Admissions
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Podcast: Holly Schrieber: Relating to Teens with ADHD as an Educator
Welcome back everyone! Today, I kick off back to school season with an interview with my dear friend and colleague, …

The Anatomy of a Good College Essay
If you’ve been following Signet for any period of time or reading through their provided resources, you’ve probably already heard …

Artificial vs. Authentic: Four reasons why using AI to write your college essay is a bad idea.
As we slip further into summer, many high school students are starting to prepare for August 1st—the day when many …

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 …

Riding the Winds of Change: How to Sail Through Transition
Riding the Winds of Change How to Sail Through Transition It’s summer. Your kid is a teenager. That means you’re …

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 …

Celebrating our 2023 College Admissions
We have the privilege of working with the most amazing and talented students and talented staff, and we’re just so …

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: Let’s get Tactical: Standardized Testing for the class of 2024 and beyond
Does standardized testing help or hurt your college admission chances? When it comes to standardized tests for college applications, your …

Podcast: Marie Bigham: Equity and Access in College Admissions
Marie Bigham, Founder & Executive Director of ACCEPT, joins to talk with us about issues of equity and access in …