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When our world changes quickly and suddenly, because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry

In the old days, a roll of quarters for the washer and dryer was considered essential. Today,  with enhanced technology, most laundry rooms take credit or debit cards and many

The playing field has essentially been leveled. Students aren’t attending elite summer university programs, conducting research, participating in community service projects or mission trips, traveling to distant lands or growing

Summer is a great time to ponder deep thoughts and right about now rising seniors should be pondering their college essays. The essay is a student’s best opportunity to set

If I could only give every family one piece of advice about college admissions and the college application process it would be this: Dare to be different. Be different from

With experience comes wisdom. With that in mind, I consulted with two high school graduates who have just ridden the highs and lows of the college admissions process. Jessica graduated

Every year more and more students and parents talk to me about the pros and cons of a gap year experience. This year, given the current situation with Covid-19, more

With this weird school year finally behind us, the responsibilities of rising college freshmen are just beginning. Here are a variety of items you should be on top of. Some

Last week I shared the first three of the seven Common Application prompts and some small tips on how to approach each essay. Today, I’ll wrap up with the remaining

It’s almost time to fill out college applications. . . wait, but even before that, students need to write their supplemental essays and the angst-producing Great American stresser – the