In his very excellent book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg makes a compelling case that some habits are more important than others. He calls these keystone habits which “can influence how people work, eat, play, live, spend, and communicate.” Adopting a keystone habit can start a process that has the potential to transform our [read more] …
Leveraging Talent
I’m not a big believer in talent. Oh, I know it exists, but I don’t put much stock in how it will ultimately impact a child’s future. I’ve watched too many kids over too many years to believe that IQ or giftedness or aptitude has the final say in how that individual’s life will play [read more] …
Deciding on a College
The next few weeks are busy ones for seniors who have just received decisions from their college applications. April is known as visit month and students will be traveling to colleges all over the country to get a feel for campus life. It is important to take these stays seriously and go with a list [read more] …
“What Makes a Good Interviewee?”
Most students are not born with an innate ability to interview well, but it is a life skill that can be learned and improved. What are the characteristics of a good interviewee? Our top six are listed below. Prepare for college interviews using this handy acronym developed by my team member and daughter, Natalie Keyes: [read more] …
Inconvenience or Crisis?
Regardless of where during the year you schedule it, the college application is a bearcat – fraying nerves, straining tempers, and inducing headaches. There is a great deal riding on this presentation of your child’s life. There are an incredible number of moving pieces to keep track of. It is enough to make the bravest [read more] …
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