Students at highly competitive high schools sometimes collect Advanced Placement classes in their schedules like Halloween candy: “I’ve got 5 APs this year.” “Why don’t they offer AP Phys Ed...
What’s An Honors College vs. Honors Program?
As a high school senior, it can be tough choosing between a small college and a large university, and knowing which school can be the right fit. For those who have never been away from home, a small s...
Online AP Courses
You’ve weighed the pros and cons of the AP program, and you would like to have your student try out a class or two. What if your student’s school doesn’t offer th...
What is Dual Enrollment?
As a parent, you want to set your student up for success in high school, college, and beyond. However, you and your teen probably already have a lot on your plates. Should you also look ...
AP Registration & Test Schedule
AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves, and they have the chance to earn college credit with the AP exam at the end of the year. Some students grad...
It’s All About Grades
(And Course Selection, the Right High School, and more!) The decisions your 9th or 10th grader makes this year could have a major impact on whether or not they get into the college they want. I...
Preparing for College? What’s Your High School Action Plan?
Preparing for college means making sure your family has a plan, both academic and financial, for all 4 years of high school. If you fail to make a plan, then you plan to fail. Don’t let that ha...
Is Your Student Angular Enough For College Admissions?
In the early eighties, when I applied, the buzzword for college acceptance was “well-rounded,” which referred to a student who participated in many different activities. That is no longer what ...
7 College Prep Myths – Busted!
For six years, I worked as a high school counselor in St. Louis and Denver, helping students choose classes, encouraging them to participate in activities, and guiding them in becoming ready for colle...
College Planning Checklist For 9th & 10th Grade
FRESHMAN YEAR 9th GRADE COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLIST Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions: Get to know your school counselor. Schedule a meeting just to introduce yourself even if you d...