November 3, 2023
Blog post: What's Next? 19 Essential Post-Application Actions for College-Bound Students

What’s Next? 19 Essential Post-Application Actions for College-Bound Students

Reading time: 5 min. Congratulations on hitting Submit on some (or all) of your college applications! While you may feel a sense of relief, there's still […]
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, other important milestones happen during this special time, too. One of the most memorable is […]
February 12, 2023
Long metal playground slide with the text: Avoid the senior slide. 8 ways to finish your year strong.

Avoid the Senior Slide: 8 Ways to Finish Your Year Strong

Reading time: 7 mins. It’s the second semester of your senior year, and the risk of the senior slide (also known as the “senior slump” or […]
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 […]
December 10, 2022
Student taking a study break during finals week to manage stress

13 Tips for Dealing With Stress During Finals Week

Thirteen practical ways to manage stress during finals week — for high school and college students who want to get through exams with their sanity intact. […]
April 25, 2022
6 Tips for Navigating College Admissions — From the Class of 2021

Navigating College Admissions: 6 Tips

Amelia Byrd is a first-year advertising student at the University of Miami. She shares what she learned from applying to college and offers 6 pieces of […]
December 13, 2021
Blog posts on how to write a letter of continued interest for your college applications

How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest for Your College Applications

A letter of continued interest (LOCI) tells a school that deferred or waitlisted you that you’re still interested — and gives them new information to consider. […]
June 11, 2021
Get Started With Writing Your Admission Essay

Get Started With Writing Your Admission Essay

Admissions counselors want (and need) to get to know you better — and that means learning about more than just your grades, transcripts, activities, and test scores. By […]
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