Learn the Critical Step Most Students Skip when Applying to College
The college application process goes from 0 to 60 junior spring. My students are always shocked by the onslaught of...
It’s Almost Time – Last Two Weeks Application Checklist
Some people might be counting down to Christmas but I’m counting down to application due dates. Your kids have 15...
Why I Joined the Free Call to Action Copywriting Bootcamp and You Should Too
Have you ever read something or watched a video and thought that’s exactly what I need? That’s what good copy...
How I Graduated from an Ivy League School and Received My Ph.D.—Debt-Free
This week I’m running a guest post by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, who is a college consultant with experience helping high-achieving students...
The Ultimate Guide to the Common App
It’s the start of application season. If you are like my students and their parents, you are probably already stressing....
The Secret to Raising a Harvard Kid
Head on over to the Raising Supaman Project to read all about how my parents raised and supported me. If you’d...
Summer Isn’t Over
It’s still summertime. Yay! I’m on a little bit of a vacation this week, visiting my hometown. It’s so easy...
Make the Most Out of Your Summer
I remember a few months before school got out my junior year, I had no clue what I was going...
Asian Students Striving to be Less “Asian”
How do Asian students set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive environment and break through the stereotypes? I was recently...
Your Best Application
I was on College Confidential (which I love to peruse) when I came across a thread that broke my heart. “I worked...
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