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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[...]

The Pitfalls of the Brag Sheet (and How to Avoid Them)

It is that time of year when some high schools begin to encourage their juniors to ask teachers for[...]

5 Ethical Questions That Students Must Get Right

My dad used to tease me growing up. He called me the "Church Lady," a reference to the recurring[...]

10 Things to Consider Before Meeting With Your School College Counselor

It's that time of year. Newly minted second semester juniors finally get assigned their college[...]

Colleges Courting You? Here's How to Decide If They're Worth Your Time

Tulane University just flooded students' email accounts with an intriguing proposition. The[...]