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 college...
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...
Parents of 9th & 10th Graders
FRESHMAN YEAR – 9th GRADE Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions: Get to know your school counselor. Schedule a meeting just to introduce yourself even if you don’t need any help at the time....
When Should the College Process Begin?
When should the college process begin? Most of us would like to live in the fantasy that it doesn’t have to begin until your child is ready to take the SAT/ACT and discuss possible colleges he/s...
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. It’...