

Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3
Some of my colleagues advise students to read a college's mission statement before writing essays or visiting campus. It can be helpful,...
lesscollegestress
Apr 25, 2022


Prestige...unmasked, Part II
A year ago, I wrote a post in reaction to the new test-optional admissions era. Thankfully, though my 2022 grads are all happy, 2022...
lesscollegestress
Apr 17, 2022


New extracurricular idea, college trip, senior decisions!
When my son told me that he was on the judge’s panel for the National High School Ethics Bowl at the University of North Carolina Chapel...
lesscollegestress
Apr 10, 2022


No Tears About the Waitlist
A colleague's words inspired to me write this. Upset about being waitlisted by your top choice college? That college may not be convinced...
lesscollegestress
Apr 3, 2022