This is a long post, folks. Juniors have a unique set of challenges in this year's college admissions cycle. Be aware, however, that everyone in the Class of 2021 is in the same boat and colleges are prepared to be flexible in this unprecedented year. First...
During this challenging and uncertain time, the top priority is to take care of yourself—your physical health and general well-being—and those around you. On the academic front, I have students who have a heavier workload than they did when they were going to school every day,...
Priorities I'll say the same thing everyone else is saying: during this difficult and uncertain time your top priority is to stay healthy and well, and to help those around you do the same. If, like many of my students, you’re getting a lot of work from...
As a gap year consultant and a huge fan of gap years it pains me to say this, but we may see colleges much more reluctant to approve deferrals than in a normal cycle. If students are faced with starting college online, I see a...
An awful lot has happened since my last post. Things are developing quickly but I’ve listed a few major updates below, and I’m hosting Zoom calls for parents and students. (Check the calendar for details and registration.) The April ACT and May SAT have been...
The college admissions process can be stressful and uncertain, and unfortunately this year the COVID-19 virus is adding to that uncertainty. Seniors are waiting on the last round of admission offers, and many are considering additional visits to make their final decisions by May 1. ...
March can be stressful as many of you are on pins and needles anticipating your last round of admission offers. The waiting can be hard but keep in mind that by the beginning of April you’ll have all your choices in hand and the ball...
Congratulations to all of you who took the SAT in school this week and good luck to those who are taking it next weekend. If this is your first "real" standardized test, it's a good starting point to help you start developing your college list. ...
Tenth grade is the perfect time to explore colleges, and meeting with admissions representatives locally is a great way to start. There are a couple of college fairs coming up in Maryland and one in Northern Virginia in the next few weeks, and college representatives...
You're probably watching from the sidelines right now as your 11th grade friends are knee deep in standardized testing. Although your "real" exams are a long way off, you may be taking diagnostic tests like the PreACT or PSAT 8/9. These are a useful way...