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?...
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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...
Sep 26, 2023
College Financial Aid
Senior families: you should attempt to apply for financial aid (FAFSA) as early as possible in the calendar year (I recommend completing...
Aug 21, 2023
Your Secret Weapon
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor You (the students) must read books, solve math problems, plot science experiments, and write essays...
Aug 21, 2023
Email Control
Increase your chance of admission & recruitment with this ONE tip! This is the time of year when I do routine check-in meetings with all...
Aug 1, 2023
How to Find Balance as a Student-Athlete
How much sleep are you getting? This is a good question to start with. The student above was getting approximately 6 hours of sleep a...
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