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Aug 13 2026

My New Strategy for Ordering Your Activities on the Common App

It's been nearly 10 years since I wrote one of my most popular blog posts, "The Foolproof Way to[...]

Jul 30 2026

What a Week of College Visits With My Son Taught Me

There's something about a good roadtrip. The rental car. A new city every day. The long drives in[...]

Jul 23 2026

The Conversation You Should Have With Your 8th Grader Now

I was at the swim team banquet on Sunday night sitting with two friends. We all have rising 8th[...]

Jul 09 2026

10 Truths About AP Scores in College Admissions

I asked my husband, my older daughter, and my older daughter's friend which dress I should wear for[...]

Jul 02 2026

Why Your College Essay Topic Needs to Be Fresh

Growing up, we lived only 30 minutes away from the Jersey Shore. Whatever we wanted, we could get[...]

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