Splitting the Infinitive– just don’t do it, OK?
An infinitive is a verb that is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Usually it is the simple verb form preceded by the word “to.” In the [...]
Archive for February, 2013
Subjective Pronouns
Sing the following to nice C major scale. “I, you, he, she, it, we, they—will NEVVV-VER be objects.” Now repeat it. “I, you, he, she, it, we and they” are [...]
The Wrong Time to be Normal
The Wrong Time to be Normal I usually have to write about my students with aliases. But since I want to share my own son’s admissions horror story, I [...]
In the Grammar Tree
I grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the Girls’ Preparatory School, where we NEVER split infinitives, and if we did, we heard about it. Of course, if we dared to [...]
Finding a Financial Fit
Too often when students go through the process of finding their “best fit” college, they focus almost entirely on finding the right academic, social, or intellectual fit. As a result, many college lists are crafted without regard to whether or [...]
Why students should apply for financial aid even if they think they won’t qualify.
When it comes time to apply to colleges, too often students and their families dismiss the idea of applying for financial aid. The reasons for this are varied, but a [...]
The Gerund
The possessive modifies a gerund. A gerund is a verb that has been turned into a noun by the suffix “ing.” Visiting a college can be awesome. “Visiting” is a [...]
My Approach
As an independent college counselor and educational consultant, I specialize in the college admissions process. I approach students with respect and optimism. I am often humbled by the trust my [...]
Just Another Perfect Mother
Kalie’s mom, Pandora, interviewed me at a noisy hamburger joint when I first began my work as an educational consultant. As a mentor and high school volunteer I had helped [...]
