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About this blog: We are writing this blog to give practical advice to students and parents, to reflect on issues affecting college admissions, and to provide a platform for a robust community discussion on post-secondary choices. We occasionally f... (More)
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Transitions
Jun 30, 2017 9:36 am
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(Written by Lori McCormick)
If you recently graduated from high school and are off to college in the fall, enjoy your final weeks of summer. You worked hard... More
Jun 30, 2017 9:36 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,570
(Written by Lori McCormick)
If you recently graduated from high school and are off to college in the fall, enjoy your final weeks of summer. You worked hard... More
How Can Teens Benefit from Working During Their Youth?
Jun 4, 2017 6:31 pm
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Written by Janet Shah, Founder of Teenjobfind, Inc.
www.teenjobfind.com
Being a teenager today is much different from when I was young. I was able to play varsity... More
Jun 4, 2017 6:31 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,815
Written by Janet Shah, Founder of Teenjobfind, Inc.
www.teenjobfind.com
Being a teenager today is much different from when I was young. I was able to play varsity... More
Planning for College Tours
Mar 26, 2017 9:29 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 8,011
(written by Lori McCormick)
I am reposting a blog article about visiting colleges for those who are planning college tours during Spring Break.
Spring and... More
Mar 26, 2017 9:29 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 8,011
(written by Lori McCormick)
I am reposting a blog article about visiting colleges for those who are planning college tours during Spring Break.
Spring and... More
Juniors: College application planning
Mar 8, 2017 6:32 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 4,371
(Written by Lori McCormick)
High school juniors who are planning on applying to four-year colleges are starting to hear the buzz about getting prepared for their... More
Mar 8, 2017 6:32 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 4,371
(Written by Lori McCormick)
High school juniors who are planning on applying to four-year colleges are starting to hear the buzz about getting prepared for their... More
Common Application's 2017-2018 Essay Prompts
Feb 22, 2017 2:23 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 14,498
(Written by Lori McCormick)
The Common Application recently announced they made revisions and updates to their essay prompts for 2017-2018. Below are the new... More
Feb 22, 2017 2:23 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 14,498
(Written by Lori McCormick)
The Common Application recently announced they made revisions and updates to their essay prompts for 2017-2018. Below are the new... More
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Opening alert: Kyosho Sushi in Menlo Park
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Love is a Verb
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Oh, My Aching Knees
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Save $5 when you register by Monday, July 24
Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run and Walk. This family-friendly event which benefits local nonprofits serving kids and families will take place on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Palo Alto Baylands.
