“I was told by our guidance office to wait until the in-school test administered in late Spring.” a parent from a Shoreline, CT high school. I love most of the guidance counselors that I have met in 20 years of providing educational counseling to my Connecticut neighbors. But the above is general advice that works […]
Read MoreStart explaining comma splices and dangling modifiers to a high school student and watch the eyes begin to roll! It’s not surprising that the typical eleventh grader balks at the idea of SAT grammar review. However, even a little prep can go a long way and offer a big return on investment! On the revised […]
Read More“Wesleyan was a leader among selective institutions in making standardized testing optional for applicants in 2014. The change allows students more control in how they present themselves to the admission committee and is intended to improve access for underserved communities, students of color, and first-generation scholars who may not have access to standardized test preparation […]
Read MoreParents of Connecticut juniors: The PSAT is next month. Yes, I know, school has just started and you are already worried about how much work junior year entails. I can tell you with certainty that not preparing for the PSAT is far worse than spending the time preparing. Join our class that starts this weekend.
Read MoreI have a split view on the stress related to college admissions. I realize the abundance of articles on the “too much stress” but I also witness the opposite: plenty of families – perhaps with good intentions – placed too little energy on the college process during junior year. The reasons are multitude: (1) didn’t […]
Read MoreMy natural interest in psychology has been sharpened by a couple of decades becoming expert in performance psychology. As a test prep trainer, I grew to realize that SAT results were the result of a combination of conceptual and psychological mastery. One of the more surprising elements was the imprint that the PSAT has on […]
Read MoreSign up now The Learning Consultants PSAT-SAT-ACT Mastery Seminar Overview: This course is designed for juniors preparing for the PSAT and both juniors and seniors preparing for the SAT and ACT. We urge you to ask your trusted sources about the course. It is generally considered the best test prep training in our geographic area. […]
Read MoreA few short months ago, the College Board revealed that it had piloted an “adversity score” for SAT test takers. The score was separate from the verbal and math scores given to test takers. While I always view our role as helping our clients deal with “what is”, rather than take stances to fight against […]
Read MoreFor most Connecticut high school seniors, the following are some challenging but true facts: Test scores are the only major item that can be changed for college admissions, at least in any significant way. I certainly know many of our students hope that doing well 1st quarter will shift their college admissions chances. And, I […]
Read MoreOur fall test prep class is starting soon. I highlight the relevant part of our class description. PSAT-SAT: Other companies create confusion for business purposes by creating PSAT courses and then suggesting that students also need to take an SAT course. The PSAT and the SAT are essentially identical tests. There are format differences (the […]
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