My Labor Day was Triumphant! And I was resilient. I accomplished everything on my list: Got rid of the ants in my kitchen Basked in the glory of finishing my…
Why Getting Started in the College Application Process Early Is a Good Idea The college application process is a journey, not a destination. It's a time to explore your interests,…
I love school supplies. I loved picking out my pens, my folders, and my notebooks (still do). The anticipation of the first day of school would cause butterflies in my…
How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Achieve Your Goals The start of a new school year is a time of excitement and anticipation for many students. There are new classes to…
Personal Statement Season: How to Write a "Shitty First Draft" It's personal statement season! This is a time when many high school seniors are feeling the pressure to write a…
The Common Application season is officially underway, and students and families are gearing up for the excitement and anxiety of the college admissions process. This is a time when students…
I LOVE Sparklers! My childhood memories of the 4th of July consist of racing through the thick green-blue grass of Kentucky with fiery sicks crackling through the dusk. loved feeling so…
Love Letters to the Parents I love graduation season! Our culture has so FEW rituals for our young people that I find myself often weeping with joy and pride as…