A philosopher once noted that “he often fought reality and only lost 100% of the time.” So it is with many myths we tell our children. Usually, the suggestions – “you can grow up to do anything you want” are well meaning and inspiration and if told to those under 10 do little harm. But […]
Read More“I’m sure he’ll get into UCONN. He’s a lot smarter than me and I got in.” So said a well-meaning and modest Dad from Guilford about his son from Guilford High School. His son did quite well in school. His SATs – 1160 – were also solid. I had to explain the new world of […]
Read MoreUnrelated to the SATs-ACTs, high stakes tests – such as finals – become a bigger part of one’s academic career as students move into the latter stages of high school. In college, mid-terms and finals – high stakes tests – become an even more significant part of successs. So when I hear students say “I’m […]
Read MoreI have off the record conversations with several college admissions officials during the last few years. The common consensus: “we can’t tell the difference in GPAs in any meaningful way.” Here’s a recent example, a local Shoreline, CT high school revealed eligibility for National Honor Society: anyone with a 90 average and above could apply. […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t discovered already, colleges have outstanding marketing departments. In order to demonstrate selectiveness – an important factor for college rankings – colleges need to attract many applicants. So, for example, has 1000 applicants for 500 spots, the college marketing department is tasked with increasing the number of applicants to 2000. One way to do […]
Read MoreThrough my work, I have become a performance coach for all tests, not just the SAT and ACT but also for large tests in school and any test of consequence. The one commonality across all performance: test takers do better after taking the test the first time. Think about any performance and that’s the case […]
Read MoreAn article from Forbes illustrates the point. The following is an excerpt from an article in Forbes on the importance of the SAT: Despite all of this negative noise, standardized tests like the SAT still matter a lot to highly selective colleges. Two biggest reasons: 1) It is an effective way to screen out students when […]
Read MoreHighly engaging…and surprisingly fun! The SAT Mastery Intensive Taught by Master Test Prep Teacher Daryl Capuano Shoreline’s Best Test Prep Class Starting Soon! Designed for Connecticut’s In-School SAT The total cost is $395 (Or pro-rated $120 per class) Class Areas Covered Old Saybrook Saturdays, 9-12 Madison Sundays, 10-1 1 Reading, Motivation, Self-study […]
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 […]
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