Does my child need to take the SAT/ACT?

December 2, 2021October 29, 2021 by Ann Dolin

We understand the desire to simplify the college application process, but skipping out on certain tests may not be the best option for your child.

3 Changes to the ACT That Could Help Students Succeed

March 7, 2022October 17, 2019 by Ann Dolin

If the SAT/ACT is on the horizon for you or your child, you may want to know about somerecently announced changes to the ACT. Read on to learn about these three changes and how they could help students succeed in showcasing their full potential to colleges and universities.#1: Online Testing Allows for Faster Turnaround in … Read more

Important Dates for Rising Juniors & Seniors: Mock Tests

June 26, 2019 by Ann Dolin

Is your child a rising junior or senior? If so, now’s the time to register for a mock SAT or ACT test. For rising 11th graders, summer mock tests are the perfect opportunity to establish a baseline score and discover what kind of study support they’ll need in the year ahead. For rising 12th graders, … Read more

Test Prep Timeline: April 2019

April 15, 2019 by Ann Dolin

We’re just about wrapped up on SAT/ACT season for the spring; however, there are still a few final opportunities to register for a second or third test if you’re not happy with your scores. Here’s what’s available: SAT Option 1: May 4,2019 (late registration deadline is April 24th) SAT Option 2: June 1, 2019 (registration … Read more

Test Prep Timeline: March 2019

March 15, 2019 by Ann Dolin

Here’s what you should be thinking about this month. Sophomores should be… You guessed it: continuing to focus on their regular schoolwork. A practice test and some periodic exercises from an SAT or ACT workbook certainly won’t hurt, but now is the time to focus on school. Juniors should be… Just about finished with their … Read more

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Kathryn Koehl

02:51 22 Feb 23

Our son worked with Educational Connections for both college counseling and SAT prep. Our college counselor, Lisa, was phenomenal to work with throughout the process from the initial college list, to essay writing and supplementals to the actual application submission. Lisa was knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, efficient, professional, dependable and did everything with a positive attitude and a smile. She helped our son identify his strengths and how to showcase those to colleges. She truly brought the best out of our son and made a grueling process so much easier for all of us!Our son also did SAT prep with Pete and he was very helpful in identifying areas for improvement and worked on those areas consistently over 12 weeks. Pete was easy to work with, great with answering questions and knew all the best test taking techniques. Our son improved his score by 100 points and couldn't be happier!Both Lisa and Pete were an integral part of our college process and we are so happy we decided to work with Educational Connections. We're happy to report that our son got into his dream school and is so excited for next Fall!

M FAMILY

00:28 16 Mar 23

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18:35 12 Mar 23

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17:42 08 Mar 23

My son's progress with Educational Connections has changed the trajectory of his life for the better! His tutor Jan has patiently found ways to teach him effectively and support his unique learning needs. My child went from being multiple grade levels behind to being on grade level in math. He is now above grade level in reading comprehension, and I marvel at how he can communicate thoughtful ideas using his writing strategies. The executive functioning instruction and support from Educational Connections allow my son to stay organized, initiate tasks, problem-solve and persevere.Words cannot express my gratitude for my child's growth with Educational Connections!

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03:40 03 Mar 23

Julie Wendt

18:01 24 Feb 23

Everyone at EC has shown great care and competence in helping us get support for our son. We are using a skills support tutor, Emma, who is amazing and has changed the stress levels in our house tremendously as she teaches our son how to get organized, think ahead, and use tools to keep all his commitments in one place. We no longer have to spend the little bit of time we see our teenager talking about the tasks that he has or has not done! We liked them so much we decided to get their help for SAT prep as well and our tutor is highly skilled at the content that needs to be taught as well as the strategies that will help for this particular test. He has a calm approach and explains concepts in easily understood terms. Our son has already seen a big improvement with just a few weeks of working with John.

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17:21 01 Feb 23

This organization is very professional, very quick to respond, and very helpful. I wish I found them at the beginning of my son's high school years, but they are helping us get through the end and probably into his college years.