Wise Insights

I wasn’t one of those high school students who excelled in a certain area of study, on the field, in the studio, or on the stage. I didn’t head into the college process with a clear direction, or even... Read more

We’ve all experienced at least one benchmark test in our lives — drivers license, college entrance exam, professional certification, just to name a few. We approached these tests with a good sense of... Read more

The arrival of spring brings the onset of warmer weather, reimagined hopes, and new opportunities. And just as spring signifies the start of the second season of the calendar year, it also harkens in... Read more

While revisits can be effective in helping a student and family feel assured of their decision to attend a school, they do not always deliver a clear path. Read more

As school and college acceptance offers come in each spring, parents whose kids I’ve been counseling ask me, “Which one would you choose if it were your child?” Read more

I realize that I share with many parents and admission officers a negative bias toward video games, but talking with and trying to understand my students has given me room to pause and reconsider. Read more

Making the decision to attend a "right fit" boarding school in support of student well-being. Read more

In this era of instant information and constant communication, it's all too easy to lose perspective. Read more

Have you googled yourself lately? Read more