College Admissions Guidance
Blog posts about college admissions topics such as essays, extracurriculars, planning, mental health, etc.
Grade specific advice
Mar 11, 2022
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- 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...
Personal branding for college
Feb 13, 2022
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| 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... |
ADHD challenges for high schoolers FAQs
Sep 29, 2021
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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...
A changing school environment
School can present challenges for many children with ADHD. Because ADHD symptoms include difficulty with attention...
Parental help with college applications
Sep 29, 2021
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How can I help my child apply for college?
Parent Tips: DO's and DON'Ts of Helping Your Child Apply for...
- DO set up a separate email account. ...
- But DON'T put it in your name. ...
- DO maintain a...
Can I write my college essay about ADHD?
Sep 27, 2021
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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...
Colleges that produce the highest # of PhDs
Sep 27, 2021
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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...
Can I talk about my mental health in my college essay?
Sep 27, 2021
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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...
EIP or 504 plan: Do those impact college admission decisions
Sep 27, 2021
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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...
AP Courses online self-study material
Sep 26, 2021
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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.
- AP Biology...
What are the best electives to take in middle school?
Sep 26, 2021
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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...
How do I get improve my child's chance of getting into a top school?
Sep 26, 2021
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- Prepare early. ...
- Nurture academic development. ...
- Focus on strengths and interests. ...
- Leave room for autonomy. ...
- Emphasize extracurricular activities. ...
- Pursue excellent test scores. ... ...
Should You Self-Study for an AP Exam? 5 Key Factors
Sep 26, 2021
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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...
Should You Self-Study for an AP Exam? 5 Key Factors
Factor 1: Which AP Exam You Want to Self-Study For...
