On April 10, a free college preview trip to Humboldt State in Northern California ended in a tragic bus crash that killed five Southern California teens and three college advocates, along with injuring dozens of others. Since the accident, dozens …
I once took a class in which the instructor used what he referred to as the “Jeopardy Method” of grading. Under his system, students earned points for correct test answers, well-written essays, etc., but we could also lose points for …
When I worked in admissions, the only thing that got me through countless admitted student events all spring was the countdown to one thing: MAY 1. Now that I’m on the high school side, I don’t have that same feeling …
In the beginning, I led a parallel life. For 20 years, I was an observer. This year, I’m finally a participant. The Ivy League Project (www.ivyleagueproject.org) selects high-achieving sophomores and juniors, teaches them networking skills, and takes them on an...
A heartfelt thank you to all of our readers! This marks our 100th post for the WACAC blog. We appreciate all who have contributed their expertise, who have taken the time to follow a series, and who have continued the …