If you're a high school senior, May is a very busy month: you're preparing for the end of the school year both academically (taking AP, IB, and final exams) and socially (going to prom and graduation and participating in other rituals/traditions). Additionally, you've now decided which college you will attend. [...]
At many high schools, students will soon be selecting their courses for next year, if they haven't done so already. When talking with my students about what classes they're going to choose, they often ask, "How many AP (or IB or concurrent enrollment) classes should I take?" What they are [...]
In January, Sara was interviewed for a U.S. News & World Report article on senioritis. The article explains how senioritis and a resulting drop in grades second semester can pose a threat to one’s college acceptances. Additionally, it offers tips for how students can overcome senioritis and finish their senior year [...]
When I was a kid, I remember friends whose parents would pay them for every “A” on their report card. Others got special treats, like a trip to get ice cream or see a movie. The U.S., whose national report card came out last month, sadly isn’t eligible for any [...]
Learning Loss. Academic Skills. Soft Skills. Read or listen to any mainstream news source and you’re likely to hear these phrases bandied about. What does it all mean? When K-12 schools and colleges shut down in March of 2020, many parents, students and educators thought they were getting an extended [...]
If you're a high school student, chances are you've received at least one letter or email inviting you to apply to a summer program on a college campus, also known as a pre-college program. You may have gotten the impression that you were among a select group of students to [...]
High school students share information at school and online. Parents swap stories in the carpool lane and during backyard bar-b-ques. But when it comes to college admissions, can you believe everything you hear? During a recent webinar, admissions officers from seven different colleges addressed and corrected some common misconceptions. 1. [...]
In a previous blog post, I described several surveys and assessments students can take to help them identify potential college majors. But identifying possible majors is only the first step; in order to make an informed choice about your college major, you also need to research and explore different options. Research: [...]
Guest blog post by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, ADHD Parent Coach and Teacher Consultant If you are concerned about your child’s ADHD and how they will perform in college, you are not alone. Whether your teen is about to start college or you are in the process of searching for the [...]
For many high school students, the thought of selecting a college major seems daunting. How, at the age of 17 or 18, are you supposed to choose a field of study that will lead to a career you may have for years to come? First, it's important to note that [...]
