Want to do something that matters? Here’s the secret: just begin

We meet a lot of students who are eager to ‘make an impact’ in high school, motivated by both the desire to contribute meaningfully to issues that matter, and to strengthen their college applications with the kind of special project they believe will set them apart. We meet even more parents who are anxious to… Continue reading Want to do something that matters? Here’s the secret: just begin

Think it’s grades that get you in? Think again

If we look closely at the common threads shared by the students we see thriving in the college process, there are a few pieces that often define them. Does it surprise you to know that these are not grades or test scores? Undoubtedly, a strong academic curriculum in high school, taking advantage of rigorous classes,… Continue reading Think it’s grades that get you in? Think again