This blog post was first published on anahomayoun.com. Greetings! In our office, we are gearing up for a new school year, which means a flurry of organization workshops, and the start of lots of college counseling. This period of change, while exciting, can also be destabilizing for many students, leaving them with more questions than … Read more
Students spend countless hours perfecting every part of their college applications–showcasing grades, test scores, and carefully choosing words in their essays. But there’s one critical piece that feels out of their control: letters of recommendation. For many private colleges and some public universities, letters of recommendation can be an important outside perspective of a student’s … Read more
This post is adapted from www.anahomayoun.com and is based on the work Green Ivy Educational Consulting founder Ana Homayoun does speaking and consulting in schools today. As a frequent speaker in schools, I’ve had the opportunity to discuss social media and technology use with countless students. One app that comes up again and again is … Read more
A common style of classes in college, along with in-person classes is asynchronous, or online classes. These classes are especially popular at community colleges, which begs the question: How can students thrive in an asynchronous environment? Even for students with the best intentions, asynchronous = procrastination. If the class is recorded, it can be easy … Read more
A lot of buzzwords surround the college application process, and one that comes up frequently is “demonstrated interest.” Colleges use this term as a way to measure the excitement a given student shows in regard to a particular school, with the idea that a higher level of demonstrated interest means a greater chance a student … Read more
Over the past few years, we’ve seen students find themselves struggling to catch up after falling behind—whether due to absences, missed content, or simply facing challenges with difficult subjects. These learning lags can be frustrating, both for students and educators, and they can create a cycle of anxiety and self-doubt. In our office, we love … Read more