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Podcast: Holly Schrieber: Relating to Teens with ADHD as an Educator

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 Essay

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 - $ reasons why using AI to write your college essay is a bad idea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …