India, June 21 -- We often step into a student's story only to be unexpectedly drawn to another's, especially when that 'other' is a towering figure like a parent. This is what happened with Vidit Goe... Read More
India, June 14 -- As someone who spends her days listening to students, guiding them through essays, applications, and interviews, I often feel like I carry a little piece of each of their journeys in... Read More
India, June 8 -- It was one of those ordinary days when my little boy tugged at my arm, eyes wide, pointing at the screen. "They've made a mistake," he said, staring at the Discovery Channel. "They're... Read More
India, May 31 -- I've written about stammering so many times, I've lost count. It's one of my favorite themes-maybe because it's where language, fear, and courage all intersect. Over the years, I've h... Read More
India, May 24 -- In the corners of my childhood notebooks-right behind the pages no teacher ever turned-I found my first classroom. Not the outer one with chalk and blackboards, but the inner classroo... Read More
India, May 17 -- There are moments in motherhood that quietly haunt you-not with guilt, but with a tenderness so sharp, it bruises the heart. One such moment has stayed with me for years, and I often ... Read More
India, May 10 -- Among the many essay prompts I present to students preparing to tell their life stories, the one that consistently gets left behind is the one on gratitude. "Too vague," some say. "To... Read More
India, May 3 -- Thirteen years ago, I stood at a crossroads-more a mother than a mentor, more curious than qualified. My child was applying to college, and I knew nothing about writing the "perfect" c... Read More