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;
Read MoreThankfully, 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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Read MoreLonging 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
Read MoreD-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
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreStudents, 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,
Read MoreA strong letter of recommendation can definitely bolster a college application. Unfortunately, too few students understand the importance of this pivotal piece of the college
Read MoreLetters of recommendation carry varying weight, depending on the perspective of the college or university and who writes them. Many colleges have limited the number
Read MoreSenior 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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