by Dr. Barbara | May 25, 2026 | Blog
You get eligible with your mind. You get in with your heart. I’ve written that sentence on a thousand whiteboards over thirty years. Parents nod politely when I say it. Students stare at their shoes. And then, invariably, the parent asks: “But what about the test...
by Dr. Barbara | May 14, 2026 | Blog
“I’m not student body president,” Kevin said quietly. “I’m not captain of any teams. How can I show leadership on my applications?” Kevin was sitting across from me with the same defeated look I’ve seen in hundreds of teenagers. He had 4.0-level grades, a quiet...
