Just Take Care of Business
I shake my head on a daily basis at the incredible variety of ways that people receive, perceive and then respond to information. Just last month I visited with a family interested in preparing for the college application process. The student is in eighth grade. I consider this the ideal age to begin conversations about
Planning for College: It’s Never Too Early to Start (Especially for Juniors!)
As a college planner, I can’t stress enough how important early preparation is for college applications. Many juniors (and even underclassmen) underestimate the time and effort required, often finding themselves scrambling come senior year. Don’t let that be you. While your academic record and extracurricular activities beginning freshman year contribute to your application, the process
High School Students and Academic Research
The pressure to publish research as a high schooler is on the rise. It has become the new trophy for the resume when applying to a competitive college. Students and their parents see it as a way to stand out from the thousands of applicants hoping to get a coveted seat at a name brand

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