Parents of High School Seniors: You Have One Job
March can be the cruelest month for families with seniors applying to college. Students can face…
Juniors – Sign Up For Testing Now!
This is a “quick hit” post regarding standardized tests. Brown University just announced they are bringing…
The Revival of Standardized Tests
After nearly disappearing due to COVID, standardized tests are coming back. Just this morning, Yale announced…
Show Me The Money! Best Merit Scholarships from 100+ Colleges
With some private college costs now approaching $85K per year, it’s no surprise families react with…
The Best Summer 2024 Activities
It’s not yet winter, but it’s time to think about what activities you will be doing…
How to be a high school superstar
There is one book that I recommend to all parents of college-bound students, ideally well before…
How To Win A Golden Ticket to MIT
Many people believe that the most selective colleges are “reaches for all”. Meaning that among qualified…
Yield Protection: When You’re Too Good For The College
College admissions can seem completely random at times. Students sometimes get admitted to their reach colleges,…
Is Legacy Admissions a “Dead Man Walking”?
It was a seismic decision when the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action a week ago,…
Affirmative Action Gone! What Happens Now?
To nobody’s surprise, the United States Supreme Court abolished affirmative action today. How does this affect…
When to Start Thinking About College
Some people obsess about how to get junior into Yale from birth. That’s a serious problem….
Apply Early for Strategic Advantage
One of my key recommendations is that students should develop a strategy about applying early to…