For the past 10 years I’ve coached students on their college application journey. I’ve seen the highs and lows while …

Race to the finish? For some of my students, it’s looking more like a lope. Though the Peppermint Mocha aroma …

Still Evaluating the Pros and Cons of Early Decision? Read on. Some students have known since birth that applying to …

Telling a tired admissions officer why you’re wonderful, talented, smart and deserving of a coveted spot at their university is …

“I know what I want to write about, but I can’t put it into words.” A student with stellar stats …

The New Normal: 3 Tips for Juniors There’s one fact I’ve gleaned from the 5 million higher ed Zooms and …

College Waitlists: The Waaaaaaitttting Is The Hardest Part. This is not an easy spring to be on college waitlists. Seniors …

I just got off the phone with a parent who’s concerned her high schooler is feeling aimless. This is a …

A mom just asked me what she should be doing to help her son. “He seems so stressed out all …

I’d reframe the question of “getting into a good college” as “What are my chances of getting into a college …

3 Seemingly Innocuous Words to Avoid This College Application Season: Really, Very, All Actually, avoid them every college application season …

It may be shorter, but it’s not easier. The “it” is the Supplemental Essay, also known as the ‘I Love …