Last week’s snow made the holidays feel very real. During Thanksgiving break, college applicants and their families should relax and unwind. But in the coming …
In my years as a college counselor, I have seen many bright students struggle with the questions asked by individual colleges outside …
On this rainy weekend, seniors tell me they’re stressed. After all, they’re about to embark on a major life transition. But …
These days, that’s quite the popular question. But I’m just not into polls. They fluctuate. They’re subject to sample size and geographic …
Ready, set, interview! I just finished teaching two sections of “Mastering the Interview,” a class for this year’s Hudson School seniors. The …
On a steamy Friday afternoon a few weeks ago, I stopped by Columbia University before heading over to an event hosted by …
HNYE! HNY! How often have we seen these abbreviations while scanning our email and social media? But when it comes to …
Several years ago, I began using the PSAT and SATⓇ to teach core skills to my younger private students. My favorite …
Over the years, I’ve offered and received many bits of advice about starting out and managing a career. On the occasion of …