It has become fashionable among affluent Connecticut parents attempting to lower stress to spew nonsensical statements like “it doesn’t matter where you go to college.” This crazy talk emanates from one piece of truth: the character of the child will likely make the college experience good/bad regardless of where one goes. But… (1) You will […]
Read MoreA few years ago, I read The One Thing. Its premise: we should focus on our energy on the one thing that can change our lives. Scattered attention on half a dozen things often leads to mediocrity. I thought of this in relation to many of our college counseling clients throughout Shoreline, Connecticut. When we meet […]
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Read MoreACT: 33+SAT: 1450+ 3.50+ Half to Full Tuition$32,000–$64,000($8,000–$16,000 Annually3) Half to Full Tuition$80,000–$144,000($20,000–$36,000 Annually3) ACT: 30-32SAT: 1360-1440 3.50+ $20,000–$48,000($5,000–$12,000 Annually3) $56,000–$80,000($14,000–$20,000 Annually3) ACT: 28-29SAT: 1300-1350 3.50+ $8,000–$32,000($2,000–$8,000 Annually3) $36,000–$60,000($9,000–$15,000 Annually3) ACT: 26-27SAT: 1230-1290 3.50+ $4,000–$12,000($1,000–$3,000 Annually3) $28,000–$40,000($7,000–$10,000 Annually3) The table above comes from Miami of Ohio’s website. I applaud this university for releasing what has […]
Read MoreI wrote Motivate Your Son in 2012. It was based on the Student Mastery program that The Learning Consultants created in the early 2000s. That program is designed to train students to succeed in school. I had initially called the program “How to Get Better Grades” but I was delighted that parents responded more to […]
Read MoreMost Connecticut high schools are back to school today. I imagine the post-New Year’s blues will not make today a happy one! But as I tell students when we start our SAT-ACT Mastery Seminar, now is the time to accelerate, not coast, when it comes to the college process. “If you have been wondering when […]
Read MoreTalk to college coaches. If you want the most direct advice about college admissions, they will cut to the chase. Most college marketers discuss “holistic” admissions. Their claims is easily disputed by matching test scores to college rankings. Yes, there are candidates who have lower scores than the averages at schools but most all have […]
Read MoreDo you know how to use a semi-colon? How to fix a dangling modifier? Take this quiz to find out if you need a grammar refresher. Answers provided below. 1. What’s wrong with this sentence? When tackling this grammar quiz, the answers might surprise you! a. Nothing b. The exclamation point should be a period. […]
Read MoreThis year, give the gift of writing tutoring—a gift that keeps on giving! The value of writing tutoring will outlast even the hottest new tech gadgets or latest smartphones. It’s a long term investment in your child’s future. Strong writing skills not only improve academic performance, but greatly increase college and career opportunities. Give your […]
Read MoreAs the PSATs have returned, Connecticut high school juniors will suddenly note that “it’s getting real.” Parents feel the same way. Some common themes when the PSATs come back: Many parents fully understand the significance of both the SAT and the college process. They will figure out how best to prepare and start as soon […]
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