Planning for College: Are You Ready, Mom?
Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen. – Mark Twain You can’t argue that it would at least be easier. As someone who’s been a counselor, a teacher, and a college planning consultant for several years – I feel like I’ve seen it all. But I’m also a mom to three college graduates, which means I’m able
Enjoy the moments, Dream Big and Embrace the Change
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are the proud parent of a high school student. You and your child have made it through all the challenges those middle school years bring and your child is finally in the home-stretch of their secondary education. But with this big shift, comes big changes. Namely, the world of college prep. I know you are thinking, “Wait, it was just yesterday that they were born and I was
Reject the Rejection Letter
Getting a rejection letter from a college can be a difficult blow. Especially this year with a college admissions scandal in every major newspaper, it may seem that the process is rigged or unfair to the core. You may wonder, “Why was I not accepted? What else could I have done?” The answer – nothing. College admission is competitive and some rejections are part of the process. Although the recent
The Unfair Truth About The College Admission Process
Many of you have heard about the recent college admission scandal which broke earlier this month labeled the “Varsity Blues” FBI Investigation. My heart was saddened to hear about wealthy individuals who felt the need to lie, cheat and steal their children’s way into specific colleges. All of this is to the detriment of many intelligent, talented and well qualified applicants. The corruption and deception being carried out by some
SAT/ ACT and Anxiety
Congrats! You are surviving your years in high school, and now it’s time to get serious about college. That’s right, It’s time to start test prep as the SATs/ACTs are coming. There’s no doubt these tests can be intimidating, but they don’t have to cause a panic attack. These simple practices can ease your test anxiety and help you ace that test! One of the most important things a student