Some students are confident to the point of arrogance, especially in Silicon Valley, where everyone wants to be the next Steve Jobs. With a little bit of professional experience under their belts, these students act as though they are experts at entrepreneurship. They...
Many of my students are California natives. They’ve grown up with beautiful weather, a casual dress code, and a laid-back lifestyle. Some of them can’t imagine living anywhere else. Even those who are attracted by the prestige of top-ranked East Coast and Midwest...
Summer is almost here. Before you pack your bags for a relaxing vacation, consider scheduling some college visits. For rising juniors and seniors, summer is a great time to visit colleges that interest you. I encourage my students to visit as many colleges as they...
The title of this summarized interview with Duke University’s Dean of Admissions is the most Frequently Asked Question of students applying to top colleges in the U.S. And that question has been in that #1 place for the last 10 years, ever since – it seems – greater...
This year’s college admissions massacre You’ve been watching the trends, no doubt: An increasing number of colleges moving to single digit acceptance rates. You may be surprised to learn, however, that not all of those tighter races are occurring in the Ivy League. In...
