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May 2026 . Sunday
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April
25
10:00A - 11:00A
Homework Notes : Decide on USC and NYU applications; add photography activity...
Progress Comments : Unfortunately, Emma is now questioning whether or not she wa...
April
30
10:00A - 11:00A
Homework Notes : Finalize Stanford answers; complete UC San Diego supplement....
Progress Comments : Emma and I worked on her UCLA supplements and also discussed...
May
06
10:00A - 11:00A
Homework Notes : Write a draft of the Stanford roommate essay; insert recomme...
Progress Comments : Emma and I had a heavy-duty brainstorming session today in a...
May
06
02:00P - 03:00P
Homework Notes : Enter grades and activities into tracker; complete brag shee...
Progress Comments : Emma and I just had our first meeting. I was surprised to fi...
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The Importance of Academic Research Conducted During High School.
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How Important are SAT, ACT, and Other Test Scores?
ACT, SAT and AP (as well as international tests including IB and CA) provide useful benchmarks to co... Read more
Structural and Scoring Changes to the ACT beginning in April, 2025
In April 2025, the ACT underwent a series of structural and score reporting changes. These changes a... Read more
Will Your Academic Awards Add Value to Your College Application?
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Best and Worst Summer Activities for College Applications
By choosing summer activities strategically, students can develop experiences that not only enrich t... Read more
The Rise and Fall (and Rise?) of the ACT
As college admissions became increasingly competitive, students began seeking “The One” test that mi... Read more
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Competition
Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the most prestigious science competition for high school st... Read more
What Really Matters in Elite College Admissions in 2025-2026
As families prepare students for applications to the most selective colleges in the country, it is e... Read more
How is Private School Admission Similar to College Admission?
Getting into top private schools is not unlike getting into top colleges. Highly valued applicants ... Read more
In The Era of AI, What Will Replace Computer Science as The Best Major for Tech-Oriented Students
The “safe majors” of yesterday aren’t guaranteed anymore. The students who will thrive are the ones ... Read more
NYU Tandon Launches Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence
According to NYU’s release more than 70 faculty, PhD students, and post-doctoral researchers “are wo... Read more
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Application for Columbia Summer "College Edge" Program Now Open
Columbia's College Edge Program for students currently in, or entering, grades 11–12. These are real... Read more
Harvard's Summer 2026 Course Catalog for High School Students is Now Available
Harvard's summer 2026 course catalog and application for Harvard's two-week, four-week, and seven-we... Read more
