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 …

Yes. And no. The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) is essentially a practice SAT administered every October to most high …

My answer? It depends on the student and the subject matter. Some students have been brewing their essay topics for …

If the summer is the only time that aligns with a family’s schedule, I say: Go. Go when you can …

“I’m not allowed to write about that.” I just finished conducting a flurry of Common Application essay brainstorms and I …

It’s a fact: Current sophomores, juniors and seniors have had their high school years (and mental health) somewhat or greatly …

For some, the distinction between the two words “job” and “internship” is interchangeable or at least one of semantics: isn’t …

Over the past few years more and more students have been adding schools outside of the US to their college …