Weekly Podcast Series
One of the most common questions we get from parents and students is what colleges are looking for in an applicant. It depends because colleges are different, and their admissions […]
Dr. Lisa Rouff explores a new study that finds teens’ brains aged faster than normal during the pandemic, and not in a good way. As a psychologist, I’ve always tried […]
Building a college list is the start of determining if a school is a suitable match for you. Creating the list requires research, research, and more research. You may already […]
Five things can ultimately make or break an interview: Your research and preparation for the interview. Whether you are genuinely interested in the college and if you’re able to convey […]
Dr. Lisa Rouff shares trends in improving academic functioning for students with ADHD. Students with ADD often struggle to efficiently complete homework and study for exams due to their difficulty […]
The bad news is that no magic number works for every applicant. The good news is that there are guidelines to follow as you create your college list. Like playing […]
Anxiety over college admissions doesn’t only affect the students but parents as well. Dr. Lisa Rouff shares her experience and reminds us that while the stakes are high, they aren’t […]
Planning Your College Visit Making the most of your college visits takes time and planning. This is an excellent chance for parents to be involved in the application process by […]
The college admissions process can feel like a series of deadlines to be met. Few of these deadlines are as critical as scheduling the SAT if you decide to take […]
It’s your junior year, meaning you’re halfway done with high school! The junior year also marks a pivotal time in the college admissions process. This is the last full year […]
