Posts in extracurriculars
Every 11th and 12th Grader Needs To Do These Things
Every 11th and 12th Grader Needs To Do These Things

What should high school juniors and seniors do to get ready for — and succeed in — the college application process? Dr. P. shares the essentials in this long-ish, but essential, post.

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ACT, algebra, campus visits, college, college counseling, college essays, college interview, college list, communication, continued interest, digital PSAT, digital SAT, early action, early decision, exams, extracurriculars, financial aid, goal setting, letter of recommendation, LOCI, mental health, parent teen relationship, personal statement, regular decision, SAT, scheduling, self-esteem, student teacher relations, summer, teens, time management, tutor, tutoring, writingDominique PaduranoCrimson CoachingComment
What Every 9th and 10th Grader Should Do
What Every 9th and 10th Grader Should Do

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!)

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ACT, algebra, campus visits, college, college counseling, college list, digital PSAT, digital SAT, exams, extracurricular activitie, extracurriculars, goal setting, math, note taking, parent teen relationship, parenting, PSAT, SAT, scheduling, study skills, summer, teens, time management, tutor, tutoringDominique PaduranoCrimson CoachingComment
What to Do If You’re Waitlisted in Early Decision: A Step-by-Step Guide
What to Do If You’re Waitlisted in Early Decision: A Step-by-Step Guide

Waitlisted by your Dream School? Dr. P. has a series of actionable tips and compassionate advice for both students and parents. And it might surprise you!

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campus visits, college, college counseling, college essays, college list, continued interest, early action, early decision, extracurriculars, LOCI, mental health, parenting, parent teen relationship, personal statement, regular decision, teens, writingDominique PaduranoCrimson CoachingComment
Finding Your True (Extracurricular) Love
Finding Your True (Extracurricular) Love

Extracurriculars 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.

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college, college counseling, college essays, college interview, continued interest, extracurriculars, extracurricular activitie, finals, parenting, summer, teensDominique PaduranoCrimson Coaching LLCextracurricularsComment
What the Heck Do Independent College Counselors Do?
What the Heck Do Independent College Counselors Do?

From advising on course selection to choosing best fit colleges, independent college counselors like Dr P can make your child's journey from high school to college happier and smoother.

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campus visits, college, college counseling, college essays, extracurriculars, parent teen relationship, parenting, personal statement, SAT, scheduling, student teacher relations, summer, study skills, teens, tutor, tutoring, writingDominique PaduranoCrimson Coaching LLCindependent college counselorsComment
What Rising Seniors Can and Should Do This Summer in the Common App
What Rising Seniors Can and Should Do This Summer in the Common App

This month, Dr. P. lays out what rising seniors need to do during the summer in order to produce the best essays and applications possible.

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college, college counseling, college essays, extracurricular activitie, extracurriculars, letter of recommendation, parent teen relationship, personal statement, scheduling, summer, teens, time management, tutor, tutoring, writingDominique PaduranoCrimson Coaching LLCcollege application coachComment
Scheduling Effective Test Prep
Scheduling Effective Test Prep

Many 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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ACT, college, digital PSAT, digital SAT, extracurricular activitie, extracurriculars, goal setting, mental health, parent teen relationship, parenting, PSAT, SAT, scheduling, teens, time managementDominique PaduranoCrimson Coachingtest prep coachComment