by Lorraine Petrie Ever since I was a kid, I just assumed everyone went to college after high school. Just like going from kindergarten to first grade, then grade school to high school…it was simply the natural progression of things. There wasn’t much to think about: my parents enrolled me in school, dropped me off,…
Little Fish, Big Pond: The reality check from High School to College
by Lorraine Petrie If you think your application stands out, I’m sorry to break it to you but…it probably doesn’t. You’re familiar with the checklist: Good GPA AP Classes Sports Leadership Community Service Job Here was mine: Unweighted GPA just shy of a 4.0 A few APs Volleyball for 4 years, softball for 2 years…
I don’t need a tutor…I can just study for the SAT/ACT on my own
Between volleyball practice, homework, ASB meetings, AND having a social life, I was not particularly interested in spending hours of time each week studying for the SAT, let alone taking the exam altogether. I was a good student, self-motivated, and I didn’t have my eyes set on any Ivy Leagues, so I figured I could…
Tutor/Counselor Spotlight: Meghan Davis Mercer
From High School to College as a Music Lover: A Bit of Advice by Meghan Davis Mercer, PhD When I was seventeen years old, I had a big decision to make—should I pursue a career in violin performance at a music conservatory or attend a more traditional college? My mother had studied violin at Manhattan…
Seniors: admissions decisions are in. Now what?
Whether you’ve been accepted, waitlisted or rejected, there’s still more to do! Accepted? Congratulations! All of your hard work paid off, and you were accepted by the school of your dreams. While the hard part is over, there’s still more to do: Compare the financial aid offered by your top choice school, if any, with…
