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
22
A roof over your head. Food on the table. Clothes on your body. Access to education. The ability to participate in endless athletics, community service, clubs and organizations. A mind to learn. A body healthy enough to accomplish your goals. Family and friends who nurture and support you. At this time of year it’s easy …
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 …
Nov
01
I’ve been committing a big yoga no-no lately. As I’ve been so busy helping students with essay brainstorming and editing, Common Application reviews, and the impending doom of looming deadlines, I’ve been neglecting my focus in yoga. Over the last couple of weeks, as my mind has wandered from downward facing dog, eagle pose and …
Oct
11
This week we bring you the official Getting To The Quad College Preparation Checklist, a comprehensive year by year look at college preparation. If you’ve been wondering, “What should I be doing my sophomore year?” or “How much should I have completed by my senior year?” this checklist is for you. It is not intended …
