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Navigating ADHD and College Admissions
It goes without saying: navigating college admissions can be stressful. While the process can be overwhelming for any student, those with ADHD often face different sets of challenges.
How to start the recruiting process
What should you do if you want to play your sport at the next level?
How is character assessed in the college admission process?
Colleges are now going beyond the numbers. What else do they consider?
Choosing Senior-Year Courses? Consider These Tips
A guide to course selection for high school juniors
Does Early Decision make college admissions less fair?
Early decision can benefit applicants, but does it level the playing field for everyone?
What to Avoid When Writing a College Essay
Avoid these common mistakes and leave a lasting impression!
Starting The New School Year Off Right
Start the year off on the right foot with these tips!
Can I Use a Paper I Wrote for School as my College Essay?
Free yourself from that old writing, and start drafting new ideas!
How Much Does Topic Matter in a College Essay?
Can your essay topic really make or break your application?
A New Era for Admissions Practices?
Will current admissions practices foster a generation of more diverse leaders?
Waitlisted?
We're here to help with some suggestions for designing a waitlist plan of action.
A Creative Passion’s Place in the College Application Process
Learn how to make your creative passion the star of your college application!
On Change
Navigate the choppy waters of modern admissions with Moxie
A New Strategy for College Essay Success
Use Words a Week to boost the efficacy of your college essays!
Milestone Counseling
Educational fulfillment at your fingertips!
A Guide to Summer
Our guide to savvy summer planning!
“Do I Need to Take a Foreign Language All Four Years of High School?”
Wondering whether you can drop your language course after you've fulfilled the requirement? Read on.
News Flash: Select Colleges Still Accepting Applications for Next Year’s Class
Still looking to apply? We've got you covered!
Is Early Decision Right for You?
The early decision application can be a major boon for some students. But is it the right choice for you?
An Open Letter to High School Juniors
Take control of your college process instead of letting it control you!
Finding Serenity Amidst Your College Application Process
Invoke the Serenity Prayer. Control the "controllables."
Are Letters of Recommendation Equitable?
Read on to find out why letters of rec are our newest topic of debate in the current era of admissions.
We Are Growing!
We're welcoming some new faces into the Moxie family!
Coping with Letters of Rejection
Reframe your rejection blues into acceptance excitement.
How to Channel Senioritis
Students can channel their natural feelings of "senioritis" into positive experiences of exploration that will help them figure out what they would like to do in life.
The SAT is Going Digital – Here’s What You Need to Know
News that is shaking the foundation of admissions.
The Test-Optional Movement
Will waiving standardized test scores stick around long-term or will schools revert back to old requirements?
Visiting College Campuses in Winter or Spring
Timing can matter when planning college campus visits.
Latest Admissions Trends According to the Common Application
Make sure to stay informed to have the best shot come application time!
Six Groups to Be Thankful for This Holiday Season in College Admissions
'Tis the season to be thankful!
Second-Guessing Come College Application Submission Time
Leave yourself enough time before deadlines so that second-guessing isn't necessary.
Dealing With College Application Burnout
Here's a a short guide on how to mitigate college application burnout this season.
Recycling Supplemental Essays for College Applications
How can you save yourself some time and energy while writing college essays?
Rankings Schmankings?
Should You Choose a College Based on Its Rank?
How to Prioritize the Socio-Emotional Health of College Applicants
Let's focus on what really matters for college applicants.
WashU No Longer Considers Demonstrated Interest
Citing Concern Over Ongoing Inequity of the Practice
Tips for Parents of College Applicants
What role do parents play in college admissions?
A Salve for Starting the College Essay
How to get "unstuck" in the writing process for the college essay
Finding Your “Best Fit” College
How to determine whether a college is the right place for you
How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
It's time to starting thinking about your letters of recommendation.
Well-Rounded Students vs. “Spiky” Students
How to think about your extra-curricular activities
Going on a Summer Vacation? Pair It with College Visits.
College campuses are open! Take advantage by visiting in person.
Applying to College? Remember That Summer Counts
Applying to College? Remember That Summer Counts
Common App Reveals New Essay Prompt
Read this to learn the reason the Common App made a major change to one of its essay prompts.
The Future of AP Exams
How will college admissions view AP exams in a test-optional world?
Is Legacy Preference in College Admissions Going Away Anytime Soon?
The disconnect between how colleges treat legacy students and the rest of the applicant pool isn’t as simple as it seems.
Summer’s the Time for the College Essay
It’s not too soon to seriously consider a topic for an impressive essay or personal statement.
Independent Educational Counselors (IEC)
Working with an independent educational counselor (IEC) means investing in a long-term relationship.
Is Passion Your Guide?
Trust your instincts, and rely on your authentic interests.
Announcing Our Launch
With a deep sense of pride and purpose, I am thrilled to announce the launch of Moxie College Counseling.