Today, The New York Times published a fantastic article about the college application process by writer Kelly Corrigan. Specifically, it was a piece about the different ways this process – this crazy, stressful, hectic, emotional, thrilling process – changes students for the better. It’s an excellent read for any parent or child in the midst…

When I was applying for college, it seemed like that was all anyone ever talked about. Everyone wanted to know where we were applying, what our top choice school was, and what we wanted to study. Every conversation with an adult seemed to start with, “So, where are you headed next year?” It’s safe to…

Your ACT scores are back, and you’re thrilled. Well, mostly thrilled. You knocked the Math, Reading, English, and Writing sections out of the park, but your Science score… well, it could be better. If you find yourself in this predicament, you have a major reason to celebrate today. Today, for the first time since 1989,…

Recently, we discussed five helpful habits to implement for the school year, AKA the what. Today, we’re covering the steps to take to actually build these new habits – the how. And the how is important! Proudly proclaiming you’re going to start incorporating helpful habits into your daily life is great, but having an action…

Over the past few months, it’s seemed like Greta Thunberg has been everywhere. The 16-year-old environmental activist recently gave an impassioned speech at the U.N. Climate Action Summit, and you’ve probably seen clips and quotes all over your social media. She’s even created something that commentators are calling the “Greta Thunberg effect,” inspiring her peers…

After writing and re-writing your main essay and dozens of supplemental essays, your brain might turn off a bit when you get to the more straightforward aspects of your college applications. Many applicants float through the “Activities” section without much thought – after all, listing your clubs and titles doesn’t really require all that much,…

There is nothing more frustrating than getting your test back only to discover that you made silly mistakes that cost you precious points – especially when you know the material like the back of your hand. While stupid mistakes on tests are bound to happen occasionally, you can greatly reduce them by religiously doing these…

(Before I get into this, I need to state a quick disclaimer. This blog will discuss the most important thing to keep in mind while writing your essay in terms of content. Things like proper grammar and spelling are still absolutely crucial, but I am assuming you already know that. Do not let these things…

Study a little bit every single day. Turn off your phone and focus. Keep up with the assigned reading. Stay organized. Make flashcards. Take meticulous notes. You know what you need to do to get a good grade – and maybe you did everything “right” – but it happened anyway. You bombed an assignment, or…