by guestblogger | Mar 29, 2022 | Essays
The Common App folks recently announced that, for the 2022-23 application cycle, essay prompts will remain the same as last year. Article by Marcie Cowan Following is the full set of essay prompts for the coming admissions cycle: Some students have a background,...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 14, 2022 | Student Life, Uncategorized
Carol Dweck: A Summary of Growth and Fixed Mindsets Reading Time: 7 minutes There are two main mindsets we can navigate life with: growth and fixed. Having a growth mindset is essential for success. In this post, we explore how to develop the right mindset for...
by Cori Dykman | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Test anxiety can be a debilitating and stressful experience. As a student, you may be feeling frustrated by your inability to calm yourself down and put your test preparation to good use. As a parent, you might be feeling at a loss in your abilities to provide helpful...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 14, 2021 | Senior Year, Uncategorized
Watch Video Wednesday, April 22, Lee Norwood, owner of Annapolis College Consulting spoke to Ann Wilson Brennan of Ann’s Social Media & Marketing. Lee has as very important message for parents and students, “Don’t panic!” In this episode...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The transition to college is not always easy. It is hard and it can be lonely at times. Many students end up transferring but there are others who decide to stay and give it a go. We reached out to students to share their stories to help other students experiencing...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Networking is a key life skill and one that can start in high school. It all comes down to connections in life and as a high school or college student there are plenty of opportunities for growing your network locally at first. Lee Norwood shares her top five tips for...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 7, 2021 | Testing
by Diana Cohen on December 6, 2021 PSAT scores are back this week. If you’re a high school junior, this moment marks the start of SAT and ACT prep season. (That is if you haven’t started already!) Here’s our handy guide to understanding your PSAT scores and what to do...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 29, 2021 | College Admissions, Senior Year
Do You Know Yet? Huh? Do Ya? When? Oh goodness, we hope you braved the Thanksgiving holiday without too many questions about what you plan to do with the rest of your life. You are transitioning to adulthood and the college questions will be followed by...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 22, 2021 | Campus Tours, Junior Year, Uncategorized
“Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced.” -John Keats. Hello families of Juniors! You are embarking on the single most important year of high school and if this is your first rodeo, you may not be psychologically prepared for the testing, the activity...
