LGBTQ+ students thrive on safe, supportive college campuses with integrated student bodies.
When parents hear that I specialize in helping LGBTQ+ students find best-fit colleges for their college list, they often ask me, “oh, what’s the best one?” As college counselors know well, there is no one best college. Our unique students all have different circumstances and considerations in the college search. With LGBTQ+ students, we have […]
Of course anti-LGBTQ+ legislation harms students. Now let’s get specific.
Updated: Nov 9, 2023 A few of my rising juniors this year love marine biology and take it very seriously, and they’re shocked when I blurt out the F-word in our meeting. It’s awkward and takes the students off guard, as I think they thought they’d never hear me say it. That’s right…. Florida. This article […]
What’s it REALLY like to study computer science in college?
Computer science is one of the toughest majors out there, and easily the most selective in the admission process. I tell my students interested in CS the same thing I tell my students who want to go to conservatory for college… if you do this thing, it will be hard and there will be a […]
In co-op programs, students work for credit during the semester. But is that a good idea?
Updated: Mar 26, 2023 In short: For lots of students, yes! But, not for all. A co-op program (short for a cooperative education program) is an experiential learning opportunity offered to college students. Instead of a traditional academic semester of courses and tests, students gain real-world experience in their chosen field of study through an immersive, […]
Can Applying Test-Optional Affect My Scholarships?
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 The short answer is YES. But, don’t think this means you necessarily need to take the SAT if you’re not swimming in cash. Read on for specifics. Who sets these policies, and what are they? There are no blanket testing policies for all universities: Individual colleges and universities decide their own policies. […]
On the waitlist? Here’s what comes next.
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Each year, high school seniors receive more and more waitlist offers from colleges. These emotionally treacherous college decisions used to come to some of my students, and I would talk about them when they came up. However, in the past five years, it’s become clear that almost all seniors receive a waitlist […]
How Parents Can Support Their Teen with the UC Application
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Parents, you know how badly your kid wants to attend a UC campus next fall, and you want to do everything you can to help them. However, your well-meaning support can backfire. In this article, I’ll share a few tips of what to do and not to do as your teen aims […]
Planning for college when your teen has an IEP or 504 plan in high school
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Does your child have a 504 plan or IEP in high school? Here’s what support they can expect in college. For students with Learning Disabilities (neurological processing disorders like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD that affect learning, abbreviated as LD) finding the right college fit is especially important. Students’ IEP and 504 plans […]