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Spring of Junior Year
Spring of junior year is important for successful college planning and placement.
9th Grade Strategies for Success
Setting yourself up for success in high school starts in 9th grade.
Deferrals and Waitlist Strategy
A deferral or waitlist is not a denial. It is an opportunity to show a college//university how you handle setbacks and persevere against the odds. What can you do to improve your chances of getting accepted?
COVID Impact: Groups Teaching Emotional Resilience
COVID impact is more and more apparent each day. In today’s world it is vital that students learn emotional resilience skills. Middle school and high school zoom groups are forming to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
The Common App is Live August 1st!
Getting a jump start on the Common Application can alleviate a lot of stress and anxiety on both you and your child.
A School Counselor's View: Digital Devices & The Changing Culture Of Kids
I have seen a marked change in the culture of kids. As a generation, they are much more impulsive, distracted, and quick to make decisions. They have a harder time working through problems and become more easily frustrated when they don’t get an answer right away…especially in a classroom setting
Parenting Do’s & Don’ts in the College Process
Should you call an admissions rep to check on your child's application? Should you ask every day whether or not your child worked on their application? These are all questions that might be keeping you awake at night!
Does your Digital Imprint Affect the College Process?
What many students and parents/guardians fail to realize is that there is often another image depicted online for the world to see that a college or university may be able to access.