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How (and When) to Start Your List of College Essay Topics

I did it. I finally did what I tell other families to do. I started a list for my oldest child who[...]

My Summer Checklist for Rising Seniors

Every year when July 4th fades in the distance, I feel like summer is just slipping away. There is[...]

Need Help with Your Essay Topic? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

If I had a superpower, I would want it to be nostalgia. I would want to remember all of the moments[...]

How to Build a Balanced College List

A few days ago a parent of a high school senior mentioned that their child did not get into their[...]

Asking Teachers for Recommendation Letters—2021 Edition

As spring is upon us and the end of the school year is within reach, my attention shifts to high[...]