I am from New Jersey. Despite living in Connecticut for 27 years and Washington DC for a decade more, I still have a NJ voice in my head when I deal with those who spout idiocy that can affect others. Connecticut people are so nice that they likely cringe at that harshness. Here’s the comment […]
Read More“I have no idea how to advise my own child and I was in college counseling!” Rita said. Sure, it was 20 years ago since Rita last worked at an elite New England college’s admissions’ department. Still… Rita then relayed informal advice that she gave to her friend whose son had a 4.3 GPA at […]
Read MoreSeveral students from leafy Connecticut suburbs such as Old Lyme, Madison and Guilford have recently noted: “I have no idea” when I asked them what colleges interest them. By the end of May, high school juniors should have some idea. I fully understand the reasons why many do not.. The pandemic has left damaging psychological […]
Read More“I can’t believe he’s enjoying the class.” Dylan’s mom said. Dylan was a typical teen, eager to enjoy the Connecticut shoreline’s many activities. His mom explained that the college process was going to come up on him faster than expected and that she was overruling his objections. Fortunately, Dylan had heard from an older student […]
Read MoreThe Learning Consultants’ history with East Lyme High School students is deep. Perhaps because we have been working with SCCS for over 15 years – which is comprised of many East Lyme students – Perhaps because The Learning Consultants was part of Pfizer’s benefits program for years Perhaps because East Lyme students tend to be […]
Read MoreWe thought we did everything right.” Two well-meaning parents from the Boston suburbs expressed in near unison. Their son Adam had just dropped out of college. His reason was simple and complex: “I don’t know what I want to do so I feel it’s a waste of time.” That simple answer does not unpack the […]
Read More“Dylan wants to transfer…” I knew Dylan from SAT Prep. Dylan’s mom, a friendly face I knew from Old Saybrook, had initially inquired about college counseling, but relayed that, having gone through the process with her two older children, she would handle. Dylan applied Early Decision to a school that his older brother attended. She […]
Read MoreConnecticut students – or really parents- should be happy that the SAT is coming back strong. Why? Because it is a national test. Connecticut students do great on national tests. But my child has good grades…sorry, so does everyone including students from all those states that provide generally subpar education compared to Connecticut or at […]
Read MoreThe SAT’s Resurgence: Why It Still Matters Connecticut summers are wonderful. So is college for high school juniors and seniors. Very soon. After years of test-optional policies, many colleges are reinstating the SAT requirement. Reasons for Reinstatement Standardized Metric: Provides a uniform way to compare applicants from diverse backgrounds. Predictive Validity: Studies suggest SAT scores […]
Read MoreLast June, Jake—a bright but struggling eighth grader in the Guilford, CT school system—sat in front of me, frustrated and discouraged. Math had always been his weakest subject, and after a tough school year, he had fallen behind his peers. His parents, concerned about his confidence and academic progress, reached out for help. Summer Is […]
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