Apr 19, 2019 | Academic Enrichment, Applications & Admissions, Latest
The last section offered some general advice and information about the GPA. This section answers three specific, frequently asked questions: Which classes should I take? How much does it matter that my grades go up and down? Can I get a C and still get into one of the...
Apr 12, 2019 | Academic Enrichment, Applications & Admissions, Latest
The high school GPA is the most important factor for admissions at virtually every college in the U.S. However, many students don’t understand exactly how colleges evaluate high school transcripts. This lack of information often causes students to make decisions that...
Mar 23, 2019 | Academic Enrichment, Latest
This series of posts opened with an exercise aimed at parents, so this post bookends the series with another section directed at parents. All parents want what is best for their children. Thinking about colleges and extracurricular activities is obviously stressful,...
Mar 21, 2019 | Academic Enrichment, Latest
Although sophomores have a lot more to juggle than freshmen, they still have some time and freedom to figure out where their passions lie. But by the end of sophomore year—and in time for the summer after sophomore year—students should be ready to commit to certain...
Mar 16, 2019 | Academic Enrichment, Latest
This is my favorite age group to counsel. Freshmen (and younger students) still have their whole future in front of them. With a little foresight and the right advice, they can create an ideal high school experience for themselves, not only in academic terms but also...
