Happy October, and in my world, happy application season!  Sophomores and juniors, this post is for you and your parents; I hope to...

“Your worth is not based on the name of your college.” I could not agree more with Jennifer Breheny Wallace's quote; it truly keeps...

Happy October! It's the season for fall leaves and Halloween decorations, and if you are a high school senior or the parent of one,...

Earlier this month, I was in Alexandria, VA for the HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association) conference. (To learn more about...

Since the last time I published a blog post, the news has exploded about computers that can perform academic tasks. ChatGPT(“generative...

Happy November! Can you believe the holidays are almost upon us? To avoid having to finish essays over Thanksgiving break, my 14 seniors...

Hard to believe, but classes have started for most of my students! My seniors are excited to partake in the fun, last-year-of-high-school...

As the school year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about my graduating seniors and how they’re excited (and a little nervous)...

Happy February! As my seniors await their final college news, I've been busy working with my junior clients on building their college...

Happy November! Today’s post is about reading, which is actually loosely related to college admissions (schools sometimes ask applicants...

Happy October! My students have been hard at work on their Early Action and Early Decision applications, so I haven’t had much time to...

Happy July! These past few weeks, my seniors have been hard at work on their college essays with the goal of finishing personal...

It’s almost summer and college campuses are starting to open back up for visitors! Parent/child college visits offer a unique and...

It’s finally spring time! Around the country, we’re enjoying higher temps, blooming flowers and shots in our arms. And let’s not forget...

Happy March! It's been nearly a year since COVID-19 arrived and uprooted our personal and professional lives. As you may know, the...

Happy New Year! I hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy. Welcome to my blog! I have been hesitant to start blogging...