Jill was interviewed for this piece in NACAC's Journal of College Admission, and her advice still rings true... Click on the image below...

4 Things To Do If Deferred From Your Top College   If you applied to one or more colleges under Early Action and/or Early Decision...

As seniors are working on their college applications and visiting colleges, parents often ask me what they can do to reduce the stress...

Ten College Interview Tips   Interviews have made a bit of a comeback in recent years. These schools are often some of my favorites in...

9th Graders Give yourself permission to ease into high school. Get to know your teachers and try to review your daily class notes from...

4 Strategies to Improve Your Chances of Admission After Being Waitlisted

If you applied to one or more colleges under Early Action and/or Early Decision admission plans, you are likely anxiously waiting for a...

Jill was interviewed for this piece in NACAC's Journal of College Admission, Winter 2023 edition. Click on the image below to read the...

What Will the Digital SAT Look Like? ● The digital SAT will be substantially shorter than the current SAT and ACT. The new test is a...

Did you know you could win money for showing generosity to others? For surviving tough family circumstances? For getting good grades? For...

Jill was featured in this U.S. News and World Report article about what students should consider as possible next steps when well-laid...

Deciding which classes to take in high school can be overwhelming! Let’s simplify it. You want to consider your school's requirements,...

In this NACAC piece, Jill relates a recent experience working with a student navigating a challenging family situation who has now,...

Jill believes colleges recognize that a test score is only a few hours of your time on one day, and it is not reflective or encompassing...

Jill was featured in this front page #Newsday article by #KenSchachter on the value of college and some top cost-saving strategies.

*Featured in the April 2020 NACAC Official Blog: "Adjusting to a New Normal: Advice from NACAC Members" Admitted prospective students...

By now, you have likely received most decisions from the colleges to which you applied, and you will need to make your final decision by...

Many students are learning that they have been placed on a Waitlist. It is possible to be admitted from a Waitlist, but it takes some...

NACAC posted the five most read blogs from 2019. Among them was Jill's opinion for a better college admissions process: As we look for...

9th Graders Give yourself permission to ease into high school. Get to know your teachers and try to review your daily class notes from...