When the weather outside is frightful, staying curled up with a book is just so delightful! Here are some top books you should read before college. There is no better way to increase your vocabulary ( read: help increase those test scores! ) as well as give you some good fodder to discuss in upcoming application essays and interviews ( juniors especially! ). Note: for anyone who says, “I don’t have time to read,” audiobooks are my preferred method these days of “reading” book

If you’re starting your college exploration phase now (highly recommended for Grades 9 & 10 graders, and especially critical for Grade 11 students), you may be overwhelmed with the process of planning visits. Either based on your schedule or budget, visiting all the campuses you are interested in just may not happen! But have no fear! One of the pandemic's silver linings is that all colleges and universities have created robust virtual visit options. From live tour options (w

By Kate Forman, Former Rugger’s Edge Advisor You (the students) must read books, solve math problems, plot science experiments, and write essays (oh, the writing!). Balancing these requirements can be pretty complicated, and you need a secret weapon. Here it is: Check your grades (every day) Checking your grades should become a habit; I do this in all my classes. As the bell rings, every kid knows to open their grades and then record them on a student calendar (created in

Here's a common question I am often asked: How important is it for my student to know their intended college major while in high school? I think there are a few ways to approach this: 1. Many students apply and enroll as " Undeclared or Undecided ," and that is fine! They use their first 1-2 years to explore different classes and then can declare by their junior year. Here is a good blog post from Iona College that explains many of the FAQ about being "Undeclared." Be awar

We thought this would be a great time to answer some common questions we receive from families just like yours. Q: When should a student-athlete reach out to a college coach? A: While it is never too early to reach out to college coaches and get on their radar, the most critical time is typically the junior year. I have found it best to connect with coaches when you have information to report, as they can accurately assess whether you would be a good fit for their team. Th

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