Don’t Study Harder – Study Better!
Photo Credit: TheAtlantic.com It is no shock to anyone that grades are the most important piece of the admissions and athletic...
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- Aug 5
Fall College Advisor Check-In
Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions on Unsplash Seniors: By now, you should already be well underway (or at the very least have started)...
- Jul 8
Frequently Asked Questions
Photo Credit: ThaiEmbassy.com As I present to various groups around the country, I am frequently asked a few of the same questions....
- Jun 10
5 Minutes to Your Dream College
Yale University Photo Credit: BusinessInsider.com One of the biggest obstacles that students encounter on their path to their dream...
- May 12
Increase Your Recruitment with One Simple Step
Step inside one of the most common conversations college coaches have with a prospective student-athlete: Coach: “What is your GPA?" ...
- May 1
Which Activities Do Colleges Value?
The example above shows the Common Application Activities section, which offers 10 spots for a student to fill in. Does this mean every...
- Apr 1
Counselor Corner – Spring Checklist By Grade
Spring is in the air, and with the end of the school year looming, you might wonder, what should I be doing? Check out our Counselor...
- Mar 25
How to Make the Most of College Visits
Photo Credit: Bucknell University Spring and Summer are excellent times for many families to hit the road and start exploring colleges...
- Feb 22
Test-Blind vs. Test-Optional
With so many colleges adopting test-optional policies, many students are breathing a sigh of relief. But before you completely scrap your...
- Jan 23
How to Prep for the Digital SAT
Republished from our friends at ArborBridge With the December 2023 SAT behind us, the paper-based SAT is no more. Whether you’re taking...
- Dec 23, 2023
5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Test Scores
We all know the importance of standardized test scores in the college admissions game. This brings an overwhelming amount of stress and...
- Dec 1, 2023
Holiday Break To-Do List
Photo Credit: https://producthq.io/ Holiday breaks are fabulous! You get to sleep in, catch up on school work, and spend more time with...
- Dec 1, 2023
Optimal Testing Timeline
Many of you may have received your PSAT and/or Practice ACT Scores back and are considering the upcoming spring and summer. Over the...
- Nov 1, 2023
Choosing a College Major in High School - Is it Necessary?
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?...
- Nov 1, 2023
Questions from our Readers
We thought this would be a great time to answer some common questions we receive from families just like yours. Q: When should a...
- Sep 26, 2023
College Financial Aid
Senior families: you should attempt to apply for financial aid (FAFSA) as early as possible in the calendar year (I recommend completing...
- Aug 21, 2023
Your Secret Weapon
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor You (the students) must read books, solve math problems, plot science experiments, and write essays...
- Aug 21, 2023
Email Control
Increase your chance of admission & recruitment with this ONE tip! This is the time of year when I do routine check-in meetings with all...
- Aug 1, 2023
How to Find Balance as a Student-Athlete
How much sleep are you getting? This is a good question to start with. The student above was getting approximately 6 hours of sleep a...
- Aug 1, 2023
Financial Aid Applications
In many of my meetings with families, Financial Aid is clearly an area where many are confused about the process. Planning for how you...
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