“Dear Jo” Questions answered with Logic and Empathy – for High School and College Parents.
Yoda’s Letter to Parents of New College Students
It is with a little concern that I write this letter to you, parents of college-bound kids. Your wide eyed, excited youngsters have been looking forward to going off to college for at least a year, and your older ones have been desperate to get back to their friends...
How are your kids surviving and thriving without structure – for the first time in their lives?
How are your kids surviving and thriving without structure – for the first time in their lives? Nap-time, playtime, nursery school, class schedules, coach practices, music lessons, summer programs, tutor sessions, college classes, exams, internships, jobs. All of...
The Future of Higher Education post-COVID-19
Jeff Selingo has written about higher education for two decades. His next book, "Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions", will be published by Simon & Schuster in September 2020. We had a chance to listen to him speak this week about the future...
Young professional in job search – making the most of his time
A Story About Hope - for all college gradsBy Josh KlineJosh's website Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped turned upside down, and I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there…. I’ll tell you how I became the Prince of a town called Bel-Quarantine....
Unemployed After Graduation? Try The Bucket List Strategy
Do you know what you want to do when you grow up? Or are you like the rest of us who had, or have no idea? To be honest, I’m pretty tired of people who say, “Just follow your passion, the rest will work itself out.” Will it? What If I don’t know what I’m passionate...
How will COVID-19 affect college applications?
College admissions departments are going to looking at applicants differently this Fall. Here are some examples from New York University's department of admissions: Pass/Fail will not impact decisions Senior year grades will be scrutinized more closely than before...
Is it too early to start writing college admissions essays and will the Coronavirus experience make a good college application essay?
Will the Coronavirus experience make a good college essay? For 18 years I’ve been predicting two years ahead, what kids will write about in their college essays, and every two years, we (Education Consultants) get a note from the colleges telling us to "Cease and...
COVID-19 is Increasing Test Optional Schools. Is this Good or Bad for My Student?
Michael Nietzel writes on education for Forbes. He recently talked about how schools are once again reconsidering test optional strategies, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are his thoughts: Within the past two weeks, more than ten institutions have...
March Makeup Test & May SAT Test Cancelled
College Board is canceling the May 2, 2020 SAT and SAT Subject Test administration. Makeup exams for the March 14 administration (scheduled for March 28) are also canceled. Students who already registered for May, whose March test centers were closed, or who do not...
Are Advanced Placement (AP) Exams really going online?
AP exams are to be taken online, with various rules and dispensations. SAT/ACT/AP/Subject tutoring providers that have been vetted carefully are listed here: https://joleonard.com/menu/complimentary-resources/ News from CollegeBoard as it pertains to the AP test. As...
My 529 is being hit – what can I do and how do I talk to my student about it all?
We encourage financial literacy in young adults and there’s no better time to talk about money than right now, when markets are in turmoil and your 529 may be at risk. This article will give you tips on how to use and manage your plan so that risk and impact is...
What should I be doing if I lost my internship due to Coronavirus?
Sorry to hear that. Disappearing Plans seem to be everywhere. Weddings. Graduations. 80th birthday parties. Baby Showers. Retirement Parties. All gone. But rather than sitting around feeling gloom and doom, may I suggest doing the following 3 things to get you back on...
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