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How to Determine What Is Really Optional in Your College Application

Deciphering what is "optional" versus "required" for a college application is like trying to read[...]

What to Do If You Can't Take the Class You Want

With school starting, many high school students are still finalizing their classes for this year.[...]

5 Things I Told My Daughter at the Beginning of Junior Year

My oldest child is a junior in high school this year. I have spent my career giving advice to other[...]

Facebook Live Recap: Ask America's College Counselor (8.24.22)

My August Facebook Live Q&A tackled topics like taking the SAT/ACT, fall college visits, filling[...]

If Your Early Action Program Has Restrictions, Read the Fine Print!

A few weeks ago I wrote about the popular Non-Restrictive Early Action programs that a lot of[...]