The first half of high school is for exploring. That means developing your interests, and learning about colleges in a general way to start getting a sense of what you might want your college experience to be like. This summer is a great time to...
Congratulations to you, Class of '22! It's been a wild ride, and through it all I’ve loved getting to know so many of you, including the families in my own community in Washington, DC and the students in more than 20 states who I've connected...
You made it through the dreaded junior year! I hope you've had a successful year, whatever that means to you. In fact, this is a great opportunity to do some reflection on that question. What goals did you set for yourself this year? Have you...
As you wrap up your classes and final exams, I hope you've had a great 10th grade year. If you set goals for the year, this is a good time to revisit them and see how much progress you made. If you met your goals,...
Congratulations on finishing your first year of high school! I always tell students that the goal in 9th grade is to settle in and lay the foundation for a successful high school experience. Were you able to do that this year? If you set goals...
I’m so thrilled for all of you who have finalized your college choices and made your commitments! This is an exciting time as you don your college's gear and look ahead to your home for the next four years. Remember to keep an eye out...
Good luck to all of you in the thick of AP exams, as well as those of you taking the SAT this weekend! I know it's a busy time, so hang in there. As you head into the tail end of the year, focus on a...
Good luck to those of you who are in the midst of AP exams and gearing up for finals. This is the time of year where stepping up your studying can have double the impact, since it will strengthen both your final term grade and...
As you gear up for your first high school finals, this is your chance to finish the year strong. Putting in the work now has extra payoff, since both your last term grades and your exam grades will benefit. Here are my tips: Start reviewing...
Congratulations to all of you on your college acceptances! I’m so excited for you as you make your final decisions about where you’ll spend the next four years. My advice for this phase is to take advantage of accepted student visits and other opportunities to...