by Maurice Frumkin | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog
As a college counselor, I both enjoy and feel a slight sense of despair at this time of the year. Usually beginning in mid-December, colleges from around the country that choose to offer Early Decision or Early Action plans, will begin the process of notifying...
by Dana Ponsky | Sep 22, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
When it comes to schooling in the U.S. things are just different. Schools are in-person, a hybrid model, fully remote, or taken on an entirely new process/meaning for a family. No matter where your student is with schooling this year, there are some important points...
by Maurice Frumkin | Aug 1, 2020 | Blog
Virtual School Events: Strategies for Parents & Students As we head into what could be considered the most unique school admissions season in recent memory, families will be faced with a new question: How should we prepare for what’s likely to be a slew of...
by Dana Ponsky | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
As the month of August commences, I find myself thinking how quickly the summer has gone and in a few short weeks we are all back to school. As both a high school college counselor and independent college counselor for the past ten years, admittedly, I still find...
by Maurice Frumkin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
The end of summer. As rising 8th grade families approach this key and perhaps anxiety-provoking milestone, I often get asked, “What should I have accomplished this summer to be in the best position for the upcoming high school admissions season?” Even with a few...
by Dana Ponsky | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Over the past ten years as a college counselor, I have been asked countless times by families: Does my student need to visit a college before he/she/they apply? Can’t we just wait until they’re accepted before I/we have to take time off of work or spend money to...
