Bookmark this page. And, then go ask everyone – and I mean everyone you know – who had children who were accepted to colleges this year. “Did test scores matter when getting money from colleges?” And, then ask, how much money did your child get in merit aid? Over twenty students from last year’s summer […]
Read MoreThe University of Connecticut has become an increasingly attractive option to Connecticut parents and students for two big reasons: (1) UCONN has become a much better college than it was when parents from Connecticut attended/applied and (2) UCONN is a far better value than many private colleges due to its in-state tuition for Connecticut residents. […]
Read MoreSpring is approaching. For most, this is a great news and for Connecticut residents who have had a mild winter, it seems surprising. For parents of Connecticut juniors who have been urging their children to “start looking at colleges” and begin SAT (or ACT) prep, the time is NOW. I am fully aware of the […]
Read MoreImagine if you knew you had to leave your job, your town, and your family in 18 months. That’s what happens when your child leaves to college and that’s what will happen to Connecticut high school juniors in August 2020. Moreover, the decision regarding their new world will be made in as little as 11 […]
Read More“I am more nervous than he is.” Jennifer said about her son Sean who was taking the SATs today, the big day for Connecticut juniors who are mandated to take the SAT. Like most teens, Sean would rather do many other things than prepare for the SATs and, like most parents, Jennifer did not feel […]
Read MoreFor high school juniors, the Spring does not bring renewal but rather a gauntlet of tests. Most Connecticut juniors will take the SAT for the first time in the first week of March. The SAT is now offered by public high schools in Connecticut. Some students will heroically double up next week and take the […]
Read MoreWe will be starting our spring test prep class soon in Old Saybrook and Madison. Previously, The Learning Consultants held SAT full classes and then added ACT crash courses through the year. During the fall, we held an SAT-ACT Mastery Seminar at The Williams School in New London and then decided that we would do […]
Read More“Should my child take the SAT or the ACT?” I am asked the question a great deal. My advice will not be generic. All that matters to me is the student and family before me. So, there will not be a magical blanket answer for everyone. Anyone who gives one has not taken the time […]
Read MoreTest 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 […]
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