Families and students are often surprised to discover that college supplemental essays are not small add-ons to the application, but a core part of how selective universities assess fit and readiness. While...
Choosing a college major often feels bigger than it needs to. Students are asked to make a decision that sounds permanent, while parents worry about whether one choice could close doors later...
Most families arrive at this question with a quiet fear. My weighted GPA is lower than I hoped. My unweighted GPA looks better. Which one will colleges actually care about, and did...
For many families, the question of whether a student should pursue STEM or the humanities begins to surface well before high school course planning is complete. Students hear that they need to...
Choosing among colleges for students with learning disabilities requires more than scanning rankings or assuming that every campus offers the same level of support. In college settings, students’ learning disabilities commonly include...
Choosing between the different types of colleges in the United States is often more challenging than choosing between individual schools. A large research university, a small liberal arts college, and a community...
AP classes, or Advanced Placement classes, are college-level courses offered in high school and developed by the College Board. They are designed to be more rigorous than standard high school courses and...
I walked into Room 212, where the world language department had gathered. They had been my colleagues for almost a year. I taught Phys Ed, Driver’s Ed, and CPR & First Aid,...
With the holidays approaching and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to think about those who’ve helped in the past year, and about what they’ve meant to you. In my family,...
For many high school juniors, this winter – and specifically the first two Saturdays in December – will mark their first official sitting for the SAT or ACT. Whether this first test...
I was raised by a strong woman at a time when strong women weren’t always embraced. Or maybe it was just her. She was brilliant, opinionated, and a little bit zany. As...
She immediately stepped into the wardrobe and got in among the coats. It was almost quite dark in there and she kept her arms stretched out in front of her so as...
For some mysterious reason, many college applications are due on November 1st, the day after Halloween. So, while carefully planning costumes, parties, and maybe some mayhem, some zombie seniors are also clicking “submit”...
It’s that time of year for high school seniors across the country — knocking off supplemental essays for Early Decision and Early Action college applications. Hopefully, students have downed a few of...
With the grace and mobility of a shiny brown beanbag, I watched as the sea lion arf-arffed her way closer to the cool waves. Then a smaller, rounder beanbag appeared beside her....
I field a lot of questions form the families I work with about the college interview process. Parents wonder why they can’t book an interview along with the campus tour and students...
For many students, applying to university through UCAS is one of the most important steps in their academic journey. Alongside grades, predicted results, and the personal statement, the UCAS reference plays a...
I recently revisited some of Harlan Cohen‘s (NY Times Best Selling Author and a great follow on Threads) tips for college, and it made me think about creating a college visit checklist....
Mental health requires a balance of the drives toward chaos and control. I recently heard that Germans, renowned for their sense of order and control, let loose for a week at New...
As educational consultants, we’ve helped hundreds of families from around the world – including dozens from Bermuda – find the best schools and universities for their children across a range of English-speaking...
It’s August—summer isn’t over yet, but you can feel that back-to-school energy building. This is actually the perfect pocket of time to start your college essays. With fewer day-to-day distractions than once...
Congratulations, star athlete! Landing an official college visit is already a huge victory—think of it as your invitation to the VIP room of college athletics. But remember, this isn’t just a tour;...
One of my favorite aspects of working at McMillan Education is witnessing how our innovative Owls Nest™ platform and WISE Method® empower us to truly live our values. Here, technology isn’t just...
An adorably chubby toddler zig-zags through the playscape, kicking up wood chips behind him. Suddenly the toe of his sneakers catches on a toy, or log, or some other child’s foot, and...
