by Dana Ponsky | Feb 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
If I am going to be honest, I am not a huge fan of standardized testing. I could probably get into a healthy debate with anyone about the inherent and overt biases I think exist with the current standardized tests that are used for college and graduate school...
by Dana Ponsky | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
For those of us in the Northeast, we are at the point in the winter season when the idea of warm weather and being outside without multiple layers of clothing on is very appealing. While we can all daydream of a more temperate climate, it is also a good time for high...
by Dana Ponsky | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, I began hearing some students and families mention the idea of creating a “brand” so a student would be better highlighted to colleges during the admissions process. Admittedly, I felt so uncomfortable by this idea. I just had a really hard time...
by Dana Ponsky | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
The process of choosing the colleges that make it to the final list can take months and involves researching topics like degree offerings, faculty research, location, extracurricular opportunities, athletic offerings, and more. For many families, it also includes...
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 Dana Ponsky | Aug 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Each year, as the month of August commences, I find myself thinking how quickly the summer has gone by and in a few short weeks we are all back to school. This year, I, like so many, are thinking about how this year is unlike anything I could have imagined and there...
