SAT Prep Connecticut

“I have a 4.0.  I know that’s not so good,” said a student from a local high school in Shoreline, CT. This was not a joke. Indeed, I am no so accustomed to seemingly crazy statements about high GPAs that I didn’t even pause to see if she was kidding. Her school has a weighted […]

Test Scores and Merit Aid For College If you are figuring out how to pay for college, you likely have been bombarded with challenging news.  Here’s some good news: you might have a weapon at your disposal: test scores. College admission season always brings wonderful news to The Learning Consultants.  Students we have worked with […]

“A 95 GPA is too low for the colleges you are applying to… ” The mom of a student at a top public school in Shoreline, CT relayed her conversation from an off the record conversation she had with a friend who is a college admissions official. The parent had been counting on test-optional colleges […]

SAT Mastery Seminar Winter Class: January 25-Feb 22 Late starters welcome and missing scheduled classes is very normal!  We maximize flexibility. Note: We have individual tutoring at all times.  Many students start tutoring in the fall and then move into our full class.  Many students star with the class and then supplement with individual tutoring.  […]

SAT Mastery Seminar Winter Class: January 25-Feb 22 Late starters welcome and missing scheduled classes is very normal!  We maximize flexibility. Note: We have individual tutoring at all times.  Many students start tutoring in the fall and then move into our full class.  Many students star with the class and then supplement with individual tutoring.  […]

The tests are the most fair part of the application. This seems to be an unpopular opinion to express until people are asked “which part of the process is fair?” The student’s race/ethnicity? The state from which the student applies? The legacy or VIP connection? A test certainly seems more fair. Athletics? Well, that’s contributing […]

SAT Mastery Seminar Winter Class: January 25-Feb 22 Late starters welcome and missing scheduled classes is very normal!  We maximize flexibility. Note: We have individual tutoring at all times.  Many students start tutoring in the fall and then move into our full class.  Many students star with the class and then supplement with individual tutoring.  […]

“Yes. Despite what we say on tours and in our published material.” “A lot.” “For suburban Connecticut students like your base… huge.” These are the three off-the-record comments I received from friendly acquaintances and one relative in admissions offices. The follow-up elaboration: “We have a hard time deciphering grades.” “So many kids have A averages.” […]

SAT Mastery Seminar Winter Class: January 25-Feb 22 Late starters welcome and missing scheduled classes is very normal!  We maximize flexibility. Note: We have individual tutoring at all times.  Many students start tutoring in the fall and then move into our full class.  Many students star with the class and then supplement with individual tutoring.  […]

SAT Mastery Seminar Winter Class: January 25-Feb 22 Late starters welcome and missing scheduled classes is very normal!  We maximize flexibility. Note: We have individual tutoring at all times.  Many students start tutoring in the fall and then move into our full class.  Many students star with the class and then supplement with individual tutoring.  […]