barbaramilhizerMar 9, 20213 minTo AP or not to APIt's the age-old question this time of year as students pick their schedules for the upcoming year: how many AP classes should I take?...
barbaramilhizerSep 23, 20202 minFall means football, pumpkin spice, and...financial aid?October 1 – It's time for cooler weather and financial aid applications! Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of aid...
barbaramilhizerMay 21, 20202 min5 Ideas for maximizing your COVID SummerSummer camps, pre-college programs, jobs, and sports are likely canceled. Now what? We've limped through the end of the school year, and...
barbaramilhizerMar 28, 20203 minAccepted? Waitlisted? Denied? Now what?I always say there is a momentary feeling of relief when students hit the "submit" button for college applications, followed quickly by a...
sarahthomasMar 16, 20202 minHow-To Guide: Start the College Planning ProcessWe are always asked when parents and students should start the college planning process. And whether you have baby pictures with your...
barbaramilhizerMar 14, 20203 minHow to Get into the Best CollegesThis is a concern and central to the desire of many students and parents in securing a bright future (without resorting to donating a...
sarahthomasMar 14, 20203 minDos and Don’ts of Writing College EssaysFor a lot of students, the essay portion of college applications is one of the most daunting parts of the process. But guess what? It...
barbaramilhizerMar 3, 20202 min5 Tips for Killing the Interview Most applicants want to be seen as more than a set of numbers: GPA, SAT score, # of community service hours, etc. They want to show their...
barbaramilhizerFeb 29, 20204 minTop 10 Things I Learned from 23 College ToursI consider myself a professional college tourist, having taken my first-born across the country to 23 schools on his long list, starting...