Years ago, when I started The Learning Consultants, I was hired by parents who would lead conversations with the immediate problem: “Jared has a C in math.” As we started talking, the parents would then note that the problem was larger than math: “I think he needs to develop study skills.” From there, we would […]
Read MoreBeyond those who lost loved ones and those who have been economically devastated, who has been most affected by Covid? Those in school. While The Learning Consultants works with all age groups, my specific educational work is usually with older teens. I meet them in my SAT classes, or for test prep tutoring or college […]
Read MoreRyan’s mother had called when signing up for SAT class. She had the exasperated voice that I know so well: caring parents who had tried for many years to inspire their child to work harder. Ryan was a tough case. He didn’t listen to either his parents or his teachers. He had struggled through the […]
Read MorePrior to Covid, the level of grade inflation had become out of control. While different statistics abound, one study showed 41% of high school seniors with A- (90 or above) GPAs. That translates to a 3.66-3.75 and above. One college admissions official flat out said to me, “everyone has grades in the 90s and, due […]
Read MoreIn a pandemic, already skyrocketing anxiety rates have risen to epidemic proportions. I saw one of my high school classmates who lives in New Jersey two years ago around this time. We were discussing college and SATs in general. He noted that his daughter was really stressed. I suggested that they start SAT test prep as […]
Read MoreYes, Covid has made admissions more confusing, particularly due to “test-optional”. But if the results of Early Decision and Early Action applicants are indicative of “test-optional”, it would be beyond foolish for students in the affluent suburbs of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey to approach the process as it were optional. It seems […]
Read MoreA recent study from McKinsey – which some of you know as having the best and brightest consultants – concluded what most anyone who is far from the best and brightest already know: our children’s education is being decimated during Covid. 20 years ago, I started teaching college classes online. Online teaching was revolutionary at […]
Read MoreRegister Option 1: $295 The SAT Mastery Seminar – The Best Practices Master test prep teacher Daryl Capuano will present the test prep best practice techniques, motivational lectures and interactive problem sets that made The Learning Consultants the best test prep company in Connecticut. We have designed the virtual program to maximize both learning for […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest mistakes high school seniors in the college application process is waiting too long to begin their essays. Many students come to us having procrastinated until the nth hour. Despite parental cajoling and advice, they “wait” until the looming deadlines rear their ugly heads! This is clearly not the best approach! It’s […]
Read MoreDon’t get me wrong, I love sports. But the increasing focus for high schoolers on them is starting to precede the importance of academics in college admissions. I understand that as a parent you love to see your child succeed in the sport they compete in. However, I see more and more parents every year […]
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