So Many Parental Panic Attacks So Little Time
This scene is from one of my favorite movies, Raising Arizona. The woman doing most of the talking is Dot, played by Frances McDormand. As a parent, each of us…
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College Search Help and How To Decide If You Need It
On the east and west coasts, many college-bound families hire a professional college planner for college search help. In fact, the question isn’t really, “Are you working with someone?” It’s…
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Freshman Year of College Realities from One Mom’s Perspective
Jack shared his freshman year of college realities. You can read it here. Now it’s my turn. Overall, this post is less a chronology than it is some truths I’m…
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Student Perspective on Freshman Year of College Realities
Freshman Year of College Realities: The Unedited, Gritty Truth Starting college this fall? Here’s a firsthand perspective from our son Jack, who just finished his freshman year at the University…
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College Planning Priorities and What You Need To Do Now Grade-By-Grade
Another school year is winding down. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors, here’s what you need to do this summer and next school year to put your best foot forward for college.…
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Does the Rise of Test-Optional Schools Mean the Decline of the ACT?
I won’t keep you in suspense. The answer is no. The truth is, the ACT and SAT aren’t going anywhere. They will continue to be critical metrics for colleges when…
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