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Deferred? What can you do?
Let's talk deferrals. While it's not the BEST news, it's also not the worst. It means MAYBE, not yet, let me see. Remember that colleges are all about yield protection - they want to say yes to students who will also say yes to them. It's a lot like a dating game. The...
And Consulting at Power Hour Editing
I'm SO excited to share some news with you! I've updated my logo to add "AND CONSULTING." What does that mean? Basically, I want my brand to reflect my services and avoid confusion. With my background in journalism and PR, I tell my students that college admissions is...
I applied to some colleges..now what?
Happy "November 1st is in the rearview mirror"! It isn't a holiday but should be! We don't have the data yet on this year, but last year, Forbes magazine reported that more than 2.8 million applications were submitted by November 1! It's always a huge relief when most...
Pandemic Pivots – Get Inspired by What You CAN Do
Bugs, bikes, popcorn, books, music, ice cream, and more are just some of the ways students got involved. Don't let the year "2021" make you think this isn't a very current topic. It is 🙂 In 2021, I shared my students' frustration about how the pandemic was really...
What’s New (& Isn’t) with the Common App 2023-24?
I look forward to this Counselor Webinar every year for a few reasons. One, I want to see if there are ANY changes that affect my students (especially any writing, including activity lists & essays). Also, I love to hear about any trends or news that affect the...
News for High School Juniors: Common App JUST Announced Your Main Essay Prompts
High school juniors, guess what? The Common App just announced the main essay prompts, and they are STAYING THE SAME as last year! These are just IDEAS to spark your #1 headline. Your main essay (up to 650 words) should be the biggest story about YOU! So use these...