Let them FAIL!

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On May 29, 2019

Yes. You heard me correctly. Let your children fail. This is something that is essential to preparing them to be not only successful in school now, but in college, and as adults. I cannot tell you how many students I see come to campus having never, and I mean never, experienced a setback, challenge, or […]

Just because it happens doesn’t make it right

Posted by admin
On March 22, 2019

I started to write this month’s blog on letting our kids fail. Then the big admissions scandal hit, and I decided to write my take on that instead. Tune in next month if you want to hear about letting your kids fail – it’s actually somewhat related if you think about it. These parents were […]

It’s That Time of Year

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On February 23, 2019

Hello all. This is the time of year that I most love, and most dread. This is when I start getting the excited “I GOT IN!” texts, or the phone calls sobbing with “I didn’t get in.” Yes, it’s college acceptance time. Or for some, rejection time. It’s the time of year when I hold […]

Top 10 Ways to Stay Stress Free During the College Application Process

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On January 15, 2019

Start your process early. Leaving this to last minute just increases stress and anxiety over fast approaching deadlines, and increases the likelihood of making mistakes, missing steps, or submitting less than your best work. Be open minded. Maybe you grew up just knowing you always wanted a big school. As you are searching, consider lots […]

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