Wes Carroll Tutoring & Coaching Blog
How to Stay Ahead of the Exams Curve (Without the April Panic)
Great SAT scores show that you have the whole package: not only do you have content knowledge, but also execution skills. You can effectively make ...
SAT or ACT? Stop Guessing.
Great SAT scores show that you have the whole package: not only do you have content knowledge, but also execution skills. You can effectively make ...
The difference between good and great SAT scores (it’s not about studying harder)
Great SAT scores show that you have the whole package: not only do you have content knowledge, but also execution skills. You can effectively make ...
What real enrichment looks like: How high-potential students grow beyond résumé-building
It’s clear: today’s admissions landscape is absolutely overwhelming for high-potential students. The world is nearly unrecognizable from the one most parents faced: Standardized tests count ...
SAT or ACT? Stop Guessing
Here's a question that matters more than most families realize: Should your kid prep for the SAT or the ACT? ...
High school shouldn’t be a dumpster fire
Every school has one: the student who always seems to plan ahead, never melts down, and somehow remembers every deadline. They look magical from the ...
Standing out as a consequence: Why authentic engagement beats résumé building
For many families, college prep starts early. Sometimes as early as eighth grade. The mission is clear: build a “portfolio” that makes a student stand ...
Why bright kids sometimes lose their spark (and how to get it back)
Kat sailed through elementary and middle school. Her parents never had to hover over her homework. She aced every test, spoke up in class, and ...
What’s the problem with being a bright kid?
Bright students routinely achieve top grades with what appears to be little effort. These students often dominate classroom discussions, and indeed, they score high on ...
How to help gifted students become independent learners
Gifted students often appear to breeze through school on natural abilities. From a distance, their giftedness appears to manifest as great grades and an easy ...
