Why So Many Boys Are Falling Behind
It has been well publicized that American boys are falling behind girls in several markers of academic performance, and that these outcomes …
Back to School: How to Prepare for the Academic Year
The end of summer can be filled with aspirations of academic success for the coming school year. With the stress of school …
How to Help your Academically Challenged Boy
As I’ve written about previously, boys in our country’s public school system are struggling I hear from many concerned parents that their …
10 Tips for Your College Application
I’ve read thousands of college applications, during my five years of experience working in admissions offices. I truly feel like I’ve seen …
How to Make Your College Essay Stand Out
For many, writing the college essay is the most challenging component of the college application process. But fear not! With some foresight, …
Guest Post: Using Self-Talk to Boost Productivity
Self-talk is a powerful tool, that when used correctly, can impact our performance in a number of areas. Whether we’re at work, …
Building Your College List: 5 Considerations
*In addition to working as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I have over 5 years of professional experience reviewing admissions applications …
5 Tips for Reducing School-Related Stress
As summer winds down, and the calendar turns to September, schools are reopening their doors. While the first few weeks of school …
Why So Many Boys Hate School
*I was inspired to write this school-themed blog post after recently reading “Boys Adrift,” by Leonard Sax. I cite the book heavily …
Get Organized: Tips for High School Students
I work with many teens who struggle with organization, particularly when it comes to schoolwork. Poor organization, in my experience, tends to …