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Faya and I talk about and plan for executive function skill building every day, together and with others. We talk about it with parents across NYC and the world. We talk about it with psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists. We talk about it with school faculty and Learning Specialists. We talk ... Read More

Digital SAT (dSAT) or ACT? Students applying to colleges that require standardized testing scores must decide whether to take the Digital SAT (dSAT) or ACT. All schools in the United States accept both tests, and admissions officers allegedly have no preference for one test over the other. Thus, it’s up ... Read More

College planning — it’s what keeps high school  juniors and seniors (and their parents) up at night. But although college planning efforts reach their height in eleventh and twelfth grades, the buildup begins much earlier. Below is a guide to begin your college planning efforts at 7th grade and continue ... Read More

We experience a lot of parent confusion when it comes to making sense of school report cards and classroom performance as measured by teacher-made assessments in comparison with performance on grade-level standardized achievement tests or standardized admissions tests. It’s not uncommon for a parent to feel surprised, disappointed, and/or frustrated ... Read More

The Fast-Changing World of College Admissions In today’s fast-changing world, Faya and I believe that a different approach to supplemental college counseling is necessary. Our students live across the globe from NYC to LA, from London to Paris, from Dubai to Singapore, from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon. And these ... Read More