“It just leads to a fight or a blank stare.” Renee, a mother with a sophomore son from Guilford High School said when she called to set up a college counseling session. She called in late spring. It didn’t make that much sense to meet at that point – from my view – because her […]
Read MoreI have gone from the idealistic educator who was a bit self-conscious in promoting the benefits of SAT prep to someone who realizes the foolishness of not advocating the benefits. The hesitation in the past stemmed from a combination of worry about being self-serving (still there) and my own liberal arts education purist disposition. My […]
Read MoreTalking to kids about college is almost as fun as talking about going to the dentist. The college process is a bit mystifying to students. They do not fully understand how significant leaving home is in terms of their life story. Going to college is the most common child to adult transition for suburban America. […]
Read MoreResearch on the importance of the SAT Here is the headline: Myths abound about standardized tests, but the research is clear: They provide an invaluable measure of how students are likely to perform in college and beyond I used to be far more self-conscious about the obvious self-interest in my urging clients to take SAT […]
Read MoreAs Connecticut high school years end in the next couple of weeks, parents – particularly those in high school and about to enter college admissions season – call to ask many things but the number one question is usually “when should I begin SAT Prep?” If you have received generic advice on this question or […]
Read MoreMerit v. Financial Aid The good news is that if you live in Connecticut you probably make a lot more money than others. The national median household income is around $51,000. Connecticut’s household median income is around $70,000. In towns such as Branford, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Essex and East Lyme, the median […]
Read MoreOver the last few years, UCONN’s attractiveness has radically increased. That’s good news for alum and fans of the school. But it is not great news for those applying, The standards are increasing and SAT scores are vital for admission. Off the record, I have heard 1260 is needed for most students. There are […]
Read MoreAs I have been working with students for over 15 years along the Shoreline, I have great pride when students from our local school systems do well. I’m particularly happy to see that Guilford High School was recently ranked as one of the top high schools in Connecticut. When I first moved to Connecticut, I […]
Read MoreMost recent college graduates are stuck in underemployment. This shouldn’t be the case. Connecticut has among the best education systems in the country. Most Connecticut parents are from the affluent suburbs and provided every advantage possible for their children. Those who attended UCONN – one of the best public universities in the country – […]
Read MoreConnecticut High School Rankings The rankings for Connecticut high schools are out. What’s the relevance for most parents of high school students? Bragging rights or a sense of irritation that a neighboring town has a higher ranked high school. Some sense of how your high school’s rigor compares to others and prepares its students for college. […]
Read More
Central Office:
121 Main Street, Office 3A Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Branch Office:
71 Bradley Street, Madison, CT
Fairfield Office:
10 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT