Insights

Clear thinking for complicated decisions.

Practical perspectives on courses, activities, summers, testing, college fit and the changing admissions landscape.

Planning · 4 min read

What actually matters in 9th grade?

A clear, practical perspective for making this decision without following a generic formula.

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Academics · 5 min read

How much course rigor is enough?

A clear, practical perspective for making this decision without following a generic formula.

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Summers · 6 min read

What makes a summer experience valuable?

A clear, practical perspective for making this decision without following a generic formula.

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Activities · 7 min read

Depth vs. breadth in extracurriculars

A clear, practical perspective for making this decision without following a generic formula.

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Exploration · 8 min read

When should students think about a major?

A clear, practical perspective for making this decision without following a generic formula.

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For parents · 9 min read

What parents should—and shouldn’t—manage

A clear, practical perspective for making this decision without following a generic formula.

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