Every summer, I see the same transformation. Students arrive feeling overwhelmed by essays, activity lists, supplements, and looming deadlines. But over the course of four focused days—working closely with expert counselors and surrounded by other thoughtful students—ideas sharpen, essays take shape, and what once felt daunting becomes manageable.
And often, something else emerges too.
Students begin to recognize that the most compelling parts of their story aren’t always the things they assumed mattered most. Sometimes it’s the unexpected hobby. The quiet curiosity. The interest pursued simply because they love it.
That insight is what inspired my latest Forbes column, where I explore why meaningful hobbies may increasingly signal the qualities selective colleges value most: curiosity, sustained attention, creativity, and intellectual vitality.
If you have a current junior, we still have a few remaining spots for this summer’s Application Boot Camp®. We’ve also just opened Application Boot Camp® 2027 for current sophomores, with both in-person and virtual options available.
Below you’ll find the Forbes article along with several new resources from our team.
Last Week on the Blog
As you navigate the weeks ahead, you may find these new resources especially timely:
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