Inspiration for Writing Can Happen Anywhere

It's important to remember that most writing doesn’t happen behind a laptop. It happens when your mind is free to wander. As you are working on your essays for college, be open to ideas that come up:

Right before you fall asleep
On a walk, run, or bike ride
In yoga, a tennis match, or the outfield
When taking a shower
While you are driving or talking to a friend about a problem or something unrelated
Late at night scrolling through TikTok
Waiting in line at Chipotle

Keep a notepad or your phone handy to jot down any promising ideas. Make a voice memo or note for yourself--whatever works for you to remember the idea. Collect your thoughts over a few weeks so that when you sit down to write, you will already have the inspiration. We are available to help craft your story.

Timelines

Back to school is a busy time for everyone, especially Seniors who are applying to college. Keep a close eye on deadlines as each college and program has their own unique set of requirements.

Sophomores and Juniors, start off the year with a plan of what you want to achieve and how. This will make the year more productive and less overwhelming.

Freshmen, good luck acclimating to high school. This is the time to get the lay of the land and figure out where you can fit in and what you will need to do to succeed.

Senior Timeline: Deadlines Deadlines Deadlines

Junior Timeline: Start the year with a plan of what you want to achieve and how.

Sophomores and Freshmen: We are here to help you find your unique angle for success.

Early Action/Early Decision: How to Decide

This time of year, we have numerous conversations with our clients about whether or where to apply Early Action or Early Decision.

So how do you decide? Click on the article below to read more.

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Excellent Financial Aid Guide

Here is a great financial aid guide written by one of our colleagues who specializes in financial aid. The FAFSA will not be open this year until December due to the impending changes, however, most private schools require the CSS Profile, which is available starting October 1.

Click Here to Read!

What's On Our Minds

Raising Teens Is Hard. Lisa Damour Has Some Answers.

As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.

Let's Unpack: Feeling worried? Ten tips for handling everyday anxiety--and they may go against what you've ben taught about managing stress.

Supplementing Your College Application: Essay Advice From College Admission Leaders

One of our colleagues, a crisis manager, wrote a great article about how to avoid getting into a crisis. There are some interesting points here that you may not even think about when starting college. We don't want to put a damper on the first year of college but thought it was really good advice.

Take an Online Proctored Practice SAT/ACT

Everydae is a great resource that offers inexpensive online tutoring as well as free proctored tests to students. You can register here.

A Conversation with Parents: College Admissions Trends

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

7:30 PM via Zoom

With the school year already in full force, we know questions--the good and the bad--start swirling around your head. We will discuss admissions trends, what to expect, and answer all your questions.

Our goal is to provide an open forum for discussion. Hope to see you there!

REGISTRATION is required. Please register below in advance to receive the Zoom link:

What's Happening Now

Rising Seniors:

Good luck as you work on your essays and applications. Remember, we are always here to help you.

Rising Juniors:

Take a deep breath and get ready for a challenging but hopefully exciting year. We are available to help you develop your summer plans, college list, and plans for the coming year.

Rising Sophomores and Freshmen:

Enjoy the rest of summer and the beginning of a new school year. We are ready to help you find your unique angle for success.

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