Category: Application & Tips

Every fall, I meet students who are paralyzed by what they think they know about college admissions. A high school senior once told me she

Every fall, I hear the same question from students and families: “Should I take AP classes or dual enrollment?” It’s a smart question, and the

When students ask me how to strengthen their college applications, social media isn’t usually the first thing they expect me to bring up. But in

Senior year of high school is a whirlwind. Between finishing up classes, leading clubs, and savoring the final moments with friends, there’s also the looming

Every year, I work with adults who are ready to return to school, some for the first time since high school and others after a

When a student asks me whether they should take a gap year, I always pause before answering. Not because I don’t have an opinion—actually, I

When I sit down with students who are deep in the college admissions process, one of the most common questions I hear is, “How do

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from students is the idea that college applications are just a checklist: test scores, GPA, activities, essays. But

Every fall, one of the most common questions I hear from high school juniors and seniors is, “Do I still need to take the SAT

Every summer, I talk with students who are trying to decide what to do with their break. Some worry about doing too little. Others feel