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Exceptions to Standard High School Course Selection Advice

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 20, 2015.

In the past month I’ve met with dozens of families, in person and via Skype, to discuss course selection for next school year. I find myself saying a lot of the same things: Take the more...

Tips For Finding Quality Backup Schools

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 24, 2013.

Last week we passed the January 15 application deadline. Most high school seniors should have submitted their college applications and now is the time most families wait to hear back from all...

All In! How To Avoid Overcommitting On Extracurricular Activities

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 18, 2013.

In the past week I’ve met three new students who told me they were no longer involved in extracurricular activities because they had committed all their time to one thing which didn’t work out. “Susan”...

College Admission Interview Do’s and Don’ts

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 25, 2012.

In the previous post, I outlined college interview basics— the things every student should do before scheduling a college admissions interview. Today I’m adding a list of college admission...

Sending Red Flags for College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 16, 2012.

This week I was driving with my two kids in the car. My six-year-old son turns to his big sister out of the blue and says, “I have more points that you could ever have on Disney games!” This sounded...

College Admission: Getting In Doesn’t Matter If They Can’t Stay In

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 19, 2012.

[/caption] It can seem like getting into college is the biggest challenge these days. Unfortunately, getting in is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying in and graduating. Years ago,...

Do Colleges Care About Gifted & Talented?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 21, 2012.

My daughter will be entering high school next year. She has always been in the GT program. How important is it for her to continue in GT? How do colleges view GT? A lot elementary and middle schools...

College Board's Online College Search Tool

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 15, 2012.

The College Board website is a great tool for families. Of course College Board is home to everything SAT, but you can also find some great college planning tools if you know where to...

But My High School Is Ultra-Competitive

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 13, 2012.

My daughter attends a very competitive high school. Do admissions officers know each high school relatively well? Will they know how hard it is to be in the top quarter at her school? Yes,...

Would you risk college admission on your English essay?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 1, 2012.

I’m just curious. Why would a student want to work with you on their college essay? I don’t mean this in a negative way, but our high school has students do their essays in Senior English class....

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