The Practice Goodbyes
In fact, all of the other goodbyes I’ve said to him so far have been just practice goodbyes, in anticipation of the goodbye in the college dorm.
Advanced Placement Frequently Asked Questions
Recently, Advanced Placement (AP) classes are back in the news. Eight elite high schools in the Washington DC area announced that they will no longer offer them. This has stirred up new controversy about whether the classes are worthwhile. Did those high schools drop AP classes because they are not challenging and don’t help to…
7 Important Factors in the College Application Process
If you thought that applying to college was just a matter of your student sending in their test scores and GPA, and maybe a teacher letter of recommendation, and then sitting back and waiting for the college to give them an answer, think again. Sure, that’s the case at some schools, particularly large state universities. …
Student Resumés
A friend reminded me today that I had not talked to her about an important item for high school students – a student or college application resumé. I believe that students should have resumés for more than just college applications. I have encouraged my own children to make them and use them when applying for…
High School Counselors and College Admissions
High school counselors have heavy caseloads that might make it difficult for them to give college bound students the attention they need.
Three Things High School Juniors Should Do for a Less Stressful Senior year
I’m living with a high school Junior. And even though I thought I had learned so much after surviving Junior year with two other kids, I’m realizing that it doesn’t matter all that much how much I had learned. Junior year just seems to be a stressful one for college-bound students and I’m not sure…