Super…Clark?
Clark Kent is my hero. You probably believe that I am referring to his more popular alter ego, but I’m not. The mild-mannered reporter who grew up on the farm in Smallville is my favorite hero. And I honestly believe
FAFSA Reinvented: A Guide to the Latest Changes
For 30 years, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has been used by universities across the country to determine how much federal aid a student qualifies for. However, in 2020, the federal government voted on a measure
The New Digital SAT: How do you prepare for success?
CollegeBoard is launching the digital SAT! Have you heard? The SAT and PSAT are going digital! Starting this October, rising juniors will take the digital PSAT as the qualifying test for the National Merit Society and all administrations starting
Affirmative Action: What Happens Now?
The ruling by the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Affirmative Action has prompted many questions about what this will mean for students of color. While this policy has been widely contested for decades, there have been some clear benefits because
Residue
In an age where most of my student meetings happen on Zoom, it was a rare privilege to meet with this young woman face-to-face. As we prepared to review her work together, I looked down at her hands and noticed
Everydae: Simple Hack for College Essay Ideas
Recently, our friends at Everydae wanted to ask about how to come up with a great idea for a college essay. Here's the opening of their blog on the topic along with a link to the recommendation that I made
Thanks For Being Active
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “active” as “characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation.” This period of quarantine during this pandemic has taught me many valuable lessons, but none more important than the recognition of the value that
Challenging Times: Thoughts for the Class of 2021
The college search process will be significantly different for the Class of 2021 in the wake of the Coronavirus. While spring visits to colleges and standardized tests will not take place as scheduled, there are still things that you can
Challenging Times: Thoughts for the Class of 2020
Senior goodbyes are now virtual. Graduations are being cancelled. Final revisits to colleges will not be possible. It can be difficult to think about all of the things that the Class of 2020 is not able to do because of
Let’s Go Together
A famous African proverb reads, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” As we seek to begin 2020 with 20/20, I feel like we as teachers, parents, and educators owe an
