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 decisions and manage yourself when the stakes are higher than ever.
College admissions
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 for less.
APs and competitions are harder.
Applicant pools are flooded with straight-A students with stacked resumes.
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?
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 out. But there’s a difference between standing out and trying to look like you stand out. Families push to curate...
Challenging AMC 8 problems: A path to mathematical excellence
Mathematics is more than just numbers and equations. It is a fascinating world of patterns, logic, creativity, and beauty. But how can you discover and appreciate the wonders of mathematics? One way is to participate in the AMC 8, a prestigious contest for middle...
The AMC vs the usual tests and grades
This blog, also hosted on Substack, is where I share what I’ve been discussing, writing, and reading in the realms of academic and cognitive development for gifted high schoolers specifically, and education in general. My tutoring and coaching practice is centered...