Category Archives: May 2013

Learning differences need not get in the way of college success but they should be considered when creating your college list.  Colleges offer differing levels of support to students with learning disabilities and ADD or ADHD. In compliance with the … Continue reading →

Do you love English and literature, but worry that an English degree will not translate well to the real world?  Au contraire. Although increasing technology, specialization, and an overabundance of college graduates with degrees in English have led to the … Continue reading →

College is full of hidden costs:  that extra pizza delivery, a special concert, the newest tech toy, a necessary college sweatshirt, or a much-needed trip home or to visit friends.  The easy access to plastic makes it easy to put … Continue reading →

Juniors selecting classes for the next  school year often choose with an eye to how rigorous their schedule will appear to the admissions committee at selective colleges.  Hoping to impress, the students choose as many Advanced Placement and honors courses … Continue reading →

Unlike the myth of the “well-rounded” student, colleges continue to reward the applicant with a desired special talent with offers of admission.  If you’re a sophomore or a junior with a special talent, you should begin thinking now how to … Continue reading →

If you haven’t had a chance to check out The Choice, the education blog of the New York Times, you might want to do so soon.  The site can be found at  http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com. Recent topics include: college as a journey, … Continue reading →