Category Archives: General

Current Thoughts in the College Admissions World

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Judith

As seniors wait for the thick envelope to arrive in their mailbox announcing their acceptances to college, and high school juniors are looking ahead to the end of their most challenging academic year and the preparation of their college applications, … Continue reading →

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Preparation Replaces Panic

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Judith

“OMG, it’s end of October.” “OMG, I missed the PSAT date!” Everywhere the cries of supposedly college-bound high school juniors and seniors can be heard. Then of course there is the eternal clueless student who just isn’t tuned into the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating A Revival

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Judith

Two trips to New York during the Lincoln Center run of South Pacific and I could never get a ticket. That’s often my problem because when you travel on business you can rarely plan ahead far enough to score good … Continue reading →

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My Best Friend

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Judith

Today my husband and I said goodbye to our best friend. It was tough. Really tough. I know it was the best thing for him. He has been our loyal friend for 19 years! Rags, our friendly cockerpoo joined our … Continue reading →

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Off To College? Plan Your Move.

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Judith

My short commute to work this morning led me past two schools opening their doors for the new school year. A middle school and a high school. As a consummate observer of people it was fun to watch the various … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Judith

Over the years US Performing Arts has helped high school students “think ahead.” We have encouraged middle school and high school students to live in the NOW making the most of each moment as part of the preparation for their … Continue reading →

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Where, Oh Where Did The Summer Go?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Judith

I just looked at my last post. It was written on June 9th! It talks about the time from February to June going by in a blur for most parents and school age kids. I can attest to the fact … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the 63rd Annual Tony Awards

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Judith

The American Theater Wing’s Tony Awards have come a long way over the past 63 years. Originally established by Antoinette Perry to honor Broadway’s best…writers, composers, lyricists, performers, directors, producers, etc., it has endured to become the quintessential televised award … Continue reading →

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A Story of Heart…The Little Musical That Could!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Judith

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone associated with Billy Elliot, The Musical. 15 American Theater Wing Antoinette Perry Award nominations! Of course, congratulations to everyone who received word of their Tony Nominations this morning. There is no more prestigious recognition of the collaboration … Continue reading →

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Rejection?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Judith

I have just recently read several articles talking about high school seniors all over the country rushing to their computers and mailboxes to see if they have been rejected by their college(s) of choice. Since this is the season for … Continue reading →

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