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“So much for leveling the playing field…The SAT is moving towards an achievement test. That’s good for well-prepared kids (although redundant, as grades and SAT Subject Tests already show achievement) and bad for ill-prepared kids.” – Mark Greenstein Continue Reading →
“Aiding the refugees exiting Syria should be a responsibility that’s acknowledged and shared by countries around the world. The Syrians have not fled their homeland to take from others. They have escaped tyranny, savagery, fear and loss.” – Kim Tamalonis Continue Reading →
“Feverish study for the PSAT is NOT worthwhile this fall. This year’s PSAT does not align with the SAT until March! Time spent studying for the PSAT thus takes away from studying for the ACT or current SAT (in use through January). ” – Mark Greenstein, Ivy Bound Continue Reading →
Tips from Diane Ferber, Co-Director of The Collaborative Center for Learning and Development at Greenwich Education Group, on how to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience. Continue Reading →
Students with a variety of different high school experiences apply to PG programs. They benefit from programs for six main reasons: Athletics, Improve Academics, Improve Overall High School Profile, Maturity, Happiness, and Adapting to the US. Continue Reading →
The SAT is not just for teenagers. “Perhaps the most motivating reason for adults to take the SAT is for career opportunities. Some of the most prestigious financial firms, consulting firms, law firms, and laboratories take SAT scores into account. Some consulting firms recruit based on a candidate’s SAT scores, even when they are applying 10 years after high school.” – Mark Greenstein, IvyBound Continue Reading →
Very often, we receive essays to review which are perceived by student-authors, parent reviewers and/or other reviewers as fabulous works of art on paper. Contrary to these perceptions, the essay sounds one-dimensional, colorless, prosaic, bland, a-cultural, homogenous and arrhythmic. Words such as “amazing”, “awesome”, “passionate” and “exciting” are often used yet they have no emotional connectivity and are phonetically detached. Beyond its basic structure, the college essay, like a great song, should be memorable, have depth and have universal appeal while portraying the applicant’s unmatched characteristics in a positive, stimulating and enlightening manner.” – Dr. Paul Lowe Continue Reading →
The following was submitted by Ian MacMillan, Greenwich’s state appointed Harbor Master, July 29
Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting agenda includes “the Zoubek mooring issue.” To clarify the back story, I am being accused of not doing my job. In my own defense I put forth the following facts:
Mr. Zoubek claims he has had a mooring in the same location for sixty years. To date Mr. Zoubek has failed to provide prior mooring permits for that location and we have no record of a permit issued or applied for in the past twenty years. Mr. Zoubek claims he mailed me $ 75.00 in mid May. However he mailed the money to Penny Monahan, not the Harbormaster. Penny deposited the check on June 9th , I picked up a copy of the application for inspection and review later that week. Continue Reading →
Advice from one local test prep tutor who says that 50% of his Greenwich clients have IEPs and therefore get more time to take the ACT or SAT. He says the extra time permission often stays with a student in college. Continue Reading →
Five rising college freshmen opened up about their college selection processes. What drew them to their future schools? How did each high school college counseling office fit into the puzzle? Featuring Grant MacFaddin, Uma Ramesh, Walker Nadeau, Andrew Ma, and Keith Radler. Continue Reading →