I have gone from the idealistic educator who was highly self-conscious promoting the benefits of test prep to someone who realizes the foolishness of not advocating the benefits to my Connecticut clientele. The hesitation stemmed from a combination of worry about being self-serving (still there) and my own educational purist disposition. My embrace stemmed, oddly […]
Read MoreTwo conflicting but true thoughts cross the minds of most parents – at least those from suburban Connecticut – as their children prepare for college. College is unquestionably the most significant turning point in their child’s life at this point in time. It will provide their child a new world. New friends, new peers, new […]
Read More“Alyssa has straight As and is highly involved in numerous extracurricular activities.” A proud mom from a local Connecticut school began her college counseling session with me and talked as many parents do about their oldest child with a 1980s understanding of college admission. “We know the Ivies are hard but we are looking at […]
Read MoreAs Connecticut students gear up for the SATs in March and April, many parents from our Connecticut area will call to inquire: “Do you think my child will do better on the SAT or the ACT?” The SAT and the ACT have always been rigorous standardized tests that measure reading comprehension, mathematical ability, and grammar […]
Read MoreCareer Counseling Connecticut is a subsidiary of The Learning Consultants. I created it years ago because I saw the economic changes post-Great Recession as not just a blip in our economy but a restructuring of jobs that would profoundly affect twentysomethings. The combination of a global work force filled with hard working, highly educated, and […]
Read MorePost Early Decision-Early Action, I get many nice notes. A good portion of these thank you notes are from students who took our SAT-ACT Mastery Seminar during the year or worked with us for college counseling. They report their delight at gaining admission to their first choice colleges and/or other colleges of interest. Parents write […]
Read MoreIf you are a high school junior, then you are in the most important half year of your high school academic life. If I had to rank significance for each semester, it would be as follows: 2nd half of Junior year 1st half of Junior year 1st half of senior year 2nd half of sophomore […]
Read MoreI am finishing up my work with high school seniors. I am reviewing their college essays and applications, advising on the final decisions regarding where to apply, and answering questions from nervous parents and students about their test scores. Those that started 2017 out with focus are in great shape. Most started test prep in […]
Read MoreMy friends all have college age or soon to be college age children. When the subject of college tuition comes up, it is not a happy topic. The only good news – surprisingly – relates to SAT (and ACT) scores. Good test scores pay for college. This has nothing to do with financial aid. The […]
Read MoreOvercoming legitimate structural hardship – as in poverty, parental drug use, and growing up amidst violent crime – make for eye catching stories. Overcoming a lacrosse injury, getting cut from the school play, and dealing with an ADD diagnosis – standard Connecticut high school resilience stories – while unquestionably challenging to the students involved are […]
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