All Connecticut public school students have to take the SAT as part of graduation requirements. The SAT will be important for many students to (1) gain admission to colleges of their choice (2) pay for their college and (3) their self-esteem. I sometimes present the students the following: You are my student. I have run […]
Read MoreMy wife received her Phd from the University of Connecticut’s Nursing School. During her graduate studies, she was an adjuct professor. For students interested in nursing, UCONN is fantastic because it is not only a great nursing school but it might be the best value for students who hope to work in one of Connecticut’s many […]
Read MoreDespite what seems to be pervasive anxiety that plagues our youth – and parents – in relation to college admissions, students today have it far easier than in the past. Back in our day, students took the SAT – no more than twice – all scores counted (no score choice), no super-scoring, and no other test. […]
Read More“I’m not terrified of the GRE – can you believe it?” Marissa wrote in an e-mail seeking help for graduate school. I first worked with Marissa when she was an SAT student in my Madison class. She was terrified of big tests. She had created a story that she was terrible at tests based on hearing […]
Read MoreDare I say it, Connecticut students from around here are not exactly diverse. As such, they need stronger numbers than Aleutians from Alaska. I choose Aleutians (more commonly referred to as Eskimos) so that I do not offend. I also add that I grew up in the New York area. I’m first generation on one […]
Read MoreNortheastern snobbery alert… You and your children are likely consumed with college admissions in relation to your neighbors. But we are in a nationally competitive environment and, for that reason, you should be very happy that we have a test to use to compare our students with those across the country. What madness am I […]
Read More“Grade inflation is now so out of control that we are forced to rely on standardized tests to make admissions decisions.” Direct off the record quote from a college admissions official friend. Perhaps it was an overstatement. Grades still matter a lot. But his point is one that I noticed a few years ago. In […]
Read MoreI am often asked by parents: “when should my child begin prep for the SAT or ACT?” While all circumstances are different, summer before junior year is usually ideal. Here’s why: Junior year for most students in our top Connecticut schools is tough. Really tough. The combination of AP and/or honors classes, bigger responsibilities in […]
Read MoreWe live in a wonderful summer community. I did not grow up on the Connecticut shoreline but I’m glad my kids have. As I wind up my meetings with tired teens and parents ending the school year throughout the Connecticut shoreline, I remind parents to plan the summer. Some part of the summer should be for […]
Read More“THANK YOU!!!’ The volume was actually higher than all caps can convey. Sean’s dad bellowed as he breathlessly explained that Sean, a senior at Guilford High School, had been awarded a $24,000 per year scholarship at the college of his choice. Sean remembered my conversation with him the year before. “You told me that taking […]
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