I just spent a week visiting 5 universities in London with counselors from across the U.S. and Canada, and I keep coming back to one quiet realization: in much of the world, college admission is not a personality contest. It is a decision. You apply to study Biology. They look at your preparation for Biology. They decide whether you are ready to study Biology. Then they just…tell you. No “holistic narrative” or strategic volunteering is involved, and no wondering whether your

Lately, something really meaningful has been happening. We have been hearing from people who have been quietly watching, reading, sharing a post with a colleague, or nodding aggressively at their screen while thinking, yes, this. Some of you have finally reached out after months of following along. And a few of you have even said, “I have been fangirling you,” which, not to be dramatic, absolutely made our week. Those messages matter more than you probably realize. We Poured

As a high school counselor, I see it every September - parents reviewing class schedules, discussing grade expectations, and strategizing...