Tips To Support A Smooth Transition To College
For those who are headed to college later this year, we want to share five tips to help you set yourself up for a smooth transition. Here are some ways to support yourself in the coming months. 1. …
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Surprising News From a Student…
A few months ago, a high school senior shared surprising news: He had a great time visiting college campuses. In fact, he liked a lot of them and could see himself happy in several different places. There wasn’t one place, …
My New Book Around College Admissions
Greetings! It’s starting to feel real. Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission, the book where I share stories of former students, current students, and the work I’ve done in schools, has a …
21 reflections on 21 years
Greetings! It strikes me that November 2022 marks 21 years of Green Ivy Educational Consulting (no, I can’t quite believe it either!). In a time of constant change, I remain so grateful for this work and for our incredible staff. Over the …
Helping Students Reengage – Plus, Summer Offerings and College Advising
Greetings! The last few weeks of a school year usually feel like a mix of excitement, exhilaration, and being overwhelmed—and this year feels no different in that regard. In other ways, a lot does feel different. As one mom proclaimed last …
How to Support Students Right Now: Plus, Green Ivy’s Latest College Counseling Newsletter
Greetings! Yesterday morning, two high school students were biking home from field hockey practice as I pulled out of my garage, and I drove by a weekend soccer tournament on the way to the office. Young kids were out enjoying …
3 Powerful Questions to Re-Set the School Year
The idea of having a new start, fresh slate can be so invigorating, and yet, this start to the semester has been, admittedly, a bit rocky. The latest surges have pushed many parents (and educators!) to next level stress. In our …
Has the Pandemic Increased the Culture of Perfectionism in Teens?
Greetings! A few weeks ago, I was interviewing teenagers from around the world for a new project (more on that another time…). So many of the students talked about the pressure to be perfect in a way that reminded me …
Stories From Students Who Created Their Own Blueprint: Mary
This month marks Green Ivy Educational Consulting‘s 15th anniversary, and in celebration, I wanted to share the stories of a few of the many students who have worked with us over the years. I still remember Mary’s college application essay …
The Uncomfortable Conversations We Must Have With Our Children
In January 2015, one of my staff members showed up for work visibly shaken. He was on the Stanford campus on the night of January 17, 2015 and witnessed the aftermath of the assault that has now made national headlines. …
