3 Essential Admissions Books to Kick Off Summer
As summer begins and the pace (hopefully) slows down, it’s a great time for families to take a breath and reflect. Whether your student is gearing up to apply this fall or just starting to explore possibilities, these three admissions books offer clarity in a season that can often feel murky. I’ve personally returned to […]
The Role of Passion Projects in Building a Compelling Narrative
Ask any parent or student what matters most in college admissions, and you’ll hear a familiar list: test scores, grades, leadership roles, volunteer hours. The standard extracurricular checklist. As a longtime educator who’s taught thousands of students across middle and high school—from Chicago to Taipei—I’ve seen how real growth happens not through checklists, but through […]