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2 recent grads give advice on the admissions process
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…
Read moreThinking about a gap year?
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…
Read moreWhat’s next for seniors, whoops college freshmen?
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…
Read moreCommon Application – Part II & the new Covid-19 Question
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…
Read moreWhat’s up with The Common Application in 2020?
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…
Read moreWhat about the 2021 grads?
It seems all the focus has been on the seniors — no prom, no graduation and unsettling news for the fall at college. These are all very real concerns and…
Read moreGreat graduation gift ideas – creative ways to say congrats to your grad
So cash may be still be king when it comes to what high school grads want to see when they open their graduation cards, but if you’re interested in a…
Read moreTwo Biggest Mistakes Families Make in the College Admissions Process
For lots of families of high school juniors and sophomores, this whole college admissions process has just kicked into gear. So, it seems like a good time to talk about…
Read moreLetters of Recommendation – Part 2
Last week’s column covered the basics of Letters of Recommendation: Who do you ask? What should they say that will really make a difference? Where do these letter go? What…
Read moreNow is the time to think about who you’re going to ask for letters of recommendation
I used to insist that students make an appointment with their teachers after school to request, in person, a letter of recommendation. I used to tell them to read the…
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