Education

College Admissions 101

Getting into the Ivy League takes more than just good grades and top test scores—here, Command Education’s guide to admissions success at every stage Article by the Editors “One of the most common misconceptions about the college application process is that sheer prestige—an elite private school, a competitive summer program, a big-name internship—will make you stand out to top colleges,” says Grace Lee, managing director at Command Education, a boutique college consulting firm that is the...

Education

Making its Mark

Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool brings warmth, guidance and character to the early childhood years Article by Amanda Eberstein For more than 75 years, Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool has been a cherished part of the Brentwood community. Established in 1948 as a traditional preschool program within Brentwood Presbyterian Church, it has evolved into a non-denominational school that runs independently and is known for its warm atmosphere, wonderful staff and families and...

Life + Culture

My Town: Samantha Gutstadt

Article and Photography by “I wear many hats—business founder, content creator, writer, actress—but ultimately I am a storyteller at heart,” says Brentwood resident and mother-of-three Samantha Gutstadt. A native of Toronto, Canada, Gutstadt first moved to LA to pursue an acting career before eventually using her natural comedic talents to create branded and original sketches and series across her popular social media platforms that include Instagram, Tik Tok and even podcasts. But of all her...

Arts + Culture

On Point

With the founding of her namesake studio Sophie Dance, Sophie Pierce is not only fulfilling a childhood dream—she’s inspiring the next generation  Article by Patricia Taft | Photography by Trish Alison Sophie Pierce’s dream of running her own dance studio began in early childhood. “In kindergarten, I started creating this imaginary dance studio in my house, and I would run imaginary classes,” she says. “I would take attendance, create schedules and had lots of—invisible shows. I loved it.” ...