It is August and August consulting is well underway! The Common App is reopened for the class of 2027. My webinar has the usual News & Notes and then I take a closer look at writing supplemental essays, how to approach them and some of the mistakes that applicants make. Enjoy!

The Personal Statement/College Essay-What It Is, What It Isn’t and Some Things to Think About Hi,I promised in my July webinar that I would share a separate presentation on some of my thoughts around writing. Whether you have a senior working on applications or not, I hope you find it helpful!

Happy July 4th! My webinar this month has the usual News & Notes, and there is a lot information to share. Then I take a deeper look at college admissions over the last decade. I started this work in 2013 and my first graduating class was in 2016, so I wanted to reflect on what

My June webinar has the usual News & Notes about college admissions and then I delve into how college calendars and course work can differ, the impact on students and what to be aware of. Enjoy!

It is a quiet time in the admissions world as the 2026 application cycle comes to a close! My May webinar has the usual News & Notes about college admissions and then I discuss ways to take advantage of college fairs and how they can demonstrate interest. Enjoy!

The 2026 application cycle is coming to a close! My April webinar has the usual News & Notes about college admissions and then I take a closer look at six things that could impact college planning for the class of 2027 during this turbulent time in higher education. Enjoy!

This is a repost but it still holds true! If you are the parent of a senior, you are probably aware that your child must submit a deposit to one school by May 1st. This is an exciting time as the last round of acceptances have been released and your student makes a final decision.

Greetings from the snowy Northeast! My March webinar has the usual News & Notes and then I discuss selectivity and prestige versus fit and why they matter so much in college admissions. I take a look at several ultra-selective colleges to highlight why fit is so important and what you need to know to put

The Olympics kick off tomorrow and I am excited so I decided to repost this piece from 2022. Good luck to all the athletes, especially RCS! “It is so much more about your type of skiing and being proud of your skiing than it is where you end up in the results.” ~Ryan Cochran-Siegle, US

Greetings from the arctic Northeast! My February webinar has the usual News & Notes and then I take a look at high school math curriculums, why they play such a significant role in college admissions and what you need to know to put your student on a path to success for their personal success. Enjoy!