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Author: Daryl Capuano

19 Sep

The Learning Consultants — Algebra II & Pre-Calculus Tutoring (East Lyme, CT)

General Education Advice

For over 20 years, The Learning Consultants has been the Shoreline’s top test prep and tutoring company. We’re currently enrolling East Lyme students who want stronger results in Algebra II and Pre-Calculus. We help with: polynomial & rational functions, exponential/logarithmic models, trigonometry, sequences/series, complex numbers, conic sections, and pre-calculus readiness for calculus. How we work: […]

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7 Sep

College: The Fork In the Road… for LIFE

General Education Advice

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 […]

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7 Sep

The changing college admissions process

General Education Advice

“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 […]

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15 Jun

SAT Mastery Seminar – Shoreline Summer Program

General Education Advice

“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 […]

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7 Jun

College Admissions: Help Is Needed

General Education Advice

“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 […]

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4 Jun

SAT prep this summer: why the SAT matters (again…)

General Education Advice

Connecticut 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 […]

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2 Jun

The SAT’s Strong Comeback for Admissions and Scholarships

General Education Advice

The 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 […]

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