It’s clear: today’s admissions landscape is absolutely overwhelming for high-potential students. The world is nearly unrecognizable from the one most parents faced:
Standardized tests count for less.
APs and competitions are harder.
Applicant pools are flooded with straight-A students with stacked resumes.
Here’s a question that matters more than most families realize: Should your kid prep for the SAT or the ACT?
For many families, college prep starts early. Sometimes as early as eighth grade. The mission is clear: build a “portfolio” that makes a student stand out. But there’s a difference between standing out and trying to look like you stand out. Families push to curate...
Mathematics is more than just numbers and equations. It is a fascinating world of patterns, logic, creativity, and beauty. But how can you discover and appreciate the wonders of mathematics? One way is to participate in the AMC 8, a prestigious contest for middle...
This blog, also hosted on Substack, is where I share what I’ve been discussing, writing, and reading in the realms of academic and cognitive development for gifted high schoolers specifically, and education in general. My tutoring and coaching practice is centered...
...and how some ambitious students can reap huge benefits There have been some major shifts in the college admissions landscape over the last few years. These shifts have changed the value of the AMC for certain students, and they have also changed how a student...