We all know how this article is going to end: the message has been very consistent from neutral educators – all curricula lead you to the same place, and therefore, there is no clear winner here. I disagree – there are winners in the battle of the curricula but no real losers. If you are … IB v A level v APs – which curriculum should I choose for my high school student?
There’s an age-old adage that big things come in small packages. How perfectly fitting to describe liberal arts colleges in the United States, which are frequently overlooked in favor of their bigger, more widely known university peers. As a former admissions officer at a liberal arts college, and a believer in their benefits, I believe … The Underrated Liberal Arts College
College application season is right around the corner, and for rising seniors, that means one thing: essay writing has officially begun! Alongside countless drafts of short responses and supplemental essays, students will also face what is arguably the most important essay in the entire application process — the Common App personal statement. Unlike grades, test … The Most Common Mistakes Students Make in the Common App Essay (and How to Avoid Them)
A Note to Rising 10th, 11th & 12th Graders and Their Families Summer has arrived, and with it comes something every student has earned: rest. After the intensity of the school year, there is real value in stepping back, recharging, and reflecting on how things went, academically, extracurricularly, and personally. Students may take the initial … A college counselor’s perspective: It’s Not Just About What You Do, It’s About Who You’re Becoming
