College Admissions is getting real real now. Here’s your October 2026 Checklist & Reminders

Happy October Seniors (and your parents and caretakers if you’re reading!), This is just to check in with a checklist to make sure you're keeping up. ______1. Standardized Test Scores: If you’re sending your test scores, be sure to check on ...

Dear seniors, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by college admissions right about now, I wrote this for you (Frogs and Elephants in 2026)

Over the last couple of weeks, lots of my students and r/ApplyingToCollege and Instagram friends have shared with me that they're feeling overwhelmed – like it feels like it’s going to be impossible to get through this college admissions experience. And ...

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13 Reasons Why It’s Still OK to Write About Trauma in your College Applications — And How to Do So in 2026

Content warning: discussion of traumatic subjects: suicide, sexual abuse, trauma, self-harm There's always a debate about which topics should be avoided at all cost on college essays. The short-list generally boils down to a familiar crew of traumatic or “difficult” subjects. ...