The college value question is often addressed by people who do not work with high school students. Strangely, they tend to address the metaphorically similar question “is college worth it at all? Most of the writers are in the work force – more often than not in the high tech space – and seem to […]
Read MoreI am often the first person who discusses money in the context of salaries, career paths, and college majors with 17 year old college counseling clients in Shoreline, CT. Or maybe I’m the first person that many of these students listen to but, regardless, it is always surprising to me when a student-client expresses that […]
Read MoreSince we have offices in Old Saybrook and Madison, Connecticut, I have conversations with parents from each town socially as well as professionally. I have to remind them that financial aid is not likely for those from the Connecticut shoreline. Relatively speaking, we are in or at least far closer to the 1% than we […]
Read MoreOver the last few years, UCONN’s attractiveness has radically increased. That’s good news for alum and fans of the school. But it is not great news for those applying, The standards are increasing and SAT scores are vital for admission. Off the record, I have heard 1260 is needed for most students. There are different […]
Read MorePublic schools in Connecticut will be offering an SAT to all students on either March 27 or April 9. The test will be paid for by the state of Connecticut. This is a great opportunity to have a trial run at the new SAT. Most students should also sign up for the May or June […]
Read MoreI work with many students who have been identified with Executive Function deficits. Executive Functions are the brain operations that keep us organized, on task, able to shift between demands and manage our emotions. I have noticed a trend over the last several years that students are exhibiting these deficits, but the cause is technology […]
Read MoreOf all the misinformation and partial truths that I hear passed around the soccer mom parent set about standardized tests, the myth that some students will do extraordinarily well on the ACT but terribly on the SAT is likely the biggest. At least in Connecticut, there is no one who has more experience or expertise […]
Read MoreTalking to kids about college is almost as fun as talking about going to the dentist. For that reason, I better understand why so many parents avoid the conversation. Choosing battles is a natural tendency. But such conversations are a must. Going to college is the most common child to adult transition for suburban America. […]
Read MoreOvercoming legitimate structural hardship – as in poverty, parental drug use, and growing up amidst violent crime – make for eye catching stories. Overcoming a lacrosse injury, getting cut from the school play, and dealing with an ADD diagnosis – standard Connecticut high school resilience stories – while unquestionably challenging to the students involved -are […]
Read MoreLook at the calendar. We are entering March. For high school juniors, there are only a few months left to change your college admissions profile. Parents of high school juniors may be shell shocked to learn that early action and early decision applications will be due Nov. 1. All Connecticut students attending public high schools will […]
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