4 Benefits of Long-Term College Admissions Consulting
As college admissions continue to get more competitive, it’s understandable (necessary, even) to think about how your student can stand out on paper when it’s finally time for them to apply to college. This is especially important if your student wants (or could want) to apply to selective universities where every facet of a student’s […]
Asynchronous Development in Gifted Children: The Role of Executive Functioning
The term “asynchronous development” refers to the phenomenon wherein gifted children who excel in school also struggle to complete day-to-day tasks. For example, a student might achieve all A’s in math but learn much later than their peers how to tie their shoes or recall simple instructions. This can cause confusion and, in some cases, […]
How to Help Your College Student Develop the Executive Functioning Skills They Need to Succeed (Especially as a Freshman)
At this point in the school year, your student has probably been away at college for a few weeks, and may even be planning to return home for the first time over the long weekend. You might have asked them how their first day of classes went, or waited to speak with them until after […]
ADHD: A Family Affair?
The amount of children getting ADHD diagnoses has been steadily rising, with the CDC noting a 42 percent increase in diagnoses from 2003 to 2011. With newfound insight and increased research into the disorder, parents are becoming savvier at spotting symptoms and seeking evaluations. However, there has been a fascinating (and often life changing) side […]
Why the PSAT Matters More Than You Think – And How to Prepare
To be honest, my first time hearing about the PSAT in high school was the day I took it. I wasn’t clear on whether it was another mandatory state test, a form of IQ test, or something else entirely. No one explained what it was, what it measured, or what it was for, so I […]
5 Simple Steps for Creating a Homework Routine
For many of us, it’s a fact: when things aren’t scheduled or planned out, they don’t get done. Or, at least, they don’t get done well. How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll do it whenever I find time,” only to realize later that you forgot to do it entirely? Whether it’s schoolwork, chores, […]
AP Classes vs. Dual Enrollment: How to Pick What’s Right for You
High-achieving high school students may find themselves presented with the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) or dual enrollment courses. Success in either would reflect positively on a college applicant’s transcripts, but the rigor, credit transfers, and ultimate impact AP vs dual enrollment will have on one’s chances of acceptance into a desired college differ […]
How Colleges Use AP Exam Scores for Admissions
As you and your student likely know, taking multiple AP classes makes a college admissions application more appealing to admissions offices because it demonstrates a student’s college readiness. If your student is applying to selective universities, AP classes are all but required for applicants. Competitive candidates to these selective universities normally take between 7 and […]
The Final Countdown: Emotionally Preparing Your Senior for College
You’ve probably got a general checklist of everything you and your child need to accomplish before they head off to college, from skills like learning to do laundry to those practical tasks like buying twin XL bed sheets. However, there’s one side of this transition that’s often overlooked, and that’s the emotional side. With increased […]
Top 5 Colleges for Neurodiverse Students
Up to 30 percent of students in higher education are neurodiverse—a term that refers to neurological or developmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia, among others. Many of these students require some form of learning accommodation during their college careers to excel academically. All universities are required under the Americans with Disabilities Act […]