This week on theCurious Cardinalsblog, we'll hear from dynamic college admissions expert Ian Fisher as he shares his best tips for high school students and their families.

I have spent hundreds of hours mentoring middle and high school students on their writing. My key observation? They conflate eloquent writing with complex vocabulary.

In this blog, Curious Cardinals CEO and co-founder Audrey Wisch will answer your burning back-to-school questions and hopefully ease some of your fears. We know how overwhelming this transition is, and we're here to provide support. Need tailored advice or suggestions for supporting your student? Get started here.

The more you ask, the more you learn.

As we charge full-steam ahead into our third back-to-school season, we’re thinking about the power of tiny gains.

Hey Mentee Barbies, Parent Barbies, and all you Curious Barbies out there, 

From novice to Google Engineer, Anya style.

Meet Anya, a Stanford math whiz who had zero interest in coding...until she tried an intro class freshman year. That simple act unlocked a hidden passion!

When I first arrived at Stanford, coding wasn't even on my radar. It seemed like a foreign language, and I had no plans of delving into it. During orientation week, I stumbled upon an introductory coding class, and something about it piqued my curiosity. I decided to give it a shot, and little did I know, it would change my life forever.

When I first stepped into the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), it felt like an exhilarating rollercoaster ride. The possibilities seemed endless, but I couldn't ignore the glaring gender disparity and gender biases. As a woman, I was often made to feel alone and out of place, but that didn't deter me. Instead, it fueled my determination to break barriers and pave the way for more women to thrive in STEM fields.

Ever wondered how Curious Cardinals got its name? In this week's newsletter, we're talking about just that!