College Applications

Part 2: What To Do Over Christmas Break As Christmas break approaches, most high school students are excited to be getting a break from grueling schedules filled with classwork, homework, sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. With just one more semester of high school left, senioritis is becoming a real battle for many seniors, making it more and more difficult to concentrate. The temptation to put things off runs high this time of the year. But there is still a great deal to be done before graduation day, and many things can (and should) be accomplished over Christmas break. Here are some ideas to help you navigate the holidays efficiently, while having some fun in the process.

For many high school seniors, this can be a very stressful time of year. With some of the biggest college application deadlines being in November, many students are scrambling in order to meet deadlines for multiple schools. But once that submit button is hit, you can take a deep breath. You have completed the work that needs to be done—you’ve built a good list of colleges you’d like to attend, you’ve written great essays, and you’ve completed all the pieces required thus far for each application. But there are still things you need to consider while waiting for an admission decision to be released.

With the college admission season in full swing, high school seniors are scrambling to complete the Common App and apply to the colleges of their choice. These applications include information about grades, standardized test scores and extracurricular activities—all critical in assessing a student’s eligibility for admission. But what about the college essay? How much does it influence the application decision?

Given that most teens and young adults have some presence on social media, this brings to mind the question: Will college admissions departments check my social media?

Chat GPT has taken the world by storm. Here are 5 takeaways to consider following chat GPT’s rise alongside this upcoming admissions cycle. 

After nearly 18 years of parenting and over a decade of education, your child is finally ready for their final year in high school. With college application deadlines, standardized tests, and personal statements (essays) on the horizon, you may be wondering what you can do to help your student over the summer. As they enter the summer months before their last year of high school, there is a lot to think about, and parents can play a vital role in helping their students succeed.