Blogs
Congratulations to my High School Seniors!
Congratulations to my 2021 HS Seniors for working hard on their college applications. They have been accepted to 49 wonderful colleges, and we applaud them!
Anti-Asian Bias is Never Okay
Seemingly “benign” discrimination can spread like wildfire into overt, hateful, violent, and even deadly racism. If we tell ourselves it is okay to discriminate in one area because it is better “overall,” what signals and messages are we sending over time? What messages are we telling our Asian American students about their value and worth?
Empowering Students To Take Ownership of Their Academic Journey
I really want to empower students to take ownership of their own academic journey and progress. That’s something I am always trying to emphasize with my students. As a student, you have the power to speak up if you feel like you are not getting what you need out of your academic courses or options.
Combatting Systemic Racism as an Independent Educational Consultant
It is important to the aim of dismantling White supremacy that White counselors and allies begin examining their own complicity in systemic racism in education. It is crucial that White counselors engage in cultural competency training. As independent educational consultants, we have the power to further the work of racial equity and inclusion and there are concrete steps we can take to begin combatting these inequities as well as a plethora of resources and tools to learn how to engage further in this work.
How to Estimate Your Family's Financial Aid
This blog is going to give you an overview guide to estimating your family’s financial aid. I will walk through how to calculate your family’s expected family contribution, demonstrated need, and estimated net price for the schools on your student’s list.
How COVID-19 Affects Your Student Going Off to College This Fall
If you’re a parent of a high school graduate “headed off” to college this fall and have some questions about what things may change for you and your family this fall. Get answers to questions about financial aid, gap years, tuition discounts, plans to reopen, and more.
Am I Eligible For Federal Aid?
Many students want to know, am I eligible for federal aid? While this is a question that haunts both domestic and international students, many international students would be surprised to learn that the answer is “it depends.”
ACT Postpones Online Test Rollout and Instead Adds Three New Test Dates For The Fall
ACT previously planned to administer an online at-home ACT in the late fall/early winter this year. However, due to increased social distancing requirements at the test centers and logistical issues they have decided to postpone their rollout of an online-ACT.
Harvard and MIT File Lawsuit Against New Federal Immigration Regulations
MIT joined Harvard July 8, in suing the Trump administration in federal court seeking an immediate injunction and temporary restraining order of the new immigration rules. The Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healy, has vowed to support Harvard and MIT in combatting the new policy.
A Breakdown of the New ICE Policy on International Students
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released their own updated statements about the status of international students on F-1 and M-1 visas in light of the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
The Benefits of Personal Guidance For Your 9th or 10th Grade Student
There can be tremendous benefits to starting educational consulting as early as the 9th grade. School systems have increasingly put more emphasis on 9th grade, some even touting it as the most important year in high school.
Combating Systemic Racism in Education as an Independent Educational Consultant
It is important to the aim of dismantling White supremacy that White counselors and allies begin examining their own complicity in systemic racism in education.
Everything You Need to Know About the UC Schools Dropping the SAT/ACT
It was announced last week that the University of California system voted to phase out the use of the SAT and ACT exams as part of its college admission process.
What is the best way to financially prepare for college in the midst of COVID-19?
The best way to financially prepare for college if your student is in the Class of 2021 is to make sure that you have the right schools on your list. You want to make sure that the schools on your list are the right financial fit.
Should I Write About the Coronavirus? Tips for Writing Your College Admissions Essay During COVID-19
As current juniors begin to think about their college application essays, a number of students are wondering if they should write about the coronavirus on their college essays. Will everyone be writing on the virus? I share my advice on brainstorming the CommonApp essay topic amid COVID-19.
Congratulations to Our Seniors!
Congratulations to our seniors who are headed to McDaniel College, Drexel University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, SUNY Albany, University of Maryland - College Park, and Towson University!
What To Do If Your Admitted Student Day or College Campus Tour Is Canceled
In an abundance of caution and in an effort to practice social distancing, many colleges and universities across the country are moving online and canceling events and tours.