1. Routine I can usually predict a student’s grades by his/her adherence to a study routine. Those who have strict routines, whether it is a distinct time, or time period, such as after practice, are quite often A students. Those who usually – but not always – follow a routine are B students. Those who study […]
Read MoreTrevor, a Guilford High School senior, came back to my office recently to say “hi.” He reminded me about the “Bill Bradley story” when he came for tutoring, and said it really changed his view on things. The great Bill Bradley said something to this effect when he spoke to our elementary school. Years later, […]
Read MoreEast Lyme Students Work Hard. The SAT Proves It. East Lyme High School is one of the strongest public schools in Connecticut. The classes are demanding, the teachers hold students accountable, and grades are earned, not given. That’s something to be proud of — but it can also create an unexpected problem in college admissions. […]
Read MoreThe Learning Consultants has had its central offices in Old Saybrook for over 20 years. I have also had three children attend the Old Saybrook school system. The good news: Old Saybrook is an amazing place to live. Part of the reason is that the vibe is laid-back. The not-so-good news: The easy-going vibe leads […]
Read MorePSAT Results Are Back – What Students in Madison Should Do Next For families in Madison, the arrival of PSAT results often brings a mix of relief and new anxiety. Students finally see a score — and parents begin wondering, What now? The good news: this is the perfect moment to take action while motivation […]
Read MoreWhy Students Listen to an Outside Mentor More Than Their Parents “I am not the parent… so my advice is brilliant,” I often joke. Cindy put it perfectly when she said, “He’ll listen to you,” as we laughed—again—about how her son readily followed my guidance but resisted nearly identical advice from his mother. This dynamic […]
Read MoreWhy the College Process Feels Overwhelming—and Why It’s Ultimately a Good Sign For most parents and students, the college process triggers significant stress. Standardized testing, essays, applications, fears of rejection, and—unspoken but universally felt—the realization that your child is preparing to leave home. It is a lot to manage emotionally. Yet it is worth pausing […]
Read MoreWhy Boys Are Struggling Academically—and What Parents Need to Know The title of my first book grew out of several thousand hours working with students who were underperforming. Both girls and boys faced challenges, but in my notes one pattern appeared repeatedly: boys dominated the category where motivation was the central issue. As I continued […]
Read MoreWhy the SAT May Be the Most Fair Element in College Admissions “The SAT is still the fairest part of the college admissions process.”That is what Denise—one of my former Guilford High School students and now a college admissions professional—told me when she called recently. Years ago, she had heard me make this argument. Now, […]
Read MoreOvercoming Test Anxiety: How One Connecticut Student Transformed Her Approach “I’m not terrified of the GRE—can you believe it?” Marissa wrote when she reached out for graduate-school test preparation. I first met her years earlier in my Madison SAT class, where she arrived convinced she was “bad at tests.” Her belief came from early experiences […]
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