Most students assume that they should book interviews with colleges on their list that offer them a chance to talk …

This is a very good question that students constantly ask me. It may seem obvious to parents and on-site guidance …

While I love AI tools for assistance with generating outlines, I hate them for generating ideas that lead to robotic …

This seems to be the question du jour. Many dual-income families ask me if they should still apply for financial …

I was Zooming with a junior who apologized for not having already chosen a college major. “You’re in high school,” …

Some of my students have their hearts set on attending their parents’ Ivy League alma mater while others are High …

When a student asks me this question, I say: Don’t worry. Freshman, sophomore or junior year, there’s time to become …

I know juniors have a full plate. With SAT/ACT prep, an AP, IB, Honors or Regular academic workload, leadership positions …

I was just Zooming with a family who asked, “What are the most important criteria when applying for college?” I …

When I pose this exploratory question to a college applicant, some students provide a binary answer while others ask me: …

Some students reveal their thoughts and feelings without prodding; others clam up if asked a question as seemingly innocent as: …

I advise my students to take rigorous courses, the hardest classes they can successfully shoulder – but what does “hardest” …