When I’m learning a new task, I love to watch someone else do it, and copy them as closely as possible. In my former life as an admission counselor, and in my former-former life working in retail, this meant copying the language my supervisor would use to answer common questions. This is how I learned some of my favorite catchphrases – probably a good topic for another blog post. But today I want to help any students out there who like to learn the same way. I’ve rounded up s

How I build trust with the teens I coach by asking genuine questions instead of leading ones.

The number one question that I get as a specialist in college admissions for neurodivergent students is this: “Should I disclose my ADHD, autism, or learning difference in my college application?” There’s no one right answer, but understanding why you might can help you make a thoughtful, informed decision.

Let me walk you through the steps to ask for a letter of recommendation via email (with examples).

Ask your student to do this 5-minute task and start their college search the right way.

Out of all the words you might use to describe the college application process, “easy” is probably not one of them. Still, you might be...