Academic Advice Archives

For Parents: Supporting Your Student through Early Decision

How to support your students through Early Decision.

For Parents: Balancing Application Season

With some careful planning and support, your family can balance college application season with the rest of life.

Managing Senioritis

“Senioritis” — that all-too-common decline in motivation during senior year of high school — may not be a real disease, but it can have serious consequences.

How to Write a Supplemental Essay on Difficult Conversations

How to write a supplemental essay on difficult conversations.

How to Write a Supplemental Essay on Community

How to write a supplemental essay on community.

How to Write Supplemental Essays About Identity and Background

How to write supplemental essays about identity and background.

Tips for Getting to Know Your College Counselor

How to get to know your college counselor.

How to Write a Supplemental Essay on Extracurricular Activities

How to write a supplemental essay on extracurricular activity.