Is a re-write worthwhile? Maybe yes, but mostly no. After hearing back from Early Decision or Early Action schools, there …

I’m shocked at the number of students who ask me this question. Well, not always “my little sister” or even …

In 2020 when many if not all colleges went test-optional, students with no access to testing centers or who had …

My pet peeve? The chronic usage of the adverbs never and always. I’m not sure if it’s a tic, trend …

I was researching acceptance rates for the Ivies, the Public Ivies, the Little Ivies and the Ivy Pluses and found …

I’ve been receiving many emails and phone calls from high school families asking this question. Some students begin taking “hard” …

“Will they be able to tell?” While in line at my local coffee shop, I overheard a conversation about the …

Waitlists are in vogue. Only a handful of years ago, students felt dinged when they were WL-ed, but now, many …

Some students onboard with me as early as freshman year in high school to have curriculum and activity guidance even …

Good-bye, Safeties! Hello, Likelies! In today’s college application landscape, the term “Safety School” is one that needs to be shelved …

One family just asked if it were alright for their student to take a break from college applications. YES. Please …

During our first Zooms, many students apologize before they confess to not having a singular passion. I ask, “Why are …