The question I get asked most frequently by most parents is, “What should my child be doing — and when — throughout high school so they’re in the best position to get accepted to their top colleges?” This month, I dive into my answers for 9th and 10th graders. (Stay tuned for my advice to upperclassmen!)
Read MoreExtracurriculars should be fun -- but they also play a key role in the admissions process. Dr P offers tips for finding your passion and becoming a leader beyond your high school — both rewarded during admissions.
Read MoreThis month, Dr. P. lays out what rising seniors need to do during the summer in order to produce the best essays and applications possible.
Read MoreMany students have great expectations for their standardized test scores. But they’re sometimes unrealistic about the amount of time and work it takes to achieve them. After thirty years in the test prep industry, Dr. P. supplies three, common sense rules to scheduling effective test prep.
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