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Feb 19, 2023

Making the Most Out of Summer Activities

Making the Most Out of Summer Activities Summers are a time for students to relax and rejuvenate––and after a challenging...

The High School Experience

Feb 7, 2023

Finding Balance: Thoughts on How to Select Classes for High School Students

Once upon a time… We had a student who was deciding whether or not to take AP Chemistry. To advise...

Essays and Applications

Feb 1, 2023

An Honest Conversation About Grades

Let’s be honest. There’s a lot that goes into college applications: grades, test scores, recommendations, activities, and essays. It can...

Essays and Applications

Jan 16, 2023

How to Prepare for a College Interview

The college admissions process can be overwhelming. Beyond applications, essays, and standardized tests, some schools also require college interviews. So...

Essays and Applications

Jan 9, 2023

My College Application Essays VS ChatGPT

Much has already been said about ChatGPT. The Atlantic declared “The College Essay Is Dead”—but they are referring to...

Essays and Applications

Jan 3, 2023

What To Do After Submitting Your College Applications

Congratulations! You are done submitting all of your college applications. But don’t be tempted to sit back and wait for...

Essays and Applications

Nov 29, 2022

All about Deferrals

Getting deferred from your Early Decision or Early Action school is never the decision you were hoping for. But it...

Essays and Applications

Oct 31, 2022

The Five Things in Your Control

There are seemingly innumerable factors that go into every decision, whether it is an acceptance, deferral, waitlist, or rejection. Many...

SAT/ACT Testing

Sep 8, 2022

5 Questions with David Pauls

Get to know our test prep team! We sat down to interview David Pauls, our Curriculum Development Specialist. What is...

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