by Becky Cooley | Jun 4, 2022 | College Admissions Process, High School Senior, Writing
How to Approach the Common App Essay in 5 Steps Your rising senior is likely hoping for a summer filled with fun times with friends, basking in the sun, a lot of sleep. Yet, the summer before senior year happens to be the best time to write the college essay so help...
by Becky Cooley | Apr 8, 2022 | High School Senior, News
A Glimpse at 2022 College Admission Trends Part 3 Demonstrated Interest Matters More Than Ever When your teen enters junior year, it seems like colleges are suddenly bombarding them with information: emails in their inboxes, ads on social media, pamphlets through...
by Becky Cooley | May 12, 2021 | College Admissions Process, High School Senior, Tips
So much of the college application process is tedious, stressful, and full of unknowns. College tours have always been the most exciting part of it all. By visiting schools in the spring and summer prior to senior year, your teen can narrow down that ever-growing...
by Moira Ritter | Jan 3, 2021 | Goal Setting, High School Freshman, High School Junior, High School Senior, High School Sophomore, Motivation, News, Study Habits, Study Skills, Tips, Well being
It’s finally here. 2020 is over. As we enter the new year though, your teen feeling nervous about the year ahead? Feeling anxious at the beginning of a new year is normal, but especially after a year like 2020. There is a lot riding on 2021’s back, especially for...
by Moira Ritter | Dec 28, 2020 | High School Freshman, High School Junior, High School Senior, High School Sophomore, Junior High, News, Seasonal, Tips, Writing, Writing Secrets
Now that the holidays have passed, do you wish your teen would crank out well written thank you notes to show appreciation and gratitude without you nagging them? Do you wonder the positive impact a quick, effective thank you email would have on your teen’s college...
by Moira Ritter | Dec 21, 2020 | College Admissions Process, e-Learning, High School Senior, Tips, Writing
eAs college decisions have started to circulate – was your teen deferred from their dream school? Do you and your teen feel stuck as you wait for an answer? Gain Clarity with College Deferrals and COVID-19: Many aspects of the college application process have...
