Spotlight on the New AP Precalculus Course

There’s good news in store for math lovers and even reluctant math learners: this coming fall, AP Precalculus will make its debut! Today, we’re going to tell you all about this new class and explain why it could be a great addition to your schedule next year. 

Why was AP Precalculus Created?

For years, College Board has offered Advanced Placement courses in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Statistics. These have been good options for students who took Geometry or higher in ninth grade, and will therefore have a math sequence** that culminates beyond Precalculus.

But what about the students who took Algebra I in ninth grade, or just want a more rigorous math option earlier in high school? That’s where AP Precalculus comes in! The course is designed for a broader range of students– anyone who’s successfully completed Algebra II and Geometry or Integrated Math 3. As College Board explains,

“AP Precalculus will open the door for many students to advanced course studies in mathematics and will bring a college-level course to students who may not have access to other AP math classes.”

And not only does AP Precalculus “open doors” for a more diverse group of students; it’s also been created to help address a significant issue in higher education: weak math skills! According to College Board, one-third of undergraduates don’t actually have college-level math skills. That means many students struggle through required math courses ,and some even have to spend extra time and money on remedial classes. AP Precalculus is meant to empower high schoolers with the foundations they’ll need to successfully navigate college-level math, regardless of their major or future career path.

* Sorry, stats lovers. While these courses are all higher level, that doesn’t mean that colleges regard them equally.

** If you’re confused about how high school math sequencing works, you have to go back to middle school math enrollment to see where it all begins. Check out this blog post to learn more. The average American high school student takes Algebra I in 9th grade and Precalculus in 12th grade. This is not the case in our geographic area, where most students come in at a higher level with Geometry in 9th grade - and some even higher, with Algebra II.

What content is covered in AP Precalculus?

AP Precalculus is rooted in the development of three mathematical practices: procedural and symbolic fluency; multiple representations; and communication and reasoning. To develop these practices, students complete four major units of study: polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric and polar functions; and functions involving parameters, vectors, and matrices. PS: Unit four is NOT included in the AP exam! 

Within each unit, there are a series of smaller, more specific topics. We’ll spare you the details so this blog post doesn’t turn into a book, but if you’re curious about the topics, you can take a look at the Course at Glance document. And if you’re really brave, you can delve into College Board’s whopping 183-page AP Precalculus course and examination description. 

What are the advantages of AP Precalculus?

One of the big advantages of AP Precalculus is that it’s great preparation for the math you’re likely to encounter in college, regardless of your major. Even if you don’t plan to become an accountant or engineer, you’ll be ready to conquer any general education or core Calculus I requirements. 

And if you’re not sure what you want to major in, AP Precalculus could help spark your interest in STEM-related fields. In fact, College Board reported that female students “taking one year of high school precalculus resulted in a 48% increase in the odds of choosing a science or math major.”

There’s also the allure of college credits. You might be able to fulfill a college math requirement if you successfully pass the AP Precalculus exam. Like any AP course, though, there’s no guarantee that your future college or university will accept the credits. Use College Board’s AP Credit Policy Search tool to see which schools offer credit or placement for AP scores - and know that since this particular course is being offered for the first time, schools may not know for sure yet.

Lastly, the AP option is a great way to maximize course rigor for students who plan to take Precalculus anyway. A student who chooses AP Precalculus over Honors Precalculus will show colleges that they have taken the most challenging math course available to them during that particular year.

Who Should Consider Taking AP Precalculus? 

AP Precalculus could be a good fit for a range of students, most notably:

• Those who began with Algebra I in ninth grade and are ready for more challenging math coursework during their senior year, or are preparing for a STEM-related or business major requiring higher-level math in college

• Those who began with Geometry in ninth grade and are preparing to take AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC during senior year

• Those who began with Algebra II in ninth grade and are preparing to take AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC during junior year, and AP Calculus BC or Multivariable Calculus/Linear Algebra during senior year

Like any other advanced placement course, AP Precalculus will be rigorous, and it will take up your time. Before enrolling in the class, think realistically about how it fits in with your math abilities, your academic interests, and your other academic courses. Your counselor and math teachers are good resources to help you make an informed decision.

Additional AP Precalculus Resources

AP Precalculus: An Overview

AP Course Ledger: Check this website throughout the summer to see which high schools will be offering AP Precalculus in the fall. 

Weekly Update: May 1

It’s Decision Day! Seniors, make sure to get those deposits in - and then celebrate! 

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK

COLLEGE BOARD REVISES AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

As College Board rolls out its AP African American Studies curriculum, the class has come under criticism from professors, politicians, and families. Last week, just three months after releasing the curriculum, College Board announced that it would change the course in response to the accusation from stakeholders who claim that the course has been “watered down” due to political pressure from conservative states like Florida, which have said they will not offer the course. The announcement comes ahead of a planned May 3 protest against College Board from civil rights groups and the teachers’ union.  

WAITLISTS START MOVING

It is a bit too soon to tell right now, but we’re hearing that we may see some major waitlist movement this year! For some baseline statistics from the Class of 2026, as well as predictions for 2027, check out this blog post from College Kickstart. We’ll be keeping you updated as we hear more.

 ROOF COLLAPSE NEAR OHIO STATE

Fourteen college students were hospitalized on Saturday after a roof collapsed near The Ohio State University. Students were standing on the roof during a house party, which led to the collapse.

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK

One way to respond to an increase in rejections from so-called “highly rejective” colleges? Rejection parties! High schools, colleges, and even graduate schools are starting to celebrate students’ rejections from colleges, conferences, publications, and more. Students say that these events help them to process the rejection and also to realize that they have a lot of other great options - sounds good to us!

The Today Show’s Jenna Bush Hager shares the #1 piece of advice her mom gave her before she headed off to college: to treat it like a job. Jenna, along with Hoda Kotb, also shared her biggest mistakes and regrets from college - so this is a great article for seniors wondering how to avoid the same pitfalls next year!

As schools become more selective and the college application process becomes more stressful for many students and families, some people are asking, “Is college worth it?” The president of Princeton University, perhaps unsurprisingly, says yes. President Christopher Eisgruber argues that completing college is “a reliable and cost-effective investment.” He points out that most students are not paying sticker price for their degree - 60% of Princeton students, for example, pay an average of $12,000 per year for their degrees, and 25% will pay nothing at all. Eisgruber is in the minority, though, with 56% of Americans telling the Wall Street Journal that a college degree is not worth the cost.

The ethics of the Supreme Court have been in the news a lot lately, and the New York Times is scrutinizing the relationship between George Mason’s Scalia Law School and the justices on the Court. The university hired Justice Neil Gorsuch during his first term on the Court, and added Justices Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh to the faculty quickly after. In doing so, the university has set itself up as a bastion of conservative legal scholarship. The rebranding has led to a huge jump in Scalia Law School’s prestige - it now sits at #30 in the U.S. News law school rankings.

Price-shopping for college? Some schools may provide an estimate of their costs alongside the projected costs for a student at competing colleges. And while it is easy to imagine these cost comparisons could help students and families make an informed choice about their finances, there is a catch - the estimates are often wrong. Actual college costs for an individual family are notoriously difficult to estimate. The company that provides these price comparisons, College Raptor, argues that some information is better than nothing, and that the comparisons do not need to be 100% accurate to be useful to students and families, who are otherwise in the dark about the true costs of college.

A former UVA student wrote an article detailing the accusations against then-UVA senior Morgan Bettinger for threatening Black Lives Matter protesters near Grounds. Though an investigation by the university’s Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights found that Bettinger did not make a threat, she still suffered harassment online and today struggles to overcome the damage to her reputation by the accusations and the school’s inquiry.

OFFICE HAPPENINGS

We are so happy for all of our seniors who have sent in deposits!! Congratulations to everyone for such phenomenal success in an incredibly difficult year. We are so proud of you!

In other news, we are rolling out a new multi-purpose submission form to our juniors and younger students this week and I cannot even TELL you how much work has gone into this behind the scenes - I’m incredibly excited to get it into place!

It streamlines all of the various submission forms we were using before into one link - we had one for STAGE, one for other editing, one for transcripts/test scores, one for parent residency, one for student residency, etc, etc.

And to make things even more exciting (yes, I realize that my idea of exciting is not that exciting to everyone else 😀), we are even incorporating a whole bunch of new forms to help families!

These include ones for application submission and test score preferences, to make sure that we are 100% up to date on any changes that may occur during the process, and another to track demonstrated interest and college visit/contact information to help with all those pesky questions that pop up on supplements. I just love efficiency and I know this is going to make everything even easier on our families!

FAQs About AP Course Selections...Answered!

Every year, we get lots of questions from families about AP course selections. So we decided to answer your most popular inquiries on the blog today.

What are the benefits of an AP class?

There are many advantages to taking an Advanced Placement course. From an admissions standpoint, AP classes are a great way to show colleges you’re challenging yourself academically and handling the rigors of college-level coursework. AP coursework can also reinforce your interest in and readiness for a particular major. For example, if you want to become an engineer, it’s helpful for a college to see that you can excel in high-level math and science courses. Plus, your GPA might get a boost, depending on whether or not your high school uses a weighted GPA scale. 

And that’s not all. AP classes may save you time and money later on, because you have the potential to earn college credits and maybe even bypass some introductory classes once you get to college. Note, of course, that this is not the case everywhere: students attending public colleges and universities will often find more generous AP credit policies than those at private institutions.

Are there any drawbacks to taking an AP course?

Of course! As with anything, there are some potential drawbacks you should be aware of when deciding to take an AP class. First and foremost, AP classes are hard! They are purposely designed to challenge you and will require a great deal of time and investment on your part. 

It’s also important to recognize that an AP class might not necessarily be a good fit for you. Just because an Advanced Placement course is offered at your school doesn't mean you have to take it. Your academic skills in a particular subject might be better suited for a regular or honors section. A good rule of thumb: if you think an AP class might be so hard that it impacts your ability to succeed in the rest of your classes, don’t take it. And if you’re still not sure that you’re ready for an AP class, talk with your teacher in that subject area. 

Finally, let’s talk college credits. Taking an AP class doesn’t guarantee college credit, even if you work really hard - even if you ace the course the entire year! It all depends on how well you perform on the AP exam in May, AND - as mentioned above - whether your future college or university will award credit in the first place.

WHICH AP courses are offered to high school students?

There are actually 38 (yes, 38!), AP courses offered by the College Board. You can see the full list of classes here. Now that doesn’t mean your school will offer all 38 AP classes, so be sure to check with your teachers and counselors to find out what courses are available to you. If there is an AP class you really want to take but your school doesn’t offer it, keep reading! We have alternative solutions! 

Some of the most popular classes include AP Spanish Language, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, and our favorite, AP English Language and Composition. While these are definitely tried-and-true Advanced Placement courses, the College Board has also been developing two new classes over the past few years. AP Precalculus has finally passed the development phase and will be officially offered in the fall of 2023. AP African American History- the controversial course that’s been making news headlines recently- will be piloted at several schools during the 2023-2024 school year.  

In fact, as of early March, there are eight schools in Fairfax County, Virginia that plan to offer the AP African American History:

1. Chantilly HS

2. Fairfax HS

3. Hayfield HS

4. McLean HS

5. South County

6. Westfield HS

7. West Potomac HS

8. Woodson HS

How many AP courses should I take?

Unfortunately, there is no standard or right number of AP classes that a student should take. It really depends on the individual. If you’re planning to apply to highly competitive institutions, you’ll definitely want to be more rigorous with your AP course loads. Think about your college list and do some research to get a better sense of the academic caliber required for top schools.

It’s also important to be realistic about your time and abilities. Sure, you might think five AP courses looks impressive on your senior year transcript, but you’re not going to look so great to an admissions committee if your GPA takes a dive. Don’t overload yourself so much that you can’t maintain your grades–or keep up with important extracurricular commitments. 

Do some AP classes look better than others on a college application?

Some AP classes are notorious for being more difficult than others. We’re looking at you, AP Physics. However, the pass rates and difficulty level don’t necessarily make a class better when it comes to your college applications. The AP classes that look best on your transcript depend on your academic areas of interest. For example, if you plan to major in business, then you’ll want to prioritize AP courses in math and economics. 

Also, the best AP classes are those that don’t torture you. Let’s say that foreign languages have always been a struggle for you. Well, then avoid signing up for AP Spanish. Instead, invest your time and energy into an AP class that is better suited to your academic strengths and your future plans.  

What if my school doesn’t offer AP classes?

If your school doesn’t offer AP courses-or maybe the particular AP subject you’re looking for- don’t worry. There are plenty of other ways that you can challenge yourself academically and potentially earn college credit.

First, consider the International Baccalaureate program, better known as IB, if that’s available at your high school instead of AP courses. If you’re curious about what differentiates IB from AP and others, check out this page on the IB website. Know that colleges and universities have absolutely no preference between AP and IB, so students should pick the option that’s right for them - or, from a practical standpoint, the option their school offers!

Another option is to enroll in an AP course online through a virtual school or program. For example, Virtual Virginia currently offers 27 Advanced Placement courses for high schoolers in the state. Just be sure to talk with your school counselor because you’ll need to make sure that the online school or program is accredited. 

Some brave students may opt for another pathway to earning AP credit: self-study. Instead of taking a year-long AP course, you simply register for the exam- which you’ll take either at your school or at a nearby high school- and then prepare independently. Sounds easy, right? Wrong! Self-study isn’t for everyone. You have to be extremely self-motivated, not to mention capable of learning the material with only the help of prep books and tutorial videos. If you’re considering the self-study route, opt for AP subjects which have content that overlaps with your coursework, experiences, or skills. For example, AP Environmental Science is a popular self-study option because students will have already studied some of the material in their biology classes. AP United States History is a great option for students who are taking US History at schools that don’t offer the AP version. Again, be sure to talk with your counselor about this option–and early! You’ll need to register for the exam in the fall, and your counselor can help you find a testing site. 

A non-AP alternative to earning college credits is a dual enrollment program. In this type of program, students take college-level classes through a local community college or university and earn college credits while satisfying their high school requirements. Unlike an AP course, dual enrollment classes don’t require students to pass a special exam at the end of the year. You’ll earn your college credits just by passing the class. Just be aware that not all high schools offer dual enrollment, and your credits aren’t guaranteed to be accepted by your future college or university. 

Finally, don’t forget to consider honors classes! While they won’t allow you to earn college credits, they can give a nice boost to your GPA and show admissions committees that you’re challenging yourself. 

Do you need help with course selections?

If you need help making decisions about course selections and class schedules, book a strategy session with us. 

Weekly Update: February 6

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK

MORE BAD NEWS FOR MARYLAND 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Another board member at Maryland 529 has resigned. Jessica McClain- a member of the audit and governance subcommittee- stepped down as the organization continues to face intense scrutiny. After freezing college savings accounts over an interest calculation error, Maryland 529 sought to correct the discrepancies. However, families are not happy with their newly adjusted totals, and now Maryland 529 admits that the issue may take until late 2023 to resolve. In response, Senator Mary Washington is requesting that the Attorney General launch an investigation. 

CONTROVERSIAL CHANGES REVEALED IN THE NEW AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES DRAFT

On February 1, The College Board released a newly revised draft of its AP African American Studies course. Several scholarly terms have been deleted, and now there is more emphasis on “foundational history” rather than “contemporary theorists.” Concepts such as reparations and the Black Lives Matter movement are no longer included in the course–but some current topics are offered as optional project ideas instead. Although many suspect the changes were the result of “political pressure,” The College Board insists that the revisions were made in response to teacher feedback. Meanwhile, educators across the country are expressing their concerns over the new draft and what it could mean for academic freedom. 

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT IS REBOUNDING

The data is in, and college enrollment numbers are on the rise! Last week the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released their report, offering hope for the state of higher education. After significant dips in enrollment since the start of the pandemic, regions around the country are seeing an uptick in undergraduate enrollment. Most notably, the number of first-year college students increased by 4.3% in just one year. It’s not all good news, though. Undergraduate enrollment is still down 5.8% from where it was in 2019, and graduate programs experienced drops as well. However, experts insist that the numbers are ultimately encouraging as higher education continues to recover from COVID-19. 

DESANTIS PROPOSES NEW BAN AT FLORIDA UNIVERSITIES

On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his plan to prohibit state universities from funding diversity and inclusion initiatives. The proposed legislation would also prevent schools from implementing such initiatives, even if “the money isn’t coming from the state.” 

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK

After spending nearly half of their high school years facing quarantines, Zoom classes, and virtual social lives, the class of 2022 is out of isolation and settled into college campuses across the US. So how are they doing? That’s the question NPR posed to six first-year undergrads, who opened up about how the pandemic has affected their college experiences. While some commented on academic gaps, most focused on the social and emotional impacts of COVID-19. Many students are struggling to develop the skills it takes to be part of such a socially-driven community. As one freshman noted, “We came basically from middle school to college not knowing how to act or who we were.” Slowly, first-year students are finding their ways and creating stability in real-life once again. 

Google, Amazon, Meta- it was a “take your pick” situation for years, as computer science undergraduates in top programs across the country secured impressive internships and lucrative entry-level jobs with these tech giants. This “pipeline” steadily fed technology corporations with new talent and young professionals with job stability and high salaries. However, hiring freezes are breaking the pipeline and forcing students to reconsider their professional options. Rather than focusing on name recognition, young professionals are pivoting toward roles with lesser-known companies, while others are opting for graduate school or technology jobs in other fields, such as healthcare and finance. Fortunately, computer science continues to be a growing field, and there is no shortage of jobs if students are willing to create their own pathways.

What is the ultimate job of a college president? Last week, John Petillo- president of Sacred Heart University- shared his thoughts. He believes that in such a highly politicized world, it’s more important than ever for colleges and universities to uphold free speech and be “safe havens” for open discourse, dissenting voices, and truth. At Sacred Heart University, the core curriculum directly supports such freedoms, encouraging students to grapple with essential questions of human existence. Petillo insists that schools need to “get out of the business of higher ed becoming an echo chamber for a single political ideology” so that “our society may continue to thrive and prosper.”

OFFICE HAPPENINGS

Last week was BUSY! The latest round of EA decisions was challenging and it just gets harder and harder each year. I feel like a broken record saying that during my 10th and 11th grade meetings, but it’s true and it has become tougher each year for me to stay upbeat in the face of a totally broken system.

And I know I’m absolutely biased - but wow, this is not a time to DIY the college process unless you know what you’re doing. It’s just.. brutal out there.

I was talking to a parent last week who characterized it perfectly when he noted that for years, we all heard those horror stories of the mythical good kid from the next town over, four degrees of separation away, who supposedly “didn’t get into college.” As he pointed out, these stories are not urban legends anymore. There are legitimately good kids who will not go to college next year because they (or their parents) were in denial and didn’t take the changing landscape seriously.

If a school has early decision, that school’s early action program is not a safe option for ANYONE anymore. And if it’s a popular public flagship, same deal. Plan accordingly! I hope to write a mid-week blog about this soon because I think it’s very interesting to reflect on how our role as college counselors has changed so much over the last few years. The value we provide is so different today.

On a different note, I made time to share my thoughts on double majoring in U.S. News and World Report. While some students think more is automatically better, I encourage them to reflect on whether it’s worth it. Will the extra time, tuition, and/or effort have a good return on investment? It really depends on the industry and your career goals, as well as the flexibility of your school and the requirements of the majors involved.

Last but not least, I got to spend my free time delivering Girl Scout cookies! I am fairly confident that anyone reading this has already been hit up by 123,428 Girl Scouts already, but if not, I’ve got your hook up. We also have a few boxes of Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Trefoils (aka Shortbread, for those of you in my generation) that are ready to be delivered right away and can be at your house tomorrow if you are local and send me an email!

For those of you who are not budding Girl Scout entrepreneurs, don’t worry - we have a career-related opportunity to kickstart your path, too! Fairfax County’s Instruction 2 Industry Career Fair Expo gives teenagers a chance to learn more about in-demand career paths and hear from experts in different industries–all from the convenience of their laptop screens. The Expo is a series of live Zoom webinars that take place during after-school hours, February 13-15. Click here to learn more and register for the event. 

Weekly Update: January 30

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK

MORE MEDICAL SCHOOLS PULL OUT OF NATIONAL RANKINGS 

Last week Harvard Medical School made headlines when it withdrew from the U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings. Now four other medical schools have followed suit. Columbia, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, and Mount Sinai have all announced that they are withdrawing from the rankings due to concerns over inaccurate representations of data.

COLLEGE BOARD RESPONDS TO CONCERNS OVER AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE

On Tuesday, The College Board announced that it will reveal the new framework for its AP African American Studies course on the first day of Black History Month- February 1. Many are concerned that the framework will be influenced by political agendas, given that Florida governor Ron DeSantis recently rejected the course for its “lack [of] educational value.” The College Board issued a letter to its members on Thursday, reaffirming that the curriculum has only been shaped by educational experts and was completed prior to DeSantis’ public rejection. 

CHARGES AGAINST FORMER LOUDOUN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT ARE UPHELD

During a court hearing on Thursday, a judge ruled that misdemeanor charges against Scott Ziegler- former superintendent of Loudoun County schools- will be upheld. Ziegler is being charged with making false statements about two high-profile sexual assault cases in the county, as well as unfairly firing a teacher.

MARYLAND COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ARE REVISED- AND PARENTS AREN’T HAPPY

After freezing college savings accounts due to interest calculation errors, Maryland 529 has revised its account balances for hundreds of families. However, many are upset by the new numbers. Families are claiming they are owed a 6% interest rate on all contributions, but this rate is only being applied to money invested from November 2021 onward. The result is a staggering discrepancy between what families thought they had available for college funds versus the newly adjusted totals. We will continue to track this story, as Maryland 529 plans to hold a meeting today.

BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK

A woman with a mission to help college students turns out to be a $175 million dollar fraud. No, this is not the premise for a new blockbuster movie. It’s reality! Charlie Javice, a woman once recognized as one of the most creative people in business, built a career in social enterprise, promising to help millions of families navigate the college financial process. However, when JPMorgan paid $175 million to acquire her financial planning company, they discovered they had been conned. This is a pretty incredible story and one that I haven't seen floating around my normal education spaces. Instead, we discussed it in my Goldman Sachs session last week. Our advisor reinforced what the article stated- that it's a good example of a situation where the lenders didn't have enough institutional knowledge - specifically, they didn't understand the financial aid process and how it works. They should have called us :)

In 2021, an infamous Supreme Court decision changed the world of college athletics. No longer would players be restricted from earning money. Instead, they were free to profit off of their NIL- name, image, likeness. Since then college athletes have earned significant figures through donations, endorsement deals, and even business ventures. And while many support the rights of these athletes to profit off their talents and skills, others are concerned about the potential long-term impact. Advertisers and donors are now investing in individual players rather than school programs, which affects budgets and the overall strength of athletic departments. Too, not all college athletes have the name recognition to make NIL profitable. This is a new “unregulated economic frontier” fraught with both excitement and worry over the future of college athletics.

When it comes to college admissions, we often defer to the experts for their thoughts on rankings, costs, and quality. But what about students? What matters most to college applicants as they make important decisions about the future? The New York Times assembled a focus group of eleven high school seniors to find out these answers. And some of their responses may surprise you! It appears that many students are trying to balance practical considerations, such as tuition and career preparation, with a desire for mental well being and happiness. The group also weighed in on college rankings, regrets over the admissions process, and advice for high school juniors.

OFFICE HAPPENINGS

WHERE OH WHERE are the 2023-2024 Common App essay prompts? OMG - I look for them every morning and they still haven’t been released yet. Driving me crazy! We are very excited to jump right into essays with our juniors so they will be finished with their main essay around the timeframe of spring break. At that point, they will move on to preparing supplemental essay content and teacher/counselor recommendation input. We like to stay on track so we can have all of our students finished with their college apps by September as planned!

In other news, so many schools released their EA decisions over the past week! If you didn’t receive the decision you were hoping for, don’t panic! Instead, book a session with us to plan a letter of continued interest, otherwise known as a LOCI. Current clients, schedule your meetings here. If you are not a current client but would like to book a one-time meeting, please click here.

We also want to remind our current students to please always update your status chart each time you receive a decision. It’s also important to update with the decision itself rather than just checking off that a decision came in - otherwise we won’t know what it was! Please watch my quick instructional video if you have any questions about whether you’re doing this correctly.

Finally, be sure to check out our internship database. We’ve listed some great opportunities for Summer 2023, but they might disappear if you don’t apply now! Many programs have February deadlines.