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I know it’s winter, but it’s time to think about summer…
Summer provides the best opportunity for students to separate themselves from the pack. As the number of students applying to colleges continues its upward trajectory, so, too, does the need
Read more“Senioritis” – avoid it at all costs — Part 2
Tis the season, no, not Christmas, but it’s senior slump time. Like seasonal allergies, “senioritis” goes into attack mode around this time each year. Merriam-Webster http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senioritis defines senioritis as, “an
Read more`Senior slump’ could have severe consequences – Part 1
Many seniors feel as if the entire college admissions process is behind them; they’ve been accepted and made their final decision. Some have “checked out” of high school early. They
Read moreBeing deferred – what to do? what not to do? — Part II
Being deferred is NOT the same as being rejected. It may feel that way for students, but this year, with a record number of early applications, there has also been
Read moreWhat to do if you’re deferred… Part 1
When students apply to college via Early Decision- ED (binding) or Early Action-EA (non-binding) programs there are earlier deadlines and earlier notification. Most students expect one of two outcomes: acceptance
Read moreTips so you don’t tank on your interview
The college interview. It was once an important staple of the college admissions process. Young men dressed up in jackets and ties, young women wore short heels and pearls and
Read moreAthletic recruitment timeline
You’ve probably seen the headlines where 8th graders who can’t drive yet and haven’t taken Algebra are being recruited to play athletics in college. Both sides of this equation sound
Read moreWhere to apply: Advice for `Ivy Ivy’ and `Larry Local’
With over 4,000 colleges in the United States alone, deciding where to apply can be a daunting task. Most high school juniors are starting to ask themselves questions about distance
Read moreCOLLEGE: Things to think about in the new year
New Year’s is a time for resolutions and reorganization. If you’re the parent of a high school freshman or sophomore, but particularly if you’re the parent of a junior; now
Read morePSAT Scores – Part II
PSAT and National Merit All high school juniors who took the PSAT in October, 2018, should have received an email with their scores. If you haven’t received any notification from
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