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The Essay Before the Storm
Why Finishing Your Common App Essay Before August 1st is a Game-Changer The Common App officially opens on August 1st, but here’s the secret many successful applicants know: the strongest personal statements are drafted well before that date. Why? Because writing a...
Making the Most of Summer
How Rising Sophomores and Juniors Can Make the Most of Summer Summer break is the perfect time for high school students to recharge, explore interests, and build experiences outside the classroom. For rising sophomores and juniors, it's also an ideal window to start...
Guiding the Journey: My Feature in The Source Weekly
Guiding the Journey: My Feature in The Source Weekly I’m honored to share some of my perspectives on college counseling—and to be featured alongside one of my incredible students in The Source Weekly. The article explores the role of private college counselors and the...
Congratulations 2025 Students
Congratulations to my 2025 students! I’m so incredibly proud of you. It’s been an honor to work with each of you. Your hard work has paid off, and you EARNED this. The best is yet to come! American University Gonzaga University Texas Christian University University of...
Is calculus an addiction that college admissions officers can’t shake?
Is calculus an addiction that college admissions officers can’t shake? A new survey shows how the subject has become a proxy for academic rigor by Jill Barshay December 9, 2024 Article TextCalculus can be a miserable slog for many high schoolers. It’s estimated that...
Changes to the ACT
The ACT is implementing two fundamental changes. The ACT Test Is Evolving Article Text By: Janet Godwin, CEO, ACTIn July, I had the privilege of attending ACT’s Enrollment Management Summit, a gathering of admissions and enrollment professionals focused on the...
Congratulations 2024 Students
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have paid off, as you've been accepted into schools that truly reflect your best fit. This is a testament to your outstanding qualities, both academically and personally. I am so proud of you all and cannot wait to see the...
Common App Essay Prompts 2024-2025
The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2024-2025. Link to Common App Announcement Article Text We are happy to announce that the Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2024–2025. Our decision to keep these prompts unchanged is supported by...
Dartmouth Reinstates Testing Requirement
Dartmouth College announced today that they will once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores. We will see which colleges follow. Link to NY Times article...
“Why Us?” OR “Why This College?” Essays
When writing the “Why Us?” Or “Why This College?” essay, it’s important to not only think about what you will get involved with in college, but also what you will bring to the college. Think of this essay as a “why we’re a good match” essay. Key tips for writing this...