Feb
07
That big first college test is just around the corner and you want to blow it out of the water, so you can brag to your parents, your siblings, and your roommate who has slept through all but one class, yet still is carrying a B+ average. While you obviously know how to take tests, …
Jan
30
It’s very difficult to complete homework assignments, prepare for tests, and have some idea about what is going on in class if you don’t have legible notes. While you may have been able to memorize the U.S. presidents for your senior history class, you probably won’t be able to memorize the 7,000 elements on the …
Jan
24
A high school student’s ideal summer vacation should involve growth, learning, relaxation and fun. Summer is a time for exploration and skill building. It is an opportunity to extend learning beyond the confines of the classroom. Though it’s January and summer seems eons away, students and parents should begin discussing and researching summer options sooner …
Dec
05
I love a good college fair. There’s such an energy in the room as hundreds, sometimes thousands of students, glide from booth to booth charming college reps, collecting mountains of brochures, and rewriting name/address/email/major on dozens of contact cards. As an admissions counselor for a popular selective university, my booth tended to be extremely well …
Nov
14
Thank you Tom Petty for providing this week’s blog title. Indeed, if you’ve submitted an early decision application, “the waiting is the hardest part.” So what is a student to do during this roughly one month of waiting? If you think the answer is nothing, you’re wrong. Let me share some tips on what to …
Sep
07
And now September is upon us. Let’s check in to see how things are going. Juniors, how are your classes? Are you challenging yourself in your courses and working hard to achieve strong grades? Are you becoming more active in your extracurricular commitments? Hey seniors, how’s it going for you? Not having the time of …
Jul
18
For years I’ve told students and parents that the college admissions process is as much a test of organization than anything else. Dates and deadlines for standardized tests, applications, scholarships, financial assistance, college visits, etc. Eeek! It’s enough to make your head spin. Add to that the mountains of printed glossy brochures, endless e-mails and …
