Academic Coaching
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College Admissions
College admissions is one of the most important parts of the high school experience. It can also be a significant …

Podcast: Annie Tulkin: Accessible College
In this episode, Annie Tulkin, the founder of Accessible College, and I discuss the world of college transition support for …

Podcast: Sharon Genicoff: Personal Branding in College Admissions
In this episode, I sit down with high school college counselor Sharon Genicoff to explore the art of crafting an …

Podcast: Urvashi Bhatnagar: Why Cross-Functional Learning is Essential for Success
This week, I sit down with scholar, author, leader, and mom Urvashi Bhatnagar to talk about her educational journey and …

Podcast: Talia Kovacs: Building Resilience in Our Kids
More and more, our kids are anxious, afraid to make mistakes, and deeply shame-filled when they do. Our kids are …

Podcast: Andrea West: The Power of Reflection in College Admissions
Today, I talk with Signet’s Director of Operations and senior academic coach, Andrea West about the benefits of combining traditional …

From Victories to Vision: Turning Last Semester’s Wins into Next Semester’s Goals
As the school year comes to a close, it’s an excellent time for high school students and parents to reflect …

Podcast: Ellen Braaten: Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less
“He’s so smart, but he’s no longer interested in school—or any ‘offline’ activities.” “She used to love sports, but now …

Podcast Bonus Episode: Tools for Academic Skill-Building and Accountability
Towards the end of my conversation with Jay, our CEO, last week, we started getting really tactical around various tools …

The Weight of the Waitlist
If your child has been put on the waitlist for their college of choice, you know the ache of watching …