Hello Seniors! You’re almost done — Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Final College Decision (MAJOR MEGA POST with How to Make Your Decision, Financial Aid Info, Waitlist Info, and NACAC Updated College Opening List)

I keep seeing tons and tons -- and tons -- of posts with this school or that school, about negotiating financial aid, and looking for colleges that might still be accepting applications. I’m gonna try to cover as much as I ...

By |2023-06-09T00:38:32+00:00April 13th, 2023|College Decisions, College List, Mindfulness|0 Comments

Hey Seniors, if your application decisions disappointed, then it can really hurt. Like nothing, you’ve felt before. Here’s how to get through it (or try to). (I’ve also included links to financial aid appeal/negotiation info, waitlist /LOCI post, and my “colleges still accepting apps” list)

Sure, it’s April Fool’s Day, but let’s be real: when application decisions don’t go your way, it’s no joke. It can feel really awful -- like the worst pain you’ve ever experienced. As one of the members of our community so ...

Dear Beautiful Seniors (and everyone else), hold on to your hearts — Today and Every Day. (My 7th Annual Ivy Day Gratitude Post!)

The last few weeks have been a combination of amazing, hysterical, stressful, joyful, and just hard -- but then again, that’s humanity. As decisions have rolled out, I’ve loved watching you celebrate and cheer each other on, even as you share ...

By |2023-03-30T17:17:50+00:00March 30th, 2023|College Decisions, Gratitude, Uncategorized|0 Comments

FAQs and TOP TIPS about What To Do About Waitlists. It’s a bummer for sure, but Fun Times!! You get to write the WL-LOCI (Waitlist Love Letter of Continued Interest) 2023 Updates

👋 Hello, beautiful seniors and other applicants. Look, I know this week and the next couple of weeks are gonna feel just super fucked up and shitty for a lot of you. I wish I could wave a magic wand and ...

Dear Trans, Nonbinary, Genderfluid, and Genderqueer Friends (and their loved ones, parents, allies, and advocates), I see you. I hear you. I am here for you.

I see you. I hear you. I am here for you. And so are many others. If you’re not feeling that love and support, please be sure to look beyond your immediate boundaries. If you’re queer, trans, nonbinary, genderfluid, or otherwise ...

By |2023-04-29T16:09:28+00:00March 7th, 2023|College List, LGBTQ Resources|0 Comments

Hey, Juniors (and Sophs and Freshies too)! Making Your Course Selections Count (Plus Tips for Picking Courses, Staying Sane, Making Grades, Learning A Lot, and Getting Accepted) (2023 Updates)

Few things are as frustrating or painstaking (but also exciting!) as selecting your courses during high school. There’s all this pressure to take the most honors, APs, or IB courses possible — like there’s some magical combination of classes that will ...

By |2023-02-28T20:45:50+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Course Selection|0 Comments

College Visits 101: AdmissionsMom’s Self-Guided Tours for Both Virtual and Live On-Campus Visits (2023 Updates)

One of my favorite parts about the whole college admissions experience (especially since there are so many stressful aspects) has always been college visits! Even though I’ve been out of college for…a while now…I still love visiting colleges, and over the ...

By |2023-02-16T20:15:57+00:00February 22nd, 2023|College Decisions, College Fit, College Visits|0 Comments

👋 Hey Juniors (& sophomores & even freshmen!), This post is for you! Ever feel like you’re stuck on the Extracurricular Hamster Wheel? Well, here’s your guide for stepping off & finding your star-shaped self! 

❓“How good are my extracurriculars?” It's one of the most common questions we get here on A2C. Then I receive tons more about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at ...