Our SAT-ACT Mastery Seminar will be the kick-off to college for many of our students. I clarify that the process is not so much about maximizing scores to attend maximum ranked colleges. Our mission is to help young adults reach their potential. To me, this has always meant “human potential” but so that we don’t […]
Read MoreAs I work with dozens of students on their college essays, I note that many lament their uninteresting lives. I emphasize that they are very fortunate they did not grow up in areas where overcoming crime, poverty, and bad schools were part of their struggle. They were fortunate to be born in Connecticut’s lush suburbs […]
Read MoreAs parents of high school seniors across Connecticut undoubtedly understand, the college process is much different than it was back in our days. I hung out with a mixed pack of students. Most were athletes who did not prioritize academics. I was one of the only ones who took the college process seriously. And even […]
Read More“I want to write an essay about the college application process.” So said a generally thoughtful senior from Guilford High School. “I’m going to write about how stressful the process is…” I politely let her finish and then, as tactfully as possible, let her know that such a topic is both unoriginal (every year, there […]
Read More“Do you plan on becoming a concert violinist in the next few weeks?” “Will you raise your cumulative GPA?” “Can you start a charity?” I half-kiddingly ask these questions to during college counseling meetings with seniors who urgently inquire about what they can do to increase their college admissions chances. They usually get the point: […]
Read MoreEarly action-early decision programs can lead to wonderful senior years for those admitted. Each year, as parents and students call with news about their Early Action-Early Decision acceptances, deferrals, and rejections, it has become abundantly clear that the single distinguishing factor among those who were accepted into competitive colleges is SAT (or ACT) test scores. […]
Read More“I’m terrible on the SATs.” said Kerry, a junior at Choate. As has become routine, I reviewed Kerry’s scores and explained that she had scored in the top 10% of the country. Far from terrible. Or -as she laughed when I said it – we would have to redefine terrible to include the bottom 90%! Kerry’s […]
Read MoreSAT or ACT? While I generally have a great deal of respect for the college and guidance counselors that I know in Connecticut, I get bothered when some provide advice about standardized tests. Most haven’t even looked at the tests in years and since most are a bit older most do not know much about […]
Read MoreAn article from Forbes illustrates the point. The creation of The Learning Consultants stemmed from a desire to help students reach their potential. That’s the mission. “Academic potential” is, of course, our practical focus. But the real mission is to help students reach their human potential. Our work in becoming the best place in Connecticut […]
Read MoreIf 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. Colleges are in competition with one another. The biggest competition is not on athletic fields but rather in attracting top students. Like […]
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