Hey there members of the Class of ’24 (and their parents), Greetings from Gary the College Guy! My next "College Guy Rants" newsletter will come out shortly on the subject of essay writing. This is a quick HEADS UP to remind everyone that the deadlines to register for the June 3 SAT and the June 10th ACT are this [...]
Hey there members of the Class of ’24/‘25 (for Juniors and their parents), Greetings from Gary the College Guy! Here’s the first of what will become a regular newsletter I’ll be sending for your elucidation - I call them “The College Guy Rants”... Get it? ? This one is going out for you to groove on as you attain [...]
Hey Class of 2023! Here’s my August College Guy Rant about the Common Application! TWO QUICK POINTERS before I begin: #1. If you’ve not gotten started on your first (of two, if you follow my advice) College Essay, find and read my July Rant (sent June 30) for tips and pointers to get you going. Or I’d be happy to [...]
Hey Class of 2022! Here’s Part 2 of my August Rant that I promised you! TWO QUICK POINTERS before I begin: #1. If you’ve not gotten started on your first (of two, if you follow my advice) College Essay, find and read my August Part One Rant (sent July 31) for tips and pointers to get you going. #2. I [...]
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 [...]
"…Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” (I’ve got a 1965 vintage Frank Quilici Topps baseball card I’ll give to the first person who can identify where the above is from - no googling allowed!) Holy Coronavirus Batman! Hope everyone’s staying healthy and happy, and being smart [...]
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 [...]