Mar 253 minFinding Your FitWhen I talk about the college admissions process with students and families, I speak often of the importance in "finding your fit.” But...
Mar 103 minObservations from the 2021-2022 College Admissions CycleWhile our seniors are still awaiting admissions decisions from a few colleges, the cycle for the 2021-2022 college admissions season is...
Jan 32 minGetting a Jump on College Admissions in 2022!With the new year comes new opportunities and goals. If you're like me, you might have made a whole bunch of resolutions that - if...
Dec 5, 20213 minComponents of the College Application ProcessWhenever I am working with families or giving a public talk on college admissions, one of the first things I show is this slide (which I...
Oct 1, 20212 minOctober 1st College Admissions "To Do" Items for SeniorsIt's October 1 and the clock is officially ticking for those of you with approaching EA deadlines! (for most, this means either October...
Jul 22, 20212 minCollege Admissions "To Do" Items for July and AugustRising Senior or Junior and wondering what you should be doing at this point in the summer to prepare for college admissions? Here are...
Apr 6, 20212 minCollege Admissions Trends During Covid As we head into Spring, our current seniors are beginning the very difficult process of deciding which college offer is the one they will...
Jan 12, 20214 minHow I'm Thinking About Standardized TestingWith so many colleges now choosing to take a “test optional” approach to the SAT and ACT, I’m receiving a lot of questions about what...
Jul 24, 20202 minMistakes to Avoid in College Application EssaysWriting college essays is a much more time-consuming process than most applicants expect. Depending on the colleges where a student...
Jul 15, 20203 minApplying to a Top University (During a Pandemic)You might be wondering what college admissions counselors are looking for in students now that everything is changing in college...
Jul 8, 20203 minMeet Hannah, Our Summer Intern!We're super excited to introduce you to Hannah Ajibola, a freshman at Georgetown University! This summer Hannah will be helping us with...
Jul 7, 20202 minDifficult ConversationsIn the last two years, I've provided a wide range of services to high schoolers working to gain slots at our nation's top colleges. I've...
Jul 4, 20202 minA College Admissions Checklist for Rising SeniorsHaving completed what is typically the most challenging high school academic year, students preparing to enter their senior year...
Jul 3, 20202 minWhat Are You Reading?One of our favorite things to ask students is what they are currently reading for pleasure. Too frequently the answer is nothing. We’re...
Jul 3, 20202 minSherpas, Not SubstitutesIn light of the last year's college admissions scandal that continues to make headlines across the country, I receive a lot of questions...
Jul 3, 20203 minSuperscores, Naviance, and Early Decisions: Breaking Down College Admissions Terminology One of the frequent complaints I receive from parents and students who are new to college admissions is that the process seems...
Jun 8, 20203 minInterview With Morgan B. On Her Successful College Admissions ProcessOne of our first students, Morgan, was accepted into a wide range of excellent schools. Morgan has decided to attend McDaniel College’s...
Jun 8, 20203 minCollege Admissions TerminologyOne of the frequent complaints I receive from parents and students who are new to college admissions is that the process seems...
Jun 8, 20203 min5 Things HS Juniors Should Be Doing Now The spring semester of junior year is when the college admissions game begins to heat up. If you plan on applying to college this fall,...