On Saturday night I was at a party. In these settings, when I am talking to people I don’t know very well, I find they generally broach a few central topics with me- sports/running, my kids/their school, and college/college admission- not always in that order. While it may surprise you based on this blog […]
The Role of Parents/Caregivers in College Admission
My daughter’s birthday party was last Friday. Long story short, it involved a frenzied and surprisingly competitive neighborhood- wide scavenger hunt, copious amounts of half- eaten pizza slices, a sugar fueled late-night living room dance party, and periodic tween screaming that hit notes any soprano would commend. Good times were had and only one slight […]
Choices and Options- A Blueprint for College Admission
Would you rather eat a bowl of worms or drink a gallon of sour milk? Would you rather walk to school naked one day or walk to school backwards every day? Would you rather sit on a nail or stand on a push pin? These are just a few of the queries I overheard recently […]
What do colleges want?
My wife has celiac disease. While many people do not know exactly what that is, they have at least heard of “gluten” and are familiar with the GF or grain symbol on food labels in the grocery store or at restaurants. 20 years ago, however, when she was first diagnosed, that was definitely not the […]
Celebrate Your Submission
Yes. I have heard you get better traction on posts if you have a title that includes “Tips” “Top” or something inflammatory. Yes. I know at best this title sounds paradoxical and at worst—actually, not sure what worst would be. Something really dark, I’m sure. Good news- that’s not this blog. In fact, my hope […]