by Wes Carroll | Dec 29, 2020 | Our Philosophy
Pretty much everyone I talk to these days has a higher-than-usual level of difficulty and frustration, but we’re all working hard to keep that stuff from leaking into our conversations unwittingly. I really appreciate that emotional effort. I’m also...
by Wes Carroll | Nov 14, 2020 | Test Prep
It’s a bright spot in an otherwise difficult year: student SJ just found out about his ACT 36.
by Wes Carroll | Sep 29, 2020 | Our Philosophy
Amy Coney Barrett recently delivered a speech in which she pronounces poignant as “POIG-nunt.” (Here’s the clip.) Mispronouncing a word doesn’t make you “dumb” or “less than” or anything of the sort. But it does suggest...
by Wes Carroll | Sep 22, 2020 | Be Brighter, Our Philosophy
This summer, Julia Gooding of One Sky Education interviewed me in order to introduce me to her clients. We had a much more powerful conversation than I expected! Find it here. In particular, there’s a lot of valuable but hard-to-find advice here for parents who...
by Wes Carroll | Aug 24, 2020 | College Admissions, Distance Learning, Our Philosophy, Test Prep
Learning. Education. At first glance, the two might seem interchangeable. We certainly use them that way. After all, both relate to gaining knowledge and skills, don’t they? What’s the first thing on your mind when you hear ‘Education’? You...
by Wes Carroll | Apr 29, 2020 | Be Brighter, Distance Learning
Remote work is the new cool, and it’s easy to see why. With advancements in technology, improved digital communication tools, and a global mindset that’s increasingly valuing flexibility and work-life balance, the traditional 9-to-5 office grind seems...
by Wes Carroll | Mar 30, 2020 | Be Brighter, Distance Learning, Our Philosophy
We are all being called on to do more than we are used to. Schools are suddenly closed, and they are scrambling to figure out distance learning. Parents are figuring out how to juggle their own work and their kids’ education (to say nothing of their own...
by Wes Carroll | Mar 13, 2020 | Be Brighter, Distance Learning, Our Philosophy
COVID-19 has undeniably reshaped the way we live, work, and interact. As countries grappled with rising case numbers and healthcare challenges, individuals and communities were thrust into a whirlwind of change. From remote work and online education to social...
by Wes Carroll | Dec 10, 2019 | Our Philosophy
“Dr. Po-Shen Loh has discovered a new way to solve quadratics.” Well, yes and no. Dr. Loh is a great coach, educator, and evangelist, and I admire and respect him. If he says he was “dumbfounded,” then there’s something there. The thing...
by Wes Carroll | Nov 19, 2019 | AMC Prep, Our Philosophy
We wanted to share some great news. (My son) presented 3 posters at the (large conference) in (major city) last week. One of his posters on (interesting math topic) got selected as one of the top posters and he was invited to present it formally at the Abstract...