Mary started with us in 9th grade as a thoughtful writer who lacked confidence in her voice. Over four years, we provided comprehensive support—writing foundations, math and chemistry tutoring, strategic ACT prep timed around her swim meets, and college advising that built on her strengths.

✓ Improved her ACT by 5 points

✓ Crafted a compelling college essay about her family experiences

✓ Accepted to every college she applied to

Gauri came to us as a dynamic, academically advanced 10th grader already tackling the IB Diploma. Curious and ambitious, she initially needed targeted support for AP test reviews and competitive summer internship essays. As her goals expanded, we became her strategic college advisor and test prep team.

✓ Achieved her target SAT score of 1550 by December of junior year

✓ Her main college essay became one of the most compelling narratives we’ve ever seen

✓ Received acceptances schools like UC Berkeley, U Michigan, UNC Chapel Hill

James came to us junior year for SAT prep, but we quickly realized he needed something different first. Under the weight of a demanding course load, this bright, conscientious student was struggling with executive functioning and study habits more than test content.

We shifted from test prep to executive functioning support, spending two grading periods building balance, confidence, and academic strategies.

✓ Completed test prep successfully after building his foundation

✓ Wrote a powerful college essay about learning what works for him

✓ Gained self-awareness and confidence in his academic approach