Ninth grade is all about building a strong foundation for a successful high school experience. That means focusing first on academics, and with the first semester behind you, there may be signs about where some additional focus might be needed. Equally important is exploration. If you...
For seniors, this is a milestone moment. Most of you have submitted your final applications, and many are celebrating exciting admission offers—congratulations! You’ve worked hard to get here. Even if you’re still waiting on decisions or wrapping up one last application, it’s normal to feel...
I hope you enjoyed your break and are returning to school feeling refreshed. Between academics, extracurricular activities, standardized testing, and college planning, this can be one of the busiest stretches of high school, but a little advance planning and a big-picture mindset can go a...
As the new year gets underway, which activities are energizing you, and which ones feel less meaningful? If you’ve found clubs, teams, or projects you truly enjoy, look for ways to get more involved—taking on a larger role or committing more deeply can be both...
As we approach the halfway point of the school year, which classes are you enjoying, and where are you doing well? These questions can give you important insight, as 9th grade students will soon be asked to choose 10th grade courses. You don’t need to...
At this time of year, seniors are in the midst of a transition: applications are wrapping up, early round decisions are arriving, and attention is starting to shift from applying to what comes next. If you’ve already received good news from an Early Decision or...
December is a natural checkpoint in the college planning process for juniors now that PSAT scores are in, and standardized testing is starting to feel real. If you haven’t taken a diagnostic ACT yet, I recommend doing so soon, and comparing the score with your...
As we move toward the end of the year, this is a great moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead. What went well for you this year, either academically or personally? What challenges did you face, and how did you work through them? Understanding what...
As the year winds down and winter settles in, it’s a natural time for students to feel a dip in motivation—and also a valuable opportunity to pause and reflect. Shorter days and colder weather can make it harder to stay focused, so this is a...
Congratulations to everyone who has submitted Early Decision or Early Action applications! You’ve worked hard to reach this point, and I know it feels great to have some of your applications behind you. While you may be taking a well-deserved break, make sure you stay...