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Facebook Live Recap: Ask America's College Counselor (6.15.22)

During my June Facebook Live Q&A, I answered college admissions questions from students and parents[...]

The Most Important Thing to Know Before You Apply to College

School is finally out and that means I am reviewing students' college lists on a daily basis. While[...]

No Plans This Summer? Consider Creating a Homegrown Project

A number of students had their summer plans fall through at the last minute. Whether it was a job,[...]

Does Taking a Gap Year Give You an Edge?

It took a pandemic for the traditional gap year to finally become a household name.

For decades,[...]

My Secret Strategy for Getting the Best Letters of Recommendation

One of my favorite sayings to my Application Nation students is "layer, don't hammer." This refers[...]