Dear Estelle. Is there a job market for graduates of fine arts, writing, and performance majors? Many high school graduates are interested in creative careers focused on theater, music, or … Continue reading
Category Archives: Seniors
Dear Estelle. Lately there’s been talk that the Common Application is no longer the only show in town when it comes to applying for college. How will that affect how … Continue reading
Dear Estelle. We have a serious, mostly all A’s, 10th grader who runs varsity track and attends Interlochen Music Camp every summer. Her older brother, a college sophomore, counsels her … Continue reading
Are you looking for a unique college experience at a college which emphasizes academics and encourages athletics (D3) and community service; A school which requires travel abroad and has a … Continue reading
Dear Seniors: Last December you were unhappy and concerned because you were deferred by your early decision school and thought you probably weren’t going to be accepted anywhere. You then … Continue reading
It has become apparent over the past few years that our lives are no longer private. If we engage in social media we are only 4.3 degrees of separation from … Continue reading
Dear Estelle. With college applications complete, a few acceptances, and half of second semester gone, our senior has assumed a new personna. She no longer gives adequate time to homework, … Continue reading
Do you have a laundry list of suggestions you give to your clients sothey qualify for “best applicant” status. We know that grades and test scores are most important just … Continue reading
With fall and a new school year comes the recurring dilemma facing college-bound seniors of whether to apply “early decision.” My counsel, because Early Decision is binding has always been … Continue reading
Dear Estelle. With college quickly approaching for our college-bound freshman what tips do you have for making his freshman year productive and successful emotionally and academically. He has good common … Continue reading