"I've learned a lot about myself in the last 5 weeks
but mostly I learned that I am capable of doing anything I set
my mind to. I've actually got self-confidence... trying things
I probably wouldn't have before. The work is hard... I find
myself studying 3 or 4 hours a night... for the first time in
my life I feel headed in the right direction, thanks to all
your help.
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[From
a girl with high ability achieving poorly in public school.
Chose a co-ed boarding school, completed college and set
off on musical career.] |
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"The good news is ___'s magnificent progress at...
Aside from performing with steady improvement, she has become
within (this short) period a confident, proud, ready-to-go gal!
And... she loves it. Thank you for directing us to what seems
like the answer...we would never have heard of these (colleges)
without you.
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[Letter
from mother of a college-bound LD daughter who successfully
graduated from a small four year college after a year
in a more specialized environment.] |
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"It was such a wonderful experience for the three
of us" (mother, father, daughter) "(we) all came together
although we started with different perceptions, we ended on
the same spots with the same sense of what would be best...
you are blessed with such a fine talent...
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[Letter
from mother of a bright sophomore with artistic talent,
lacking study skills, who completed high school in a co-ed
boarding school.] |
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" As you can see from the enclosed copies, ___ has
every reason to be proud of his accomplishments... he had a
very strong finish and ended up his final year on a high note...
thank you for the part you played in placing ___ and the good
advice you gave us. It worked!"
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[Letter
from parents of a boy with average ability, some learning
weaknesses, who completed college after boarding school.]
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"As you see, my grades have improved and I'm very
thankful ... Now that I'm on my own I have realized it is my
life and I'm responsible for it, not my parents. I think I almost
felt a false security while I was home so when I arrived (here)
I was almost frightened into doing well ... playing JV soccer
and tennis ... I'm glad I made the decision to come here and
don't know how I could have done it without you."
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[Letter
from bright boy who chose a fairly competitive boarding
school.] |
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"Thank you for taking the tension out of the college
search for our child. The information you provided us all allowed
us to let him make these choices on his own, and to feel that
he had considered all the options."
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[Parents
of an above average student who was lacking in specific
goals and rather overwhelmed by the college selection
process... ended up at a large state college.]
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"Thank you for helping us get through a very dark
period in ___'s life and for your patience with us. We would
never have found the choices you suggested to us and hopefully,
___ is on a good road now."
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[Parents
of a troubled teenager who had failed to profit from counseling
or other professional interventions... ended up in a therapeutic
wilderness program.] |
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"I've only been here for 5 weeks but I can see a change in
my reading already... I'm not planning to (enroll) for the full
year term but if need be I'll come back another summer... This
summer changed my outlook on academics and now I'll strive to
succeed."
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[11th
grade gifted student earning C's in public school, found
to have minor reading difficulties; spent two summers
in specialized reading program prior to college.] |
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It
was great to have you visit! I hope ___ filled in the blanks
for you. Your long dedication to kids and expertise are enviable"
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[From
the director of a summer school program where I have placed
several students.] |
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Just
a note to let you know that ___ continues to do well ... grades
are good and ___ continues to work on control of emotions ...
most importantly he seems to understand what must be done. (Husband)
and I are pleased with the school. When we have concerns they
always respond and help keep ___ on track. Thank you for staying
in touch and continuing to show interest.
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[Mother
of a student in a therapeutic program who graduated and
then went on to a mainstream program.] |
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