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SAT ACT Test Prep

17 Apr

The foolishness of test-optional for most of our Connecticut and New York clients

General Education Advice, SAT ACT Test Prep

‘Even with generous financial backing, if the rest of your application presentation isn’t compelling, going test-free puts you at a disadvantage. Non-submitters have lower acceptance rates than those who submit test scores. Colleges favor those who supply more data. The more you convince colleges of your ability to thrive, the better your chances are.’ CollegeVine Do you know […]

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24 Feb

Weak Punctuation Skills Diminish Overall SAT/ACT Performance.

General Education Advice, SAT ACT Test Prep, Writing Training

Punctuation matters more than you might think on the SAT. Especially now with the combined writing and language score, students who aim for top schools and need near-perfect SAT scores should invest some time brushing up on their knowledge of essential punctuation rules, including comma usage, the difference between colons and semi-colons, and the purpose of dashes.

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12 Jan

Every Connecticut Parent Should Review This Chart

SAT ACT Test Prep

When meeting with parents for college counseling, the subject of paying for college invariably comes up. “What about financial aid?” is one of the first questions. I have some good news, some bad news, and I hope some good news. The good news is that you likely earn more money than most Americans. Those who […]

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27 Oct

Take the December SAT!

SAT ACT Test Prep

“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 […]

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27 Sep

Test-optional: Not so fast…

College Counseling, SAT ACT Test Prep

“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 […]

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5 Sep

PSAT Time

SAT ACT Test Prep

Parents 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.

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4 Sep

Seniors: Last chance SAT (or ACT)

SAT ACT Test Prep

I 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 […]

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