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Recommendation Letters Guide 2026
← Back to Insights College Strategy Every April, I sit down with my juniors and walk through one of the most underestimated parts of the college application: the recommendation letter. Not just the letter itself, but the full picture that comes with ...
The Labor Multiplier: What AI is actually doing to your future job or industry
A note to my students before we begin: this post is going to set aside the hype and focus on fundamental economics, spec...
Running AI Models at Home on your Apple Computer
Hardware Recommendations The MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and Mac Studio now offer something no PC can match at a reasonable p...
The BEST AI foundation you need to understand
Before I get into anything, watch this video first. The title says it's about a note-taking app. Don't let that fool you...
AP Study Guide 2026
Academic Strategy Your AP scores matter, especially as you aim higher. Here's exactly how I tell my students to prepare ...
Waitlist Guide 2026
The Full Waitlist Timeline Before we get into the details, here's the full roadmap. I share this with every student the ...
Early Applications
Application Strategy · Part 2 A deep dive into the three early application types — Early Decision, Restrictive Early Act...
The College Application Timeline
Application Strategy There are mainly two windows for college applications. Here's the full four-year picture — and what...
End of February: What Juniors Should Be Thinking About Right Now
We’re nearing the end of February, and at this point in the cycle there are a few things that consistently matter most b...