02/14/2026
Totally agree with this article!
Test optional/blind policies, combined with grade inflation and COVID-era online “learning,” have led to unprepared college students who lack foundational skills.
Many dropout and carry the debt without the degree.
Lowering standards has been a disservice (and often even detrimental) to those it was intended support.
Bring back Ds and Fs.
Do away with social promotions.
Develop programs for remediating learning deficits instead of passing the buck. Report the percentage of students earning As on high school profile sheets.
If your student does not meet college readiness standards on the SAT, get tutoring!
I can help anyone, with any score, get into college.
But, the objective is not to just get into college; it’s to graduate with a degree.
Cal State prof warns scrapping SAT in name of ‘inclusivity’ is leaving students unprepared
California professor warns scrapping standardized testing for "inclusivity" harms students, leaving them unprepared for college coursework and struggling.
10/14/2025
FYI for moms of Aggies…
Join us at our next General Meeting for an evening full of insight, inspiration, and Aggie Mom connection!
🗓️ Wednesday, October 15th | 7PM
📍 Clyde & Nancy Jacks Conference Center
🎤 Guest Speaker: Paul Pausky ’78 -
Former Student Career Services
✨ Learn how your student can uncover hidden job market opportunities.
🤝 Get plugged in with the Fort Bend Aggie Moms Club - discover ways to connect, volunteer, and support scholarships.
👉 Bring a friend and join us for an informative and inspiring night!
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09/26/2025
Have a high schooler and want a structured, strategic, and supervised college application process?
I have a few spots left for college consulting for current juniors (c/o 2027) and sophomores (c/o 2028).
College Consulting
Providing comprehensive college consulting. In person and virtual sessions. Services also include application workshops, college essay workshops, webinars, writing instruction, test prep, and tutorials.
12/06/2024
Applications WAY up at The University of Texas this cycle.
Demand Soars as UT Shatters Record for Freshman Applications
AUSTIN, Texas — Applications for freshman admission to The University of Texas at Austin increased 24.3% for the Fall 2025 term, compared with the number
11/15/2024
Texas A&M news…
Texas A&M set to build new space research facility in Houston
Texas A&M University is planning to build a massive research facility outside Johnson Space Center.