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Extracurricular Activities - How many? What ones? Why do them?
These are the questions that I often get peppered with from my students. Whether you're just staring out as a freshman or trying to round


Letters of Recommendation: Who, When and How
While many people focus on prepping for the SATs and/or ACTs and essays, a critical part of the college application gets overlooked: letters


How to Pick Classes in High School
It's time to pick classes for next year. Depending on what grade you are in, you may have different questions. Let's tackle some common scen


Planning for College Without Burning Out Your Kid
As students finish their AP and SAT tests, they move onto to thinking about what to do with their summer. For some, it is the competitive st


Can I afford college?
It's really important to understand what financial situation your family is in as you select colleges and universities to put on your list.


What Happens To Those Kids Who Grow Up Working In Chinese Restaurants?
With no rice at home for dinner, I ran to my local Asian grocer to pick up a bag. As I placed the large sack on the checkout counter, I look
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