Hannah Engel-Rebitzer

Every spring, we  sit with students as they plan their courses for the following year. One conversation comes up again and again: “I’ve worked really hard. For my senior year, I just want something easier. I want time to enjoy it.” We  get it. Senior year is full of milestones, games, events, friendships, and “lasts.” After years of balancing challenging classes and busy schedules, the idea of easing up feels deserved. But selecting courses for senior year is also one of the most important...

In the competitive world of college admissions, it's easy for students (and parents) to believe that more is always better —more clubs, more sports, more service hours. But as application season heats up, a growing number of admissions experts are urging students to consider a different approach: do less, but do it well . In fact, many colleges are becoming increasingly impressed by applicants who show depth, consistency, and leadership  in a few select areas, rather than those who list ten...

Every year, we get the same question from parents and students alike: "What do you tell your students as they go through the college...