Going Far, Not Fast: Inspiration for Your College Application Process
During late September, the P&A office is bustling. Seniors are feeling busy to say the least as they stretch their limits to accommodate campus visits, college application [...]
Supplemental College Application Essays: How to Locate Them on The Common Application
This year, over 600 colleges and universities are accepting applications for their institutions through The Common Application. Many students are familiar with the personal statement located in [...]
What Can Parents Do to Help? Be the Person Your Child Needs You to Be
Last week, I met with a client who is finishing up her junior year this month. After covering the usual topics of senior course selection, spring college [...]
In Her Own Words: A Parent Shares Her Family’s College Admission Experience
In this month's newsletter, we are happy to feature an interview with P&A parent, Peg Creonte, whose sons applied to college last fall. She was engaged and [...]
Weighing Your Options & Choosing a College
As many of you have likely noticed, my recent posts in Instagram and Facebook have been filled with beautiful scenery in South Carolina and lots of foodie [...]
Finding Your College Fit
As April 1 approaches, colleges are notifying applicants of admission decisions, and the college application process is finally coming to an end, much to the delight of [...]
Spring 2015 College Counseling Classes
We are excited to announce in our February newsletter that we will be teaching two college counseling classes at Brookline Adult and Community Education this spring! Come [...]
Mistakes to Avoid When Developing Your College List
In recent weeks, I have had numerous conversations with high school juniors and parents about developing thoughtful, balanced college lists. While families often articulate in our meetings [...]
Kickstarting Your College Application Process
The second semester of the school year is here and that means seniors can breathe a little easier now that college applications have been submitted. Juniors on [...]
October Newsletter
This month's newsletter is hot off the press and packed with lots of helpful tips for determining the right college fit, completing Early Decision and Early Action [...]
