Dear Seniors (and those who love them), We are finally entering the end of your admissions journey, but don't forget that it's the beginning of the rest of your fricking life! So even in the angst and frustration of making a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
If you’re reading this, you know the entire college admissions process is riddled with potential pitfalls and scary challenges. Letters of recommendation. Essays. Interviews. All of these hurdles inspire tons of anxiety among college-bound students. But none seem so intimidating, so ...
Every year lots and lots of applicants are deferred from some of their favorite colleges. It sucks when life doesn’t go your way for sure, but maybe it helps to know that you’re not alone? Now, what do you do with ...
Yay you! You all made it through the early rounds, including the Texas apps and the UC apps for those who applied to those schools. So, so, so many high fives to all of you!!! And many of you have even ...
Happy Mid-November Admissions Family, I just wanted to take a minute and share with you how grateful I am to each and every one of you. It’s truly a privilege to get a peek into your lives and get to know ...
Hey Seniors, We are finally entering the end of your admissions journey, but don't forget that it's the beginning of the rest of your fricking life! So even in the angst and frustration of making a decision, be sure to celebrate ...
