Ep. 26 - The College Prep Playbook: Timing & Tutoring with Alex Merrill

Moms, when should you start prepping your kid for college?Admission isn’t a race to the finish line, but rather a marathon that starts sooner than you might think. That's according to our guest Alex Merrill, the founder of Alliance Tutoring in Connecticut. Alex brings lots of perspective to this role both as a former teacher and a father of three. Simply put, he says one-on-one education is the gold standard. So how do you find the perfect tutor? Alex shares his take, plus much more:* why middle school is a critical time in a child’s development and their journey to college* why preparation will always trump natural ability on standardized tests* the SAT v. ACT debate* how college applications “speak” and offer a story about a student* when to hire a tutor and how to know you have a stellar match for your childMake sure to follow Alex on IG @alliancetutoring and at his website www.alliancetutoring.comFind us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]