There is a genuine mental health crisis among our teens. This article from the LA Times points out some of the source of anxiety in their...

This headline from the Harvard Crimson crossed my media feed this week. I have two immediate responses: 1. Congratulations to the small...

Just a thought for this April weekend/ Passover/ Easter inspired by this quote I ran across. The best person to be is yourself. Follow...

I'm a big fan of Compass Prep. They collect and share some of the most in-depth and reliable insights into the standardized testing...

Did you know that, for decades, one of the primary reasons that college brochures and emails find their way into the inboxes and...

I have some exciting news to share! As of July 2023, MSquared Counseling's home base will be in Saratoga Springs, New York. One of the...

An important aspect of my work is helping young people make good decisions about their high school courses. Each year of high school...

You may have heard lots of drama about Ivy Day-- this year, March 30, when the colleges in the Ivy League football conference, and some...

In addition to your own writing in your college applications, there are a few supporting voices that help tell your story. Your school...

“If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it's not your path. Your own path you make with every step you...

It's the time of year when admission decisions from the Regular Decision process are beginning to roll in! Most of the selective colleges...

My friend and former colleague Sara is a terrific, compassionate college counselor, and a real-life mom who also takes awesome portraits...

I am frequently asked about college counseling for students in 8th, 9th, or 10th grades. Is it appropriate to be thinking about college...

The college visit is a rite of passage in many families, as students get ready for that important life step beyond high school. It's a...

The key to a transformative educational experience in college is *engagement*. When researching colleges, it's tempting to hang your...

College Counseling Advice for Seniors Whether in your experience it feels like a whirlwind or slow motion… senior year is more than half...

College counseling is an art, a science, and a human endeavor. It is influenced by a set of moving targets, networks of relationships,...

Hello everyone! I wanted to take a moment to thank my clients and followers as we start a new year. The first application season for...

Part of American higher education's strength is in the diversity of choice it provides. Nothing has done more to confuse our...

Here's the follow-up to my last post, "Before you hit 'submit.'" Perhaps unsurprisingly to my clever followers, it is entitled, "After...