Listen to “College Word Association – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. “It’s 7:20! Why are you still asleep?!” I say flipping on the lights and opening the blinds. “My alarm didn’t go off,” mumbled my daughter from under three sheets and four stuffed animals. “What?! I can see your clock says, ‘snooze!’” “I didn’t do that…” “Whatever! […]
The Basics of College Admission: Part 4
The last several months have led to a lot of finger pointing. The left blaming the right, and the right giving it back to the left. School administrators have been accused of being irresponsible in how they opened, or did not open, their elementary, middle, and high schools, and college presidents have certainly been the […]
Breaking Out of the “Little Boxes” in College Admission
Before we had staff living all over the country, and before we employed part-time readers to assist in file review, we had a fun tradition during reading season. Several times a week, we’d gather in my office and someone would share a funny YouTube video. This is how I was first exposed to John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, and this gem. […]
Seniors, Talk to Your Parents!
Listen to “Episode 17: Seniors, Talk to Your Parents – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. My son turned 12 in May. He’s a red-shirted sixth grader now, and I’m seeing all the signs of a middle school boy. His feet are growing at a preposterous rate, he’s sleeping later, and his body movements are shifting from […]
Your Voice Matters
Listen to “Episode 14: Your Voice Matters – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. If you have ever heard an admission counselor discuss college application essays, they will inevitably say, “We just want to hear your voice.” Having worked at a number of institutions, I can tell you this is absolutely true. While grammar and style matter, […]