5 Reasons Why Your Major May not Matter as Much as You Think
4. Your job may not exist yet Here’s a list of ten jobs that didn’t exist ten years ago. The list includes app developer, sustainability expert, social media manager, and (one of my jobs) educational consultant. Who knows what new careers will exist in ten years?…
How Choosing Your Classes Ahead of Time Can Help You Get into the Right College
Do you have the right goal? Ask yourself: am I thinking of getting into college as trying to “get something” for myself? Am I trying to satisfy my own ego? According to LaBier, “such goals are, in fact, less likely to generate positive outcome, whether…
How I Learned to Overcome Procrastination (Mostly)
I’m still not perfect. Even though my default mode has shifted from “I’ll do it later” to “I’ll do it now,” I still sometimes procrastinate. When that happens, I tend to have a conversation with myself that sounds something like: Motivated self: I can’t believe…
How to Create the Simplest, Best To-Do List Ever
I love to-do lists and have tried many different kinds, but this is the very best one. Thanks, Selene Santiago, for teaching it to me! Here’s how it works: Separate your to-do list into these categories: Use an ACTION word at the start of each…
Twelve Ways to Get Inspired Right Now
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Change Your Brain with Mindful Meditation
No, like, how does it actually work? Like, how do I do it?Here’s a basic mindfulness exercise: Sit up straight in your chair. Close your eyes. Pay attention to your breath. See if you can notice the beginning, middle and end of each breath. Do…
Six Resources that Have Changed My Life
4. (ALMOST) EVERY AP FREE RESPONSE QUESTION EVER ADMINISTERED That’s right. It’s a little known fact that the College Board posts all free response questions (along with sample answers, analysis, and grading rubrics!) for the written portion of the AP exams. Click here to visit the…
100 Brave and Interesting Questions
1. What’s the toughest decision you made today? 2. What’s the toughest decision you made this year? 3. What’s the toughest decision you ever made? 4. What have you forgotten? 5. If you were guaranteed the answer to one question, what would it be? 6….
Should I Work with a College Essay Coach? (Pros and Cons)
Here are some reasons why hiring a college essay coach might not be a good idea: 1. It’s too expensive. It can be. Some counselors charge up to $40,000 to work with students, or $14,000 for a five-day workshop. Think I’m kidding? Check it out….
Why I Work on a Sliding Scale (FAQ)
Q: Why do you work on a sliding scale, Ethan? A: Because I believe that all students deserve access to quality college application resources and advice, I offer all my courses for free or pay-what-you-can. Q: how do I work with you and your team?…