Feb 10, 2017The Sound And The Fury, The Bite Fight, And The Demise Of Standardized Testing (Part II)While the Tyson/Holyfield match certainly marked the end of Iron Mike’s boxing career, his decline had begun years before. In 1990, Tyson found himself in the ring against a lesser known fighter named James “Buster” Douglas. It was clear from the start that Tyson was in for a challenge. Fearless…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Oct 3, 2016The Sound And The Fury, The Bite Fight, And The Demise Of Standardized Testing (Part I)I sat on the couch with popcorn and soda ready for the match. “Dad! Come on, Don King is on camera!” Wide eyed, I watched the infamous boxing promoter smile and chat with his evening’s guest. It was 1997, I was 15 years old, and had never really been into…Boxing3 min readBoxing3 min read
Sep 22, 2016College Podcasts For Your Weekend GetawayIn the season of longing for weekend getaways to the Jersey Shore, Rocky Mountain National Park, sunny Santa Barbara, Pike Place Market, and maybe even Boca Raton, families often encounter the dreaded task of picking music and/or other choice listenings for the long-haul-road-ahead. …Podcasts2 min readPodcasts2 min read
Sep 21, 2016Social Media In The College Process: A beginner’s guideWhen I first applied to college, the world was just beginning its transition into the information super age. Encarta was still releasing its mega encyclopedia on CD-ROM, and I still received AOL 1,000 hour discs in the mail. I went to the library to do research, used my land-line (we…College4 min readCollege4 min read
Sep 20, 2016The 21st Century College VisitAs technology continues to become a ubiquitous part of society and the lives of its young people, possibilities continue to unfold. In the short time since the internet’s inception, dramatic changes have occurred in the way people consume knowledge, share their lives, engage in commerce, and interact with one another…College3 min readCollege3 min read
Sep 19, 2016Conquering The Dreaded Standardized TestIt goes without saying (but maybe it shouldn’t), that the college process is stressful. From preparation and research, to tutoring and travel, to application, rejection, and decision, the weight of this seemingly life-altering undertaking on the shoulders of 17-year-olds is immense. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Mar 26, 2016Wading Through The Deafening SilenceEssays have been written. Campus tours taken. Applications submitted. Conversations had. The deafening silence is in full force. Talk to any high school Senior looking to attend college next fall and they will tell you. Right after their favorite question — which college are you going to next year? …College5 min readCollege5 min read
Feb 27, 20165 Takeaways from Harvard GSE’s ‘Turning the Tide’At the end of January 2016, Harvard GSE’s Making Caring Common Project published a report called Turning the Tide: Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good through College Admissions. The report hit the realm of college admissions with all the force it should. It was published by Harvard —…College5 min readCollege5 min read
Feb 21, 2016Stressed About College? Mind The HypeStudents talk to me often about the stresses of college prep. The time spent searching, writing, self-exploring, talking about expectations, fielding questions from family members… The stress quickly snowballs for young people who are already dealing with the unyielding pressures of adolescence. Compounding this stress is the information world we…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Feb 14, 2016Ready. Set. Go. The College Search Race Is OnBeginning earlier each year high schoolers from around the nation buy books, access google, and call their friends in hopes of finding their “dream” college. They sift through data, looking to decipher the importance of attributes such as campus diversity, size, and academic rigor. …College3 min readCollege3 min read
