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How colleges really evaluate a student’s early high school experiences
Why building good habits and a manageable schedule now leads to long-term success
How your teen can make thoughtful choices about course rigor, testing, and extracurriculars that will strengthen their future college application
What you can do right now to help your teen feel confident and well-prepared
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Ian Parker is a Collegewise counselor and co-lead of the organization’s counselor training program, where he helps define and teach the advising standards used across the team. A former teacher and Master Tutor at The Princeton Review, Ian brings a strong background in academic coaching and student development to his work with families. His students have been accepted to more than 150 colleges and universities, including Brown, Penn, Northwestern, USC, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Michigan, UT Austin, and every University of California campus. He has also helped create Collegewise resources on extracurricular activities and the Common App and frequently presents on topics such as UC admissions and academic success.
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Lindsey Conger has helped students earn admission to some of the nation’s most selective universities, including Brown, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, and the University of Chicago, as well as competitive accelerated medical and dental programs such as Brown’s PLME and Case Western’s Pre-Professional Scholars Program. A former freelance writer whose work appeared in Forbes, HuffPost, and Inc., she brings expert storytelling skills to her counseling, guiding students through more than 100 essays each admissions cycle. Lindsey is especially sought after for her knowledge of BS/MD programs, where she has ghostwritten a book on the application process and conducted extensive mock interviews. Known for her individualized, student-centered approach, she helps teens discover their authentic interests and build compelling applications that reflect both academic and personal fit.
