With all the TV programming dedicated to so-called reality, games and people doing bizarre things to get on the news, one would think that self-expression has become second nature to everyone. This is definitely not the case. Year after year I...
READ MOREEver wonder why the SAT became such a big deal in the college application process? Well, colleges can’t build a reputation solely on the number and identity of the students they accept; they must usher those students through their programs and...
READ MOREJust so no one thinks that I am pulling random idea out of the air, this series of blogs in June are comments stemming from the article, “10 College Application Mistakes to Avoid”. Consider the importance of context in the following story. The...
READ MOREA former admissions advisor from MIT known only as Mari recently published an article called 10 College Application Mistakes to Avoid. They came as no surprise to me, but advising students about the college application process has been my...
READ MOREA colleague sent me the link to an article published on the Fox News website about two college counselors quitting their jobs at a prestigious private school in the Washington DC area. Normally, a couple counselors quitting their jobs wouldn’t...
READ MOREAt some point during final exams this month, some families slowly began to realize that this is the last time their rising senior will return to high school in the fall. Eventually, the weight of that realization sinks in and then comes panic...
READ MOREI decided not to jump into the fray of the Springer college admissions scandal. The people involved are reasonably far removed from my world. My clients are seeking information that will complement the efforts of their children to gain access to...
READ MOREI see the scenario play out year after year. The application process is begun with the highest of hopes and dreams. Most students who have selected a reasonable number of colleges and started their applications early will complete them and wait...
READ MOREUnless there has been some terrible disaster, all the secondary-level schools are back in session. In just a few months we will be into summer and staring another fall semester in the face. All of the high school juniors should be keenly aware...
READ MOREI recently read an article on the Forbes website by Brennan Barnard. It dealt with terms that he believes we need to abandon when talking to teens about college. I have used and continue to use all but one of the terms he mentions when talking to...
READ MOREWhen listing our personal achievements, most of us are tempted to embellish a bit to make the honor all the more impressive. Making the story more interesting or intriguing is usually harmless, but when that 10 inch bass caught on the last...
READ MOREWhether you or your child is in college or applying to college, the holiday season will be a welcome break from the anxiety and pressure that higher education can produce; at least, it should. If you are a high school senior that has...
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