In 26 years of consulting, I see the vagaries of college applications and the arduous process. It is safe to say, a labyrinthine process, not for the fainthearted. Today we were honoured to have Ms. Alejandra Campos talking with our students about the College Essay process. She also discussed a few points about the college application. Those present learnt a lot. Is it fair to say one does, when one shows up? Absolutely. Being present in the moment carries a ton of wei

SO LAST WEEKEND WAS THE BIG MILESTONE MARKER, A TEST FOR EVERY GROUP. A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THE REAL EXAMS....What do we discover? Technology can mask indolent students, but not totally. Several profiles rose to the surface: There was the elite group of superfast females who dogged the exam and finished a 3 hour exam in 2 hours by superacing the game. There was a B group who did not fare badly but who still has a lot more work to do to get there. More Magoosh and practice req

Well, well...our Town Hall Meeting was held to great success and attendance. Parents and students attended, they listened and we got the boat back on course....Why was it being derailed? I not only assumed students were still in a stupor after CAPE, but they were also adrift, with studies...Assignments were done half-heartedly. Applications were shoved to the back burner and the way forward appeared somewhat hazy.....Not anymore! After Town Hall, the buzz has started. The

The Common Application site is now open. Applications are now in full swing. Get to it. Teacher recommendations, essays, resumes, applications. Let us complete within the month of August. I have to commend some of you. You are doing consultations and completing your apps. Magoosh Remember, your Magoosh has a one month expiration. Please complete your work on it within that time. US High and College Many of you do not realize that apart from test prep courses, we have an