Dear Seniors and Families, As notifications begin and continue to roll out in the coming weeks, I’d like to share a couple of thoughts with you. Remember that you have worked so hard not only throughout the college application season but throughout your entire high school experience. You may receive a decision you’re not happy with…a deferral or a denial. If that happens, I will share in your disappointment. I’ll help you deal with deferrals. If you were denied, I urge you to

As I build lists with my juniors, I see that parents and students need clarification on the two kinds of GPA (weighted and unweighted). They also need to understand that a weighted 4.0, unlike an unweighted one, may not put a student near the top of their graduating class, depending on how many students choose the most rigorous courses. Most northeast public high schools use a weighted GPA that gets a boost from AP, IB, or Honors courses. Many colleges, especially large publi

First, which summer programs will matter in your future college application? Which ones warrant the high cost? Applying to competitive summer programs requires completing an application indicating GPA, test scores if available, essays, and extracurriculars. In the best programs, students do a combination of hands-on research, design, writing, and/or group work on a project or presentation. These garner attention in the admissions offices of highly selective colleges. Alternat