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“What matters most isn’t where you go for the summer — it’s what you do with your time.”

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Selective summer programs can be powerful experiences for students who are ready for them. At their best, these programs offer intellectual depth, mentorship, and immersion;

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Summer is the best time for a student to set themselves apart… and now is the best time to start planning

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Thankfully, once students reach high school, they are no longer required to write the often painfully boring “what I did over my summer vacation” essay.

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Early Decision (ED) 1 notifications released… the aftermath and what’s next?

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

If you got the ED 1 news you were hoping for, then you can stop reading! If ED 1 didn’t go your way, let’s talk

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What happens when they’re homesick?

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Longing for the comforts of home when everything is new and different isn’t surprising, but the depth of homesickness among students on college campuses appears

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How to Review a College Application: A Checklist for Students, Parents, and Counselors

October 28, 2025November 6, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

D-day (Deadline Day) for Early Action and Early Decision (November 1), has just passed. Don’t despair if your student isn’t ready; the Regular Decision deadline

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Mid-Semester Check-In: How Parents Can Support Freshmen Without Taking Over

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

By the time October rolls around, most first-year college students have gotten a taste of what college life really means. The excitement of move-in day

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Welcome to October Testing

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Students, teachers, and families are settling into the new routines, which include homework, lesson plans, and activity drop-offs and pick-ups. Life is busier than ever,

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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation – Part 2

September 16, 2025September 17, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

A strong letter of recommendation can definitely bolster a college application. Unfortunately, too few students understand the importance of this pivotal piece of the college

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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation – Part 1

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Letters of recommendation carry varying weight, depending on the perspective of the college or university and who writes them. Many colleges have limited the number

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Welcome back, Class of 2026! – Your fall to do list.

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Senior year is here—and while the energy of final year of high school is exciting, it’s also crunch time if you’re applying to college, especially

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Recent Columns

  • “What matters most isn’t where you go for the summer — it’s what you do with your time.”
  • Summer is the best time for a student to set themselves apart… and now is the best time to start planning
  • Early Decision (ED) 1 notifications released… the aftermath and what’s next?
  • What happens when they’re homesick?
  • How to Review a College Application: A Checklist for Students, Parents, and Counselors
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