Opinion

When Adults Take the SAT

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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 →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police: Woman Overboard Rescued by Passing Paddle Boarder

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On Sunday, a boat passenger fell overboard in Long Island Sound in Greenwich waters. Apparently she lost her footing and fell overboard when the boat hit a large wake and the captain did not notice she had fallen for some time. According to a Facebook post by Greenwich Police, the passenger, who was not wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), estimated she was in the water for approximately 20-30 minutes before she was rescued by a passing paddle boarder. Continue Reading →

Arts

Need Volunteer Hours? Garden Education Center Has Sunday Teen Volunteer Opportunities This Year

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Deanna Novak, director of children’s programs at the Garden Education Center, has been busy running summer camp and bringing gardening and composting to Greenwich summer school. When school starts this fall, Novak could use some teens seeking volunteer hours to help once or twice a month for two hours on Sunday afternoons. Perfect for teens who are busy on school days, but want to accumulate hours. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

ZBA Resolves Quandary, Approves Variance for Strickland Rd Lot with 1870 Barn

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E. Don and Eileen Smith have owned the pink 1870 horse and buggy barn for 32 years. It has no electricity, sewer line or running water. The couple said they were in a quandary. They want to retire away from Greenwich, but can’t sell the property because zoning does not allow an ancillary structure to exist on a lot without a primary structure. Continue Reading →

Opinion

The College Essay – Just Sing It

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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 →