Hard Decisions in Hard Times

I am afraid that the COVID-19 situation has made for many disappointed collegebound high school juniors and seniors.  My heart goes out to the seniors in particular as the spring of their senior year, for all intents and purposes, is being “cancelled”.  This would...

Is it Impossible to get In?

Have College Admissions become more Difficult? I think if this question were asked of the general public, we would hear a resounding, “Yes!”  But in reality, I don’t think this is true.  Let’s look at a few facts: 1) according to census data, the population of...

College Admission Rule Changes

Generally speaking, I like change.  I’m known to re-paint a room a totally different color, trade in a not-so-old-car on a whim or put a new photo on my screensaver, within a moment’s notice.  Shaking things up is a good thing, I think.  But, I’m afraid I’m having a...