The post-COVID world is full of “do I or don’t I” questions: Do I or don’t I wear a mask? Do I or don’t I get a vaccine? Do I or don’t I visit my aging grandmother in the senior...Read More
With the advent of COVID and the resulting test-optional policies at most colleges and universities, it may be easy for students to breathe a sigh of relief and turn their attention to other endeavors. Why would students put in countless...Read More
I often argue that summer is roughly 3 months long. So, a student who leverages her 4 high school summers has a full year of learning, growth, and development over one who doesn’t. However, not all summer activities are...Read More
Regardless of whether you are a freshman who is just starting high school or a junior who is looking to begin your college apps when we return in January, one of the best things you can do now to prepare...Read More
I know it’s disappointing to be deferred in the early round but, truly, very few students are. Most are outright rejected. A deferral is not a “no.” It’s a “let’s connect at the end of the semester to see where...Read More
While COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out across the US and business are starting to return to normal operations, many non-profits, particularly those that serve people with compromised health, remain closed to volunteers. As a result, students are struggling to find...Read More
This past weekend, I had the great pleasure to co-host Parent University with test prep guru, Shane Bybee. The question of “how many years of foreign language must a student really take?” came up, as it always does. In fact,...Read More
The Common App has released the essay prompts for the 2021-2022 application cycle. Many of the prompts are the same with one new one. Here they are: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful...Read More
It’s college admissions purgatory: the dreaded Deferral Letter. Much like a life-long bachelor, your target college isn’t quite ready to commit to you with an offer of admission, but he isn’t ready to fully let you go so you...Read More
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act gives students the right to access their educational records, including college recommendations. Many students ask whether or not they should waive their rights to see their teacher and counselor recommendations. The answer is...Read More
