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How Parents Can Support Seniors with Applications
It’s September, which means application season and school are officially in full swing! In light of this, I wanted to share ideas for how parents can help students during the coming months…
Advice from the Other Side
I asked students and parents to share their advice for students and parents about to begin the college admissions process. Who better to provide guidance than those who have just completed the journey…
An (often) Overlooked Part of College Applications
As a college applicant, you will probably spend hours pouring over your essays and your apps, making lists of requirements and deadlines and studying diligently for tests…
3 Great Reasons to Choose a College
When we help Juniors build their college lists, we talk a lot about priorities. "What are your top priorities for your undergrad years? What factors matter most to you?" And it's fascinating to see the range of responses we receive…
3 Reasons Not to Choose a College
1. Your friend/boyfriend/girlfriend goes thereMoving away from home and joining a new community can be intimidating, so naturally many teens are drawn to colleges where they already know someone…
What to do if you're Boring
I have worked with a range of students from very diverse backgrounds. Some have overcome poverty, illness, abuse or the death of a parent. Others have had fortunate lives without major challenges…
Resisting the Frenzy - A Timely Reminder
As seniors collect acceptance and denial letters, and juniors are gearing up to dive into their college search, Frank Bruni from the New York Times gives us a timely reminder that the college you attend does not define who you are…