college application essay tips

College Application Essay Tips (2 Favorite Resources)

Some of your teens have applied to colleges via the Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) options. Congrats! For those of you who have teens that are applying to college through the Regular Decision option (including CUNY Macaulay Honors College), I want to share a couple of my favorite college application essay resources. Hopefully, … Read More

CUNY Macaulay Honors College (Helpful Tips)

Have you heard about CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College? It is one of America’s top public honors college programs. If your teen is interested in this program, I encourage you to have them start the application as soon as possible. What Is Macaulay Honors College?  Macaulay Honors College at CUNY is an honors college that is … Read More

Free Online AP Test Prep From Kaplan and Princeton Review

Free Online AP Test Prep From Kaplan and Princeton Review

Princeton Review Free Online AP Test Prep Regents aren’t happening this year but the AP exams still are. Each AP course will have a 45-minute online exam. A week ago, I shared on Facebook that The Princeton Review is offering free AP test prep. They are sharing live AP review sessions on their YouTube channel. If … Read More

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Guess Who’s Back

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful start to the year. I have missed writing here for the last six months. Since my “Word of the Year” for 2023 is ENJOY, I have decided to write here when I have something to share. I still feel compelled to share all that I have learned … Read More

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Goodbye Mom in the City (Plus What’s Next)

Last month was a blur…in a good way. My oldest son Michael graduated from Townsend Harris High School and is all registered for his fall college classes. Where did the time go?! Michael is moving forward and so am I. Michael loves to say that he “made” me “Mom in the City”. It’s true though. … Read More

Common Application 2021-22

Helpful Tips and Advice About the Common Application 2021-22

Find Common Application 2022 – 2023 updates on my College Prep Mom blog. Congratulations to those of you with teens who have already sent in their early decision and early action college applications! I would have loved to be in your number but my senior doesn’t have any strong college preferences yet. For the rest … Read More