Month: March 2025

An email I received last night came from a mom of a student I’ve had the privilege of guiding since 2023 indicating that she was just accepted to USC. It’s a joyful time for both me and parents to get news like but this is also where I share my “tough love” with my families.…

A number of families have sent me this notice after receiving an email from Federal Student Aid. Most are in panic mode and others are frustrated after waiting on hold to speak with their loan servicer and never getting to speak with a real person. If a federal student loan borrower is receiving a notice…

It’s March, and if you’re a senior or a parent of one, your inbox feels like a ticking time bomb. Will it be UC Davis? A waitlist from USC? Silence from Stanford? The wait is brutal—but you’ve got this. The college admissions process is a marathon, and you’ve already crossed so many hurdles: essays, grades,…

Meet Hannah, a high school student who turned her passion for biology into an impressive academic resume—earning her admission to UCLA’s General Biology program! In this video, we break down Hannah’s journey step by step, from the classes she took to the extracurriculars that made her stand out. Meet Hannah, a high school student who…