I have worked in college admissions and college counseling for over 40 years, and have written extensively on the college admissions process. I have served as the Director of Guidance at Morristown High School, as a school counselor and Director of Guidance at Montclair High
Colleges Are Quietly Backing Away From Speech Restrictions. Here’s Why
Why are colleges quietly dismantling campus speech restrictions? New FIRE data suggest changing legal, political and financial incentives—not ideology—may be driving the shift.
Different Interventions Needed For Neglected Vs. Enabled At-Risk Students
chools often treat every struggling student the same. Why distinguishing between neglected and enabled students could make MTSS, RTI, and I&RS far more effective.
America's Greatest Higher Education Advantage Is Beginning To Erode
QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings show U.S. universities remain world-class, but rising costs and fewer international students threaten America's edge
AI Isn't Killing Education. It's Exposing What Was Already Broken.
AI is transforming education by exposing outdated teaching and assessment, forcing schools to rethink learning, academic integrity, and classroom success.
The Hidden Incentives Behind Modern College Admissions
Colleges say admissions reforms promote fairness, but many also benefit institutions. Here's why transparency in modern college admissions matters more than ever.
The New Student Loan Rules Are Here. Here’s What Borrowers Should Actually Do
The new federal student loan rules have taken effect. Learn what changed, how repayment works, borrowing limits, private loan risks, and what borrowers should do now.
The Tyranny Of The College Admissions “Hook”.
The crushing expectations in elite college admissions for long term and in-depth talent and specialization, a "hook", is antithetical to adolescent development.
The $100,000 Question: Why Almost Nobody Pays Sticker Price At Elite Colleges
The $100K sticker price is fiction. Elite private colleges are often cheaper than public—if you know the game
AI Won't Replace College Counselors—But It May Bring Their Best Skill To Millions Of Students
Artificial intelligence won't replace college counselors, but it may democratize their most valuable skill: helping students uncover what truly matters to them and find colleges that fit their values, goals and aspirations.
The Coming College Crisis: What Colleges, Students, And Government Must Do Now
The coming college crisis demands changes from colleges, students and the government