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How to Pick the Right Research Topic in High School
Conducting high-quality, academically rigorous research in high school is very important. It can help you strengthen your subject areas...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Dec 21, 2022


Advice for Academic Sequencing
Many high school students stress about how they’re performing in their classes, what their class rank is, and how their GPA stacks up to...

John Baier, M.S.
May 2, 2022


Seven Summer Planning Tips
Students, are you feeling a little itchy for summer sunshine yet? Ready to change your routine and try something different? For high...

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Feb 21, 2022


Seven Pro-Tips for Juniors
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Have you noticed, my dear juniors, that this year is going by more quickly than you expected? The well-meaning adults...

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Feb 1, 2022


College Research 101
As our senior scholars are dotting their I’s and crossing their T’s on scholarship applications this month, our underclassmen are busy...

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Nov 20, 2021


Tips for Creating a Common Application Activity List
Looking for guidance on how to create a compelling Common Application activity list that showcases your leadership skills? This blog post is a simple breakdown to make the most out of the common application activities list for college bound students.

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Aug 29, 2021


Career Exploration: It Begins With Self-Knowledge
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle I heard this quote for the first time in high school, and I realized its...

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Jun 17, 2021


2021 Summer Planning Guide
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PLANNING IN AUSTIN TX Because protocols and college admissions requirements have changed drastically due to COVID, the...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Feb 10, 2021


High School Summer Prep in a COVID World
Because protocols and college admissions requirements have changed drastically due to COVID, the playing field has been leveled. This...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Feb 10, 2021


Supporting your Teen through COVID, Stress and Testing
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. We have had our lives and our routines altered significantly. Stress is a natural result...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Dec 17, 2020


Is Virtual, Reality?
The global pandemic changed the college admissions process as we knew it and now, parents across the country have been thrown a curveball...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Oct 27, 2020


Blueprint for Getting into an Engineering Program in Texas
Getting into the right engineering school for you requires a strategic blueprint. Use this article as a guide to successfully gain...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jun 15, 2020


Summer 2020 Online Programs
CAPSTONES Code Academy (online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in 12 different programming languages including...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Apr 19, 2020


College Planning Around COVID-19
There is a lot of uncertainty in the air with COVID-19 disrupting and bringing the world’s human population to a near standstill. Not...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Apr 1, 2020


Understanding the PSAT/NMSQT: Purpose and NMSQT Qualifying Scores 2023
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, better known by its abbreviation, the PSAT, is the pre-test to the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Dec 19, 2019


Comparing Financial Aid Awards
You got into the top schools on your list. Each has sent you a financial aid award. One offer looks better than the other two, but is...

Dale Price, M.B.A.
Mar 5, 2019
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