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- [Blog](https://readscorner.com/blog/) - Advice, insights, and tips, about how students can successfully navigate their journey to and through college.
- [Is An Internship Important or Hype?](https://readscorner.com/2025/04/13/internship-101/) - Curious if having an internship is important? Here is my quick take based on 20 years of supporting students.
- [Calling all 11th graders! Start your college admission journey...](https://readscorner.com/2025/02/01/college-admission-journey/) - Many students and parents feel overwhelmed by the college admission journey. Here are some steps you can take in 11th grade to get started!
- [Summer Fun = College Admission Stuff Done!](https://readscorner.com/2019/06/10/summer-fun-college-admission-stuff-done/) - As the school year comes to a close you are likely having visions of beach time, hanging at the pool, summer camps, road trips, and neighborhood barbecues dancing in your head. As well you should! You have worked hard this past year in and out of school. It's important to take time to reenergize for
- [A New Year = Resolutions To Get Stuff Done!](https://readscorner.com/2018/01/18/with-a-new-year-comes-resolutions-to-get-stuff-done/) - While the beginning of January brings a new start to the college admission process and Early Decision deadlines it also brings New Years Resolutions! How many of you out there have written up your resolutions and goals for 2018? Still working on 'em?! Yeah me too. It seems each year I have something about time management,
- [I hit submit, now what?](https://readscorner.com/2018/01/08/i-hit-submit-now-what/) - As admission decision deadlines come and go, I feel like this is an opportunity to strip away the mystery around what happens after a student clicks "Submit". When I think about this process in its entirety, it's really kind of weird. First, schools spend a lot of time and resources trying to market themselves to
- [Applying Early Means Getting Decisions Early](https://readscorner.com/2017/12/26/applying-early-getting-decisions-early/) - Applying by early application deadlines is an important and strategic component of your application strategy. While it is important to apply to at least one school early, it is equally important to have a plan for what you will do with the decision. One of the questions I field most often is what do these
- [A new year means a new start to the cycle](https://readscorner.com/2018/01/01/a-new-year-means-a-new-start-to-the-cycle/) - While I can't speak for all college counseling offices and programs, for us at the Foundation the start of a new year means we begin working with a whole new group of 11th graders embarking on their college admission journey. We also have our 12th grade advisees who are in the midst of sifting through early
- [Should I/my child take AP Chem or Creative Writing next semester?](https://readscorner.com/2018/04/10/should-i-my-child-take-ap-chem-or-creative-writing-next-semester/) - This kind of question I get asked a lot by students and families. Both are trying to make the perfect course selection, knowing that it can have an impact on one's candidacy in the admission process. But before I answer the question, we must first delve into the fact that this is a loaded question.
- [BUSTED...how to deal with disciplinary infractions in your college application](https://readscorner.com/2018/03/27/busted-how-to-deal-with-disciplinary-infractions-in-your-college-application/) - There has been a lot of buzz about the student protests in reaction to gun violence in schools. While this has sparked a national discussion around the 2nd amendment and gun violence, it has unintentionally raised a rather taboo issue in the college admission process. How should a student address disciplinary issues in their college application? Why
- [Waitlisted...the purgatory of college admission decisions](https://readscorner.com/2018/04/20/waitlisted-the-purgatory-of-college-admission-decisions/) - I have shared insight about the meaning behind different early admission decisions, but not regular admission decision. Frankly, much of what I wrote then holds true for regular decision admission decisions. That is, except for the waitlist decision. Being waitlisted can often feel like the purgatory of college admission. It's not quite a yes; nor
- [Crush your college admission interview](https://readscorner.com/2019/08/21/interviewing/) - Many colleges and universities include evaluative interviews as part of their application process. In my experience the lead up to the interview can be overwhelming and anxiety inducing to students. There is the mystery of a new experience, the fear of failure, and the pressure of impressing someone who is influential in the admission decision.
- [Crafting Your College List](https://readscorner.com/2019/05/19/crafting-your-college-list/) - One of the keys to success on your college admission journey is drafting a balanced list schools to apply to. Now, this is not something that happens immediately. It comes after having done considerable research on all the schools that you are interested in, heard about, or discovered on your own. Ultimately you want to
- [Some rumors debunked](https://readscorner.com/2019/05/11/some-rumors-debunked/) - When it comes to the college search and selection process there is a lot of information out there. From social media to the media to the internet, there are lots of places to learn about how to find the "best college." Unfortunately, some of what's out there tries to simplify something that is both nuanced
- [#quicktips: Campus Visit](https://readscorner.com/2019/05/28/quick-tips-campus-visit/) - Campus visits are a great way to get a feel for a school's physical space, student culture, and the surrounding community. When we say "campus visit" immediately people think about taking a plane, train or automobile to go see a college campus. Yes IT can be that. It can also include college fairs and meeting
- [Building Success: Time Management, part 1](https://readscorner.com/2019/10/06/time-management-part-1/) - Regardless if you are starting the college admission journey, in the midst of applying to college, or in college you need to have a strategy for time management. This topic is a big one, and generally I use up many advising sessions to help students figure out what their system will be. So here we
- [Right Tool For The Job: Time Management, part 2](https://readscorner.com/2019/10/13/right-tool-for-the-job-time-management-part-2/) - In part two of this blog series on time management I will share some of the tools I have found that are helpful to students. Before I begin I should note here is an enormous caveat here. The tools that are available were developed by someone else. So they are, by nature, imperfect and limited
- [#quicktips: early application deadlines](https://readscorner.com/2019/10/19/quicktips-early-application-deadlines/) - A key to strengthening your college admission strategy is taking advantage of early application deadlines. Whether it be priority, early action, or early decision this can be a helpful tool in strategically positioning yourself for success in the application process. It's true that colleges use many different approaches with early deadlines, so it's important to
- [What’s your “why”?](https://readscorner.com/2019/11/27/whats-your-why/) - The the only part of the national narrative about education that seems to be heard is "go to college". It's unfortunate that, for whatever reason, the larger theme of being a life long learner is missed. It's true that Read's Corner is focused on supporting students and families in pursuing post-secondary education by attending and
- [Your admission journey begins here, part 1](https://readscorner.com/2020/01/06/your-admission-journey-begins-here/) - Well it's here. The time for you 11th graders out there (and your families) to kick your college search into high gear. I know this may feel like it's too early, but I promise you it isn't. Realistically speaking this process has started well before now, and we'll get to that in a bit. Starting
- [4 Steps To Get Academic Support](https://readscorner.com/2020/03/18/quicktips-professor-office-hours-extra-help-sessions/) - Asking for help is a hard thing for a lot of students to do. For some it’s an open admission of their imperfection. For others it’s an awkward encounter they would just rather avoid all together. Either way, the difficulty in accessing support readily available to you prevents you from using a crucial tool in
- [Do I have to go to college after high school?](https://readscorner.com/2020/07/20/do-i-have-to-go-to-college-after-high-school/) - The short answer here is no, you do not. Now Read’s Corner is all about advising students how to traverse their way to and through college, but the reality is that college is not the only path to leading a fulfilling life. The current narrative around education is that your only option is college. It's
- [Your admission journey begins here, part 2](https://readscorner.com/2020/01/26/your-admission-journey-begins-here-part-2/) - The first step on any new endeavor is to admit that you don't know what you don't know, then to go out and learn. As you begin to explore the plethora of books, articles, websites, blogs, and consultants you may feel overwhelmed (and for the record, yes I get the irony because I am a
- [Your admission journey begins here, part 3](https://readscorner.com/2020/02/12/your-admission-journey-part-3/) - So here we are at part 3! Parts 1 and 2 of this series offered a way to frame thinking about your journey and tips on how to find schools that match your needs and interests. Now it's time to start addressing how to prepare for completing and submitting your applications. The keyword here is
- [Your admission journey begins here, part 4](https://readscorner.com/2020/02/23/your-admission-journey-begins-here-part-4/) - Welcome to this final installment of Your admission journey begins here. Before we can go any further I must share an important disclosure. This is the part of the series NOT geared toward students. Sorry students, but this one is for your parent(s), guardian(s), mentor(s) and family. Those trusted adults supporting you on this journey.
- [College search during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://readscorner.com/2020/03/25/college-search-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - I have written several articles about how to go about starting your college search process. There is a post about campus visits, crafting your college list, and a 4-part series on how to get started. While all of the advice is good and sound, if I do say so myself, it was not written with
- [Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://readscorner.com/2020/04/01/distance-learning-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - This health pandemic has forced educational institutions to use distance learning platforms in a greater capacity. For some this wasn't a huge ask--namely colleges and universities. Higher education institutions have been using these systems ever since the 2000's. More recently, many colleges and universities offer full distance learning based degree programs. For public and private
- [Guest Blogger: Dr. Michael Gargano](https://readscorner.com/2020/04/08/guest-blogger-dr-michael-gargano/) - Higher Education: We All Look Alike, Until You Look a Little Closer The annual college student recruitment cycle is a spectacle. Colleges jockey for attention each spring by attempting to position themselves as the best: the most elite, the most recognized, with the best faculty, academic programs, and prolific intercollegiate athletic programs. The superlatives are
- [Own your decision](https://readscorner.com/2020/04/16/own-your-decision/) - Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was grassy and wanted wear;Though as for that
- [Campus Visit During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://readscorner.com/2020/07/31/campus-visit-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on education, including college admission. At the beginning of the pandemic I wrote two articles about how students can adapt to the situation in the classroom and with their college search. Now, nearly 6-months later, schools across the K-16 spectrum are re-designing their milieu in order to keep their community
- [How to Ask Questions](https://readscorner.com/2020/08/15/how-to-ask-questions/) - A friend of mine is getting ready to embark on the college admission journey with his daughter, and he has been perusing the blog as part of his preparation. After reading campus visits during COVID-19 he texted me a handful of questions about the campus visit experience. One in particular jumped out at me: "...but Evan we're
- [What's the Deal with Self-Guided Campus Tours?](https://readscorner.com/2020/09/03/whats-the-deal-with-self-guided-campus-tours/) - Imagine, for a moment, that you are taking a family road trip. It's a beautiful Saturday with the sun shining brightly. As you're cruisin' down the highway you see a huge sign for "X College next exit". With the college admission journey on the horizon you rashly decide to pull off the highway so you
- [Struggling in a class? Here are 4 steps you can take!](https://readscorner.com/2021/12/11/struggling-in-a-class-here-are-4-steps-you-can-take/) - I recently had a conversation with a student who is having a difficult time in her art class. The first quarter marking period just ended, and she earned a grade that she felt was unfair. She came to me to see how dropping the class might would impact her college applications. While we both acknowledged
- [Making The Transition: From High School to College](https://readscorner.com/2022/06/15/making-the-transition-from-high-school-to-college/) - Congratulations, you did it! You were admitted to college and graduated from high school. I imagine that with graduation ceremonies over, you are enjoying the seemingly endless graduation parties and looking forward to a relaxing summer. You should, it is well earned. With that in mind, after the parties end and you start to get
- [A New School Year, A Fresh Start](https://readscorner.com/2022/09/11/a-new-school-year-means-a-new-start/) - Regardless if your student is in high school or college, the start of a new school year is a huge opportunity for them. It begins by reframing the experience.
- [Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources](https://readscorner.com/2022/09/27/financial-aid-scholarship-resources/) - #College is expensive! I know, I know, this isn't anything revelatory, though it is true. That doesn't mean that a college education is completely out of your financial reach. Here are some resources to help you get started on figuring out how to bridge the cost gap. Net Price Calculator When we think about financial
- [What is Financial Aid?](https://readscorner.com/2022/10/25/what-is-financial-aid/) - 💰💸 Learn some financial aid basics, to build up your financial literacy around paying for college.
- [Pay For College-Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable](https://readscorner.com/2022/11/28/pay-for-college/) - Figuring out how to pay for college starts with getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Check out this advice from Read's Corner to learn how
- [Things Aren’t What They Seem](https://readscorner.com/2023/01/08/things-arent-what-they-seem/) - I suppose the title of this post is a bit cagey, though in this modern day of content creation us creators have to do all we can to draw viewers in. I’m sorry for baiting you, if I did, and please let me explain. Towards the end of 2022 there were two situations where notable
- [Writing College Application Essays Is Hard](https://readscorner.com/2024/07/22/college-application-essays/) - Writing college application essays are hard, but not impossible. I hope by sharing the 2 truths about the essays, your student can overcome the challenge!
- [Studying Success: Start With a Strong Foundation](https://readscorner.com/2023/09/29/study-success/) - Building effective study habits is a labor of love! Help your student build a strong foundation for success in their studying with these 3 tips.
- [Time Management In The Off Season](https://readscorner.com/2024/03/08/time-management-in-the-off-season/) - Time management is near impossible for high school and college students. Neuroscience backs this up. So, students should focus on the habit. Here's how!
- [Students Can Go on College Visits At Anytime](https://readscorner.com/2024/07/26/college-visits-revisited/) - College Visits are critical in the college search. These experiences come in all shapes, forms, and sizes. Students can begin as early as 9th grade, here's how.
- [Want Academic Success? Follow These 4 Steps](https://readscorner.com/2023/02/11/4-steps-to-success/) - A new semester and new year means a chance to hit the reset button! Follow these 4 steps to achieve the academic success you want.
- [Help Your Student Plan For Summer](https://readscorner.com/2023/04/29/are-you-ready-for-summer/) - Not sure what your high school or college student should do this summer? Here's all the information and resources you need to support them!
- [Get Ready To Apply To College](https://readscorner.com/2024/01/14/apply-to-college/) - Calling all 11th graders! Use these tips from Read's Corner to get started on your college applications.
- [Write Powerful College Application Essays](https://readscorner.com/2024/07/23/write-powerful-college-application-essays/) - Writing college application essays is hard work. In this article I offer 6-steps to help students get started writing powerful essays.
- [Use a Course Planner to Stay On Track](https://readscorner.com/2024/08/21/course-planning/) - “Planning, preparation, execution”. Anyone who knew my father when I was growing up, knew this expression. In fact, when he served as the parent-coach for my middle school mock trial team, he had shirts made with this motto printed on it (it also had “knuckleheads”, but that’s another story for another day 😂). My father’s
- [How Do You Define Success?](https://readscorner.com/2024/09/30/how-do-you-define-success/) - What does success mean to you? It’s a question I often ask students during our sessions because understanding their definition of success is critical to...
- [Applying To College: “Team Work Makes The Dream Work” - John C. Maxwell](https://readscorner.com/2024/11/12/applying-to-college-team-work-makes-the-dream-work-john-c-maxwell/) - Applying to college is a team effort. That said, it causes a lot of friction between parents and students. Here's a road-map to set your family up for success.
- [Set a SMART Goal: Helping Students Achieve](https://readscorner.com/2025/03/27/set-a-smart-goal-helping-students-achieve/) - a SMART Goal will help your student realize their potential, stretch outside their comfort zone, and achieve the success they desire.
- [Goal Setting: 6-Step Guide To Help Your Student Achieve Their Dreams](https://readscorner.com/2025/02/28/goal-setting/) - Helping your student set goals requires discipline and patience. Here's my 6-step process when I work with students on goal setting.

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