Every year I work with students on their personal statements and every year I see the same mistakes show up. Not because families are not
If you have a junior at home, there is a good chance the personal statement feels like a problem for future you. Summer, maybe. August
Here’s something that surprises almost every family I work with. The sticker price of a college and what your family actually pays can be completely
The Resume-Padding Trap Every fall, I have the same conversation with a parent. Their sophomore or junior has joined six clubs. Maybe seven. Student government,
I’ve been a school counselor for years. And I’ve watched really smart, caring, invested parents make the same mistakes over and over. Not because they’re
Last week, a mom told me she’d crossed three schools off her daughter’s college list. Why? Because another parent at a lacrosse game said those
You’ve done the tours. You’ve walked the quads. You’ve eaten in the dining halls and sat through the admissions presentations. And now you have a
Every year, I watch families build college lists based on rankings, campus tours, and gut feelings. And then April rolls around, the financial aid packages
Let’s talk about the most confusing thing in college admissions right now: testing. Because here’s what every junior parent hears: “Most schools are test-optional now!”
Winter break is over. The decorations are down, the leftovers are gone, and reality just walked back in the door. If you’re a parent of
Former high school counselor, mom of two boys, and your guide from freshman year through the finish line. I help parents figure out what matters now, what can wait, and what to do next.
Bring it to my free parent workshop. I teach a little, then we spend real time on your questions.
