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By Kate Forman, Former Rugger’s Edge Advisor It was late December when a student (a senior) told me he wanted to attend USC and play...

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Use Your Summer Wisely

Yes, I know. It seems silly to even think about summer when there is snow on the ground (at least there is at my house right now!), but...

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Now is the Time: Planning Ahead

If you’re starting your college exploration phase now (highly recommended for Grades 9 & 10 graders, and especially critical for Grade 11...

Nov 25

Winter Reading List

When the weather outside is frightful, staying curled up with a book is just so delightful! Here are some top books you should read...

Oct 15

Choosing a College Major in High School - Is it Necessary?

Here's a common question I am often asked - how important is it for my student to know their intended college major while in high school?...

Oct 15

How to Pay for College

Most families find it very easy to discuss the “fun” aspects of college planning—the beautiful campuses, the unique academic areas of...

Sep 24

Don’t Study Harder – Study Better!

Photo Credit: TheAtlantic.com It is no shock to anyone that grades are the most important piece of the admissions and athletic...

Aug 5

Fall College Advisor Check-In

Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions on Unsplash Seniors: By now, you should already be well underway (or at the very least have started)...

Jul 8

Frequently Asked Questions

Photo Credit: ThaiEmbassy.com As I present to various groups around the country, I am frequently asked a few of the same questions....

Jun 10

5 Minutes to Your Dream College

Yale University Photo Credit: BusinessInsider.com One of the biggest obstacles that students encounter on their path to their dream...

May 12

Increase Your Recruitment with One Simple Step

Step inside one of the most common conversations college coaches have with a prospective student-athlete: Coach: “What is your GPA?" ...

May 1

Which Activities Do Colleges Value?

The example above shows the Common Application Activities section, which offers 10 spots for a student to fill in. Does this mean every...

Mar 31

Counselor Corner – Spring Checklist By Grade

Spring is in the air, and with the end of the school year looming, you might wonder, what should I be doing? Check out our Counselor...

Mar 25

How to Make the Most of College Visits

Photo Credit: Bucknell University Spring and Summer are excellent times for many families to hit the road and start exploring colleges...

Feb 22

Test-Blind vs. Test-Optional

With so many colleges adopting test-optional policies, many students are breathing a sigh of relief. But before you completely scrap your...

Jan 23

How to Prep for the Digital SAT

Republished from our friends at ArborBridge With the December 2023 SAT behind us, the paper-based SAT is no more. Whether you’re taking...

Dec 23, 2023

5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Test Scores

We all know the importance of standardized test scores in the college admissions game. This brings an overwhelming amount of stress and...

Dec 1, 2023

Holiday Break To-Do List

Photo Credit: https://producthq.io/ Holiday breaks are fabulous! You get to sleep in, catch up on school work, and spend more time with...

Dec 1, 2023

Optimal Testing Timeline

Many of you may have received your PSAT and/or Practice ACT Scores back and are considering the upcoming spring and summer. Over the...

Nov 1, 2023

Questions from our Readers

We thought this would be a great time to answer some common questions we receive from families just like yours. Q: When should a...