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” …

For some students, college waitlists are absolutely worth pursuing! For other students, don’t waste the time. Statistically, up to 20% …

Some of my students know exactly what they’re looking for in a college; others are deer in the headlights when …

Good question. Since June 2023 when the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher ed, students lost the option of …