College Admissions Guidance

Blog posts about college admissions topics such as essays, extracurriculars,  planning, mental health, etc.

Grade specific advice application strategy freshman year future planning junior year senior year sophomore year Mar 11, 2022
  • 9th grade parent night programs 
    • Plan carefully the international language choice; make sure it's one you will carry for 4-years; two years of one language and 2-years of another don't mean...
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Personal branding for college application strategy demonstrated interest extracurricular activities future planning Feb 13, 2022
Why Your Personal Brand MattersWhy is it important for colleges to know who you are, and what your brand is? College admissions committees will be looking at your application for several...
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ADHD challenges for high schoolers FAQs future planning mental health Sep 29, 2021
What challenges do students with ADHD face?
A changing school environment
School can present challenges for many children with ADHD. Because ADHD symptoms include difficulty with attention...
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Parental help with college applications application strategy Sep 29, 2021

How can I help my child apply for college?
Parent Tips: DO's and DON'Ts of Helping Your Child Apply for...

  1. DO set up a separate email account. ...
  2. But DON'T put it in your name. ...
  3. DO maintain a...
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Can I write my college essay about ADHD? essays Sep 27, 2021

You have, in essence, three choices: write about your ADHD as the subject matter for your common application essay, mention it in the “tell us anything else” section, or...

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Colleges that produce the highest # of PhDs application strategy colleges list future planning Sep 27, 2021
These colleges produce the highest percentage of eventual doctorate recipients in the humanities, natural sciences, and social and behavior sciences. Institutions are listed in rank order and based...
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Can I talk about my mental health in my college essay? essays mental health Sep 27, 2021
Recently, I've noticed a concerning uptick in the number of students asking whether it's appropriate for them to write about mental health issues, most frequently ADD and/or anxiety, in their...
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EIP or 504 plan: Do those impact college admission decisions application strategy essays Sep 27, 2021
You should NOT talk about it on your application. It WILL be held against you. Put yourself in their shoes... Unless they are a public school, why would they knowingly take someone in who has a...
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AP Courses online self-study material academics boost Sep 26, 2021
If you have worked with em, you know I'm a stickler for my students self studying AP classes. Here's a list of free classes on edX that will get you jump started. 
 
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What are the best electives to take in middle school? extracurricular activities future planning middle school Sep 26, 2021

These fare un and unique middle school electives that students love taking—and teachers love teaching!

  • Kitchen Science. This elective combines the principles of science with the fun of...
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How do I get improve my child's chance of getting into a top school? application strategy future planning Sep 26, 2021
  1. Prepare early. ...
  2. Nurture academic development. ...
  3. Focus on strengths and interests. ...
  4. Leave room for autonomy. ...
  5. Emphasize extracurricular activities. ...
  6. Pursue excellent test scores. ...
  7. ...
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Should You Self-Study for an AP Exam? 5 Key Factors academics boost future planning Sep 26, 2021
Whether or not self-studying is the right approach for you will depend on five key factors.
Should You Self-Study for an AP Exam? 5 Key Factors
Factor 1: Which AP Exam You Want to Self-Study For...
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