The college application process looks different for every family. But, these are my three favorite tips for getting your kid ready to apply for college. 1. Separate Your Concerns From Your Child’s Concerns. Plenty of anxiety and pain arises from…
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the college preparation process. There are so many steps and considerations involved in the college search, application, and financing process. To help you and your student stay on track, I’ve compiled a year-by-year checklist…
Preparing for college (and college apps) requires self-examination and personal reflection of your values, interests, and talents. The reflective nature of the college essay writing process is challenging new territory for most students. It’s not just about good writing, but…
Tip #1: Project Manage Yourself. The surest way to get stuff done is to schedule it in your calendar. If it’s not scheduled in the calendar, it ain’t gonna happen. If you don’t have a google calendar, outlook, or some…
In just over a year, the University of California went from requiring standardized tests to omitting them altogether from its admissions considerations As a result of a recent legal settlement, the UC system cannot reinstate the SAT or ACT at all, and…
21 Critical Lessons for Entrepreneurs This two-hour video course by Docstoc CEO Jason Nazar takes his real-world experience and breaks it into several video lessons that discuss all the important steps of running a successful business, from vetting an idea…
Many Ivy League and other top-tier universities offer online classes to reach a wider audience. The best part is that many of these e-learning and development courses are free. My favorite Harvard University courses: Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and…
Harvard admissions doesn’t appreciate applicants who are too techie or give off an arrogant vibe. It divides its applicant pool into “regular” and “special” groups. It actively scouts athletes, under-resourced students, and students from less-populated areas long before most teens…
If you’re a teenager aiming for a top college, believe it or not, it’s time to plan for summer. Competitive colleges expect much more than excellent grades and test scores. That means it’s essential for teens to develop their interests with…
One of the most important ways you can stand out from thousands of other applicants in the college admissions process is by highlighting the extracurriculars you’ve been involved with. This article is for parents who want to help their child…