These days, if you’re a good writer, you’ve almost certainly future-proofed your career, according to Forbes writer Greta Solomon. The ability to write well “is one of the best ways to remain consistently employable,” says Solomon. Especially in a global economy (“How Mastering Writing Skills Can Future-Proof Your Career,” Forbes, Aug. 9, 2018). Here, […]
Read MoreCan you spot the error in the following sentence? “She couldn’t believe the amount of people waiting in line at Dairy Queen.” If you can’t find anything wrong, you’re not alone! This sentence should read, “number of people” not “amount of people.” Amount vs Number Although “amount” and “number” both refer to quantity, […]
Read MoreIn very broad strokes, there are families that – in a healthy way – take the college transition process seriously and there are those that bury their heads in the sand. With the former, they realize (1) their child is about to undergo a major life transition (2) they and their child are about to […]
Read MoreSTARTS THIS WEEKEND!!! We believe our class has been so popular due to the results and our teaching. Our classes have proven clearly superior to in-school programs but our super flexibility also has helped our busy students and parents. We have 4 classes. Students can attend any of the classes on any given weekend. No notice needed. We will also […]
Read MoreSome transition points in life are HUGE. High school to college is one of those. As I tell students in our SAT-ACT Mastery seminar, the transition between 4th and 5th grade was something but nothing compared to (1) moving away from home (2) meeting an entirely new set of people (3) working in an entirely […]
Read MoreFor many students, learning how to plan is the secret to getting better grades. Their grades aren’t where they should be, not because they lack specific skills in math or English, but because they struggle with planning and organization. The result — these students are “smarter” than their grades suggest; it’s a matter of […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
Read MoreIf you fight reality, you’ll lose every time. So said a modern sage. Parents of Connecticut high school juniors usually understand reality but most teens do not. Here’s what I mean: The “big life transition” is happening. Like it or not, high school is ending. Oddly, despite the pervasive thought of “I can’t wait to […]
Read MoreDon’t let rusty grammar get in the way of a competitive SAT score! Now that the SAT combines reading with writing in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score (EBRW), grammar matters more than it used to. Students who aren’t strong writers may be at a disadvantage when taking the SAT. At the very least, brushing […]
Read MoreOver the years, we have received an enormous amount of positive feedback regarding our class. The dominant reason: our results. Our students have gone up so much in their SAT (and ACT) scores that Kaplan, Princeton Review and other national franchises have shut down classes in this part of Connecticut because The Learning Consultants has […]
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