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What a Week of College Visits With My Son Taught Me

There's something about a good roadtrip. The rental car. A new city every day. The long drives in[...]

The Conversation You Should Have With Your 8th Grader Now

I was at the swim team banquet on Sunday night sitting with two friends. We all have rising 8th[...]

10 Truths About AP Scores in College Admissions

I asked my husband, my older daughter, and my older daughter's friend which dress I should wear for[...]

Why Your College Essay Topic Needs to Be Fresh

Growing up, we lived only 30 minutes away from the Jersey Shore. Whatever we wanted, we could get[...]

One Thing Each Class Year Should Do for Test Prep This Summer

Many parents and students come to us with questions about how best to use extra time over the[...]

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