Scores and Stories by Mike Wagner

Weekly advice from NYC's top college advisor on the new rules of college admissions, plus the specific opportunities your kid should know about.

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

What you need to know about how this decisions affects your child's choices

Jul 9, 2026

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3 min read

The summer that matters most for college admissions probably isn't the one you're thinking of.

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

What you need to know about how this decisions affects your child's choices

Jul 30, 2026

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4 min read

Hint: it's not about picking the "right" resume activity.

Jul 23, 2026

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3 min read

$6,000 for a pre-college program. Here's where it actually ranks with admissions officers, and where the real story starts.

Jul 16, 2026

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3 min read

More extracurriculars won't get your kid into college. Here's what actually will.

Jul 9, 2026

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3 min read

The summer that matters most for college admissions probably isn't the one you're thinking of.