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Admissions Survival Toolkit #3: Five Steps to a Head-Turning Resume
You’ve got the right experiences and activities, but how do you make sure admissions officers, internship coordinators, and award decision-makers know how truly awesome you
Admissions Survival Toolkit #2: Which Extracurricular Activities Do Colleges Want to See?
How many extracurricular activities should I have? This is the wrong question. Admissions committees want to see what we call "The 7C's"
Admissions Survival Toolkit #1: Defining Your Interests for College Admissions Success
Welcome to the Blue Stars College Admissions Survival Kit -- Your powerful insider toolkit for getting into the school of your dreams!
Teen Volunteering Ideas while Sheltering in Place
I’ve been thinking about a precious lesson we’ve learned together: even when times are tough and the world feels topsy turvy, we can still find a little extra room in our souls and our schedules to aid those who are less fortunate.
The Importance of Taking Teen Stress, Grief, and Sadness Very Seriously (and What You Can Do About It)
From the series: 21st-Century Teenhood and Toxic Stress I have often asked myself how I — a former academic philosopher with no children, no desire
How My Role as a College Counselor Has Changed, and Why
From the series: 21st-Century Teenhood and Toxic Stress My role as a private college counselor in the San Francisco Bay Area has shifted considerably over
Blue Stars Has a Plan for Everybody
Blue Stars has a wealth of resources that could change teens’ lives. How do we get them to teens across the country? In the effort
What Teens Want in College Planning
From the Series: How Democratizing College Coaching Tackles Key Problems Plaguing Today’s Teens In the summer of 2018, my company hired a former student who
College Planning Stresses Teens Out, But It Doesn’t Have To
If ever there were a universal trigger for teen stress and parent-teen strife in today’s society, it’s the prospect of college admissions.
The Key Problem Plaguing Today’s Teens: A Crisis in Self-Regulation Amidst Rising Demands
"Children today are fundamentally different from past generations," she writes. "They truly have less self-control. Simply put, we face a crisis of self-regulation."
Standardized Testing and Tips on Admissions
In this time of admissions disruption, it’s so important to stay informed. That’s why I make it a point to educate myself about the latest
Advice from a Deep-Sea Cave Explorer on Facing Daunting Challenges
As I listened to a recent interview with a deep-sea explorer who descends into underground rivers, icebergs, and caves submerged beneath the earth’s surface, I
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