June 18, 2023
Blog post: 6 Ways to Maximize Summer Vacation and Support Your College Application

6 Ways to Maximize Summer Vacation and Support Your College Application

Reading time: 6 min. It’s that time of the year again. School is out, the temperature is rising, and the entirety of summer vacation is looming […]
June 12, 2023
What time of the year should I take my senior photos?

What Time of the Year Should I Take My Senior Photos?

While a big part of senior year is applying to colleges, some other important milestones happen senior year, too. One of them is the senior photoshoot. […]
May 15, 2023
Blog post: Reframing Post-Graduation Success for Kids Who Struggled in School: 5 Fresh Ideas

Reframing Post-Graduation Success for Kids Who Struggled in School: 5 Fresh Ideas

By guest blogger Scotti Weintraub, founder of Reframe Parenting If your child has struggled in school and you’re nearing high school graduation (or feel it coming […]
April 22, 2023
Blog: Start today: 12 volunteer opportunities for teens

Start Today: 12 Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Reading time: 6 min.  As a high school student, you should always be looking for ways to get involved in your local community and the world […]
March 13, 2023
Students talking with a college admission tour guide

Demystifying Demonstrated Interest for College Admissions: What It Is and Why It Matters

Reading time: 8 min. Are you currently in the throes of the college application process and feeling a bit overwhelmed? (Or maybe you’re getting ready to […]
February 27, 2023
Blog: Your guide to success: Writing a powerful statement of purpose

Your Guide to Success: Writing a Powerful Statement of Purpose

Whether you’re thinking about transferring schools or applying to graduate school, the statement of purpose will likely play an important role in your application. Just like […]
January 24, 2023

What’s the Big Deal About Admission Essays?

A transcript of my presentation at Life Beyond MISD will be up soon! Everything You Wanted to Know About the College Admission Essay (in About 20 […]
January 22, 2023
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College Admissions: A Timeline for 9th-12th Grade

In February 2024, I spoke with a local PTO about what high school students, regardless of grade, and parents can be doing to prepare for (and […]
August 8, 2022
Tips for completing the college application

Tips for Completing the College Application

As we launch into (or continue) college application and essay writing season, I know you may have questions galore about how to fill out the college […]
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