Hey Class of 2021! Seems like only a couple days ago we last talked - wait - IT WAS just a couple days ago! Here’s Part 2 of my August Rant that I promised you! In a scene from Steve Martin’s 1979 movie “The Jerk”, his nebbish-y character Navin R. Johnson runs pell mell down the street upon seeing his [...]
Hola seniors (like the sound of that?), as well as their proud (and perhaps nervous) parents - how goes it? Seen any good movies in theaters lately? KIDDING!!! I know, I know, this COVID is a serious matter and no amount of Dylan lyrics (see my last rant) or lame jokes is likely to loosen you up BUT FEAR NOT, [...]
Hi Juniors and Parents of same! Hope you’re all healthy and finding your way in these unprecedented times. I received this email yesterday from a family: "We are hearing that a lot of colleges are not requiring the SAT/ACT for juniors this year. I know things are in flux, but at this point, do you think _____ should continue with [...]
Hi again to the class of 2021 and their proud parents and guardians! !!!!! LET’S TALK ABOUT ESSAYS !!!!! But first…. In my last rant (let me know if you’d like me to resend that one to you) I talked about preparing for the SAT as well as why many of you should consider taking the ACT. Don’t forget I [...]
Hey there members of the Class of ‘21 (and their parents), Greetings from Gary the College Guy! I’ve been busy with class of ’20 students but now that most seniors' applications have been “put to bed” you can expect to begin getting my periodic “rants" over the next year. These emails are designed to pull your coat, tickle your fancy and put you [...]
Hi seniors! Sounds good, no? Perhaps just a bit scary? Allow me to intrude upon your reverie and talk about what lies ahead this fall. Trust me, I’m enjoying the sun and the beach and the relaxed schedule (and my high flying NY Yankees!) as much as I hope you are, but hey, forewarned is forearmed so here are some [...]
Hey Class of 2020! In a scene from Steve Martin’s 1979 movie “The Jerk”, his nebbish-y character Navin R. Johnson runs pell mell down the street upon seeing his name in print for the first time (in the phonebook), declaring to anyone within earshot: “The New Phonebook is Here! THE NEW PHONEBOOK IS HERE!!!!” How times have changed. Who uses phone [...]
Hi again to the class of 2020 and their proud parents and guardians! In my last rant (let me know if you’d like me to resend that one to you) I suggested ten things you should consider doing this summer in between beach blankets and summer sports leagues and your jobs and volunteer internships and travel and whatever else you’ve [...]
Hey soon-to-be-Seniors (like the sound of that?!) and parents of same,Well, spring is finally here and true to form it’s nearly summer - gotta love Maine weather (or else why the heck are you living here??!!!). Graduations happening all around us (including my oldest from Deering HS - woot woot!), summer plans falling nicely in to place (one hopes), and [...]