INSIGHTS

I just returned from a College Conference in Connecticut, where colleges like Carnegie Mellon, Tufts University, Boston College,...

“It was SO much easier when I went to college!” is a familiar tune echoed by parents of high schoolers. The college admissions landscape...

If you're passionate about the arts and humanities, expand your knowledge with these exciting programs over the summer: Georgetown...

The realm of pre-med and health sciences is a broad universe to explore. Here are some summer opportunities to help you get started:...

The programs shared this week are designed to help students gain an understanding and appreciation for the complexities of politics and...

STEM superstars, if you're looking to gain science & tech skills beyond the classroom (and potentially create connections), here are some...

It may seem strange that I am writing about the summer while we are still in the thick of winter, but my one big learning over the 19...

In a world where 'highly selective' colleges have been rebranded as 'highly rejective' colleges, it is no surprise that the admissions...

A few days ago, the College Board announced that they are creating a new computer-adaptive SAT. This will replace the old paper and...

Last week, I had a minor procedure of having an ingrown nail surgically removed. As I inhaled deeply to brace myself for the third...

December 15th was a big day in the college world: the day when many universities released their admission decisions to fretting students....

November 15th deadlines are looming on the horizon, and I want to dedicate this post to all the high school seniors who are feverishly...

Two weeks ago, NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) hosted its annual conference in Seattle. This 4-day,...

September is a month like no other. It’s the month where parents lament (for the most part) that the summer is almost over, and students...

One of the lesser-known truths about college admissions is that colleges often track the interest level of students applying to their...

My work with the Yale Admissions Team and as an Application Reader at the University of Washington taught me two big things: (1) The...

Creating a well-balanced college shortlist is both a science and an art. It requires systematic research, detailed analysis, and...

As we make our way towards the end of the school year, there are a few tasks that I am encouraging my juniors to put on their radar –...

If we have already met, you have definitely heard me emphasize the key role that high school transcripts (rigor of classes + grades) play...

Amidst the pandemic-related challenges, elevated levels of teen anxiety and depression, and ruthless racial attacks, the College Board...

This year is turning out to be one of the most competitive years in the history of college admissions, with all the top universities...

January tends to be one of the busiest months for high school seniors because many colleges schedule their regular-round application...

Regular-decision college deadlines are around the corner and as students are scrambling to write their seemingly infinite essays...

A lot has been said and done about this topic already and yet I have high school students reaching out for help. As a mom of a teenager,...

With the United States responsible for one-quarter of the global Covid-19 cases, and the number of daily cases reaching record highs...

So you finally get an interview call from your dream school. You are ecstatic, and you should be! Chances are that the Admissions...

When I began applying to Business Schools in America, I believed that the application process was the most stressful part, and after that...

Is a question you can almost hear Admissions Officers ask themselves as they silently review your application package. The months of...

When people ask me today, “What was your greatest learning from your MBA at Yale?”, they inherently expect me to talk about the...