For high school students and their parents, the college application process can be confusing and intimidating. C2 Education of Ridgefield is a great resource to help navigate the path into acceptance to their chosen school.
College admissions officers review applications within the context of where the applicant is from. While it’s great that Fairfield County boasts great schools, it also means that those high school students need to prepare their applications accordingly. “Colleges review the application based on your school and community. With C2 Ridgefield, you have tutors who not only live in Ridgefield, but they know the school system and are able to contextualize what your student is bringing to the table within Ridgefield,” says Lindsay Heffernan, Manager of College Counseling & Center Support for C2.
What sets C2 Education apart from other single-focused tutoring programs is its holistic approach to the student’s academic profile. “Essentially, there are five components to the application process,” says Jolin Yang, C2 Ridgefield Center Director. “GPA, course rigor, testing, extracurriculars, and lastly the essay. We can help students with all aspects of the application process.”
Testing is one area that often causes the most stress for students. “The standardized tests – SAT and ACT – are constantly evolving and C2 is on top of all the changes and is prepared to help your student achieve their best,” says Heffernan. While many colleges are now test-optional, the C2 Academics Team suggests submitting scores if you can. “If you don’t submit a test score, you are not disadvantaged, but you’re also not advantaged,” says Heffernan.
All services offered by C2 can be customized to students’ needs. “We do a holistic review of a student in our first consultation, after which we create a customized plan,” says Heffernan. Student-teacher ratio at C2 Education is 3:1, but each student receives their own individual program. “C2 knows how to tailor their tutoring to a student’s need based on their observation or student feedback,” says parent Xin Guo. “We schedule regular update meetings with parents and students as they move through the process,” says Yang.
While most students opt to meet in person, C2 also offers synchronous online tutoring with extended hours, which is helpful for busy students. “They always put students’ needs and interests first. They are so accommodating with my son’s busy schedule,” says parent Amy Gao.
When looking for a tutor for your child, it is important to make sure that you are choosing a qualified instructor. “All of our center directors are college counseling certified. They also have an extensive network of support through our company to make sure that your student is receiving the most up-to-date information,” says Heffernan.
Additionally, C2 Education of Ridgefield has proprietary curriculum and extensive experience in supporting students’ goals, including the ability to help achieve the GPA, test scores, and resume required for admission at Ivy League and other competitive schools.
“Our goal isn’t necessarily simply a high GPA or test score, but to get your child into whatever school is their dream school,” says Yang.
Contact C2 Education at https://www.c2educate.com/ridgefield/ or call 203-403-7946 for more information.•
