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Oct 09 2025

5 Demands From Trump’s Compact for Excellence in Higher Education

This week we heard about President Trump's Compact for Excellence in Higher Education. Nine[...]

Oct 02 2025

How To Order Your Activities on Common App for the Biggest Impact

Yesterday, I met with one of my Application Nation - Class of 2026 students to review their[...]

Sep 25 2025

Don't Apply to Elite Colleges This Year. Here's Why.

Elite institutions have been the dream destination for many college-bound students for centuries—so[...]

Sep 19 2025

Facebook Live Recap: Ask America's College Counselor (9.17.25)

For my Facebook Live Q&A in September, I answered questions from high school students and parents[...]

Sep 18 2025

My Tips for the 5 Trickiest Sections To Get Right on the Common App

My favorite thing to do after 26 years in the industry is read applications. I still get to do that[...]

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