, there's not really that much to actually do in 9th grade with respect...
Students have been working hard on applications and news from the early round is starting to come in. I'm thrilled for those of you who have received admission offers, and am crossing my fingers for everyone who's expecting to hear in the next few weeks. January...
If you've been following my advice on standardized testing and are interested in more detail, on December 14 I'll have Jen Dillon from AdeptPrep tutoring joining me for Standardized Testing for the Class of 2022 and Beyond. We'll talk about the SAT and ACT, how...
In a typical year, many 10th graders would have taken the PSAT in October and gotten scores last week. This is just baseline diagnostic information to file away for future planning, so the fact that most students don't have it is not a problem. However,...
Whether you make formal New Year’s resolutions or not, the end of the year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the last one and set some intentions for the next one. What goals might you want to pursue in 2021? Or if that's too...
Congratulations and good luck to everyone who submitted early applications! Now that you've sent your materials off, your next step is to do a portal check. You should have gotten an email directly from each college containing information on how to log into its portal....
If your high school didn't offer the PSAT or you chose to sit it out, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation just announced this year's alternate entry requirements. The College Board has also added a January option that your school may choose to participate in. I...
Report cards are out or on their way, and as your first set of sophomore grades arrives it’s a good time to take a step back and think about how the year is going so far. With all the challenges students are facing and the...
Report cards are starting to arrive and I hope you're pleased with your first high school grades. Any time you receive an evaluation is a good opportunity to do a self-assessment as well. What went well this term and what didn’t? What might you want...
With the opening of the FAFSA and CSS Profile this month, students and parents should be moving forward with financial aid forms. While it's always a good idea to do these forms early, this article explains why it's especially important this year, particularly if your...