Let's not rely on AI in July! It's July, and my students' Personal Essays are beginning to  sparkle ! Yes, these newly crowned applicants...

We're monitoring colleges' comments on everything from supplements to AI.

The next round of college applicants faces challenges brought about by AI and online exams. Interdisciplinary curriculum will help them think critically.

While we'd like full transparency concerning the college process, we'll settle for sharing information.

While students wait for Regular Decisions, colleges need to evaluate their AI strategies.

College applicants deferred in the Early Round need to follow the instructions specified by Admissions.

For the sake of college applicants and their parents, let's hope for transparency in 2025.

Thanksgiving is over. Holiday decor is up. And Early Decisions? Many are about to be released. (Some are already out.) What are the...

Even after submitting their ED I choice, students and parents need to keep informed about next steps and issues in the college process.

Block out the mom groups! Block out the noise!I find myself saying that to parents and students as they share who got in where, who did...

Happy Labor Day! While some students wait for buses and learn new teachers' expectations, those applying to college should be focusing on...

Colleges continue to face scrutiny over costs, benefits and standardized testing policies.

Speak the language of admissions and test prep by taking a course complete with lessons, tips and exercises.

For rising seniors, summer takes on a whole new meaning. Ah, June. Many students associate it with freedom and relaxation - and they...

With so much misinformation, how can your student construct a college list? "Congratulations! You're an applicant now!"That's what I...

Getting Into College 2024-25 Wednesday, March 20, at 7:00 pm EST A webinar hosted by Nina Berler and Anna Gazumyan-Silverman College...

What are the implications for your student's candidacy? Usually, March is filled with anticipation. After all, it's when the majority of...

It's February - a month of seemingly lovely occasions. Yet with Early Action decisions, midyear meetings, letters of continued interest...

Happy 2024 to all parents, students and advisors! Winter can be a time to stay indoors, enjoy family and friends and recharge. Well,...

It's December. In two weeks, many of my senior cohort will know the results of their Early applications. Some are realistic and have...

Just wait until next month! They all squeaked by, but the stress was real. Ask the applicants, their parents or their counselors. Yes...