January Tips For 7th Graders

January Tips For 7th Graders

It’s January, roughly halfway through the school year, a critical one for 7th graders and the high school admissions process.  I recently met with a roomful of anxious 7th grade families and offered them some of my top tips for what to accomplish the rest of the year....
Top 3 Application Pitfalls

Top 3 Application Pitfalls

Round 1 high school applications are due soon, so if you are a family of an 8th grader, you are probably frantic right about now.  After reviewing thousands of high school applications, I’ve seen all kinds of things that get students into trouble.  And unfortunately,...
Top 5 Items to Accomplish In September

Top 5 Items to Accomplish In September

It’s September, your child is going into 8th grade, and you are panicked about the high school admissions process.  You are not alone.  Let’s take a look at what I would consider 5 of the top items you and your child should accomplish this month, in reverse order of...