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Subjects we support.
Academic pathways.

Families come to us because they want clarity, structure, and tutors who understand the academic expectations of competitive schools. This catalog reflects the subjects most aligned with admissions outcomes and long-term academic confidence.

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Early Literacy Writing & Composition Mathematics K–8 Algebra & Advanced Math Biology Chemistry Physics English & Humanities World Languages ISEE / SSAT / SHSAT SAT / ACT Executive Function College Admissions

Every subject. Every grade.

Each category includes foundational skills, advanced pathways, and enrichment opportunities aligned to what selective schools expect students to master.

K–5

Early Literacy

Build confident, fluent readers with strong comprehension and foundational skills.

Phonics & decoding
High-frequency words
Reading fluency & comprehension
Vocabulary development
Guided reading benchmarks
Outcome: Students build the literacy foundation necessary for accelerated elementary pathways and competitive early-grade admissions.
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K–12

Writing & Composition

Clear, structured writing across grades and genres.

Sentence construction & grammar
Paragraph & essay structure
Literary analysis
Research and evidence use
College essay development
Outcome: Students write with clarity, organization, and voice — a core requirement for middle school, high school, and college admissions.
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K–8

Mathematics K–8

Mastery-based instruction that builds confidence and prepares students for advanced tracks.

Number sense & operations
Fractions, decimals & ratios
Word-problem strategies
Pre-algebra foundations
Data & measurement
Outcome: Students acquire the fluency and reasoning skills essential for advanced math placement and competitive admissions.
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8–12

Algebra & Advanced Math

Structured, step-by-step instruction for higher-level coursework.

Algebra I & II
Geometry
Pre-calculus & Trigonometry
Calculus AB/BC
Statistics & Data Analysis
Outcome: Students build the analytical foundations required for STEM pathways and competitive high school and college admissions.
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7–12

Biology & Life Sciences

Conceptual understanding paired with lab-aligned problem solving.

Cells & cellular processes
Genetics & heredity
Ecology & evolution
Human body systems
AP Biology preparation
Outcome: Students develop scientific reasoning and exam-ready mastery for honors and AP tracks.
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8–12

Chemistry & Physics

Foundational and advanced chemistry with a focus on problem-solving and modeling.

Stoichiometry
Chemical bonding
Reactions & equilibrium
Thermochemistry
AP Chemistry preparation
Outcome: Students build the conceptual and quantitative skills needed for advanced science pathways and competitive STEM programs.
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9–12

Physics

Mechanics-first instruction that builds intuition and mathematical fluency.

Kinematics & forces
Energy & momentum
Electricity & magnetism
Waves & optics
AP Physics 1/2/C preparation
Outcome: Students gain the modeling and reasoning skills required for competitive STEM tracks and university-level science.
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6–12

English & Humanities

Critical thinking, close reading, and structured analysis.

Literature study & analysis
Argumentation & debate
Research writing
Historical reasoning
Document & source analysis
Outcome: Students read critically, write effectively, and engage with complex texts — skills essential for selective school admissions.
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K–12

World Languages

Fluency-oriented instruction with measurable progress at every level.

Spanish — all levels
French — all levels
Mandarin Chinese
Latin
AP Language preparation
Outcome: Students build vocabulary, grammar, and conversational confidence aligned with school curricula and AP expectations.
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4–12

Executive Function

Systems, habits, and accountability for academic independence.

Planning & organization
Task initiation strategies
Study systems & note-taking
Time management
Weekly accountability coaching
Outcome: Students develop durable habits that support long-term academic success and self-directed learning.
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10–12

College Admissions

Guidance that brings clarity and structure to a complex process.

Application strategy & school list
Essay development & editing
Activity list refinement
Interview preparation
Waitlist & deferral strategy
Outcome: Students present their strongest application with clarity, intention, and a compelling narrative.
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9–12

AP & IB Courses

Expert instruction across the full AP and IB curriculum catalog.

All AP Sciences & Mathematics
AP History, English & Languages
IB Higher Level courses
Extended Essay support
May exam intensive preparation
Outcome: Students earn strong exam scores that strengthen college applications and demonstrate academic rigor.
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Structured prep for major exams.

Targeted instruction, timed practice, and measurable score improvements — aligned to the exact exams your child is facing.

ISEE
Independent School Entrance Exam

Private school admissions (K–12)

The ISEE is used by most independent schools in the US for admissions at all grade levels. Scored across verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics.

Lower, Middle & Upper Level preparation
Verbal reasoning & reading strategies
Quantitative problem-solving
Scored practice tests with analysis
SSAT
Secondary School Admission Test

Private school admissions (5–11)

The SSAT is accepted by over 1,000 independent schools globally. Covers verbal, quantitative, and reading sections with a scaled scoring system that penalises incorrect answers.

Elementary, Middle & Upper Level
Analogies & synonym strategies
Guessing strategy for penalty scoring
Full timed practice under exam conditions
SHSAT
Specialized High Schools Admissions Test

specialized high schools (8th grade)

The sole criterion for admission to Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, and five other specialized high schools. Taken in 8th grade, covers English Language Arts and Math.

Scrambled paragraphs & revising/editing
Advanced algebra & geometry
Speed and accuracy under time pressure
Score target planning from current baseline
SAT
Scholastic Assessment Test

College admissions (9–12)

The primary standardised test for US college admissions. The digital SAT covers Reading & Writing and Math, with a score range of 400–1600.

Digital SAT format & strategy
Reading & Writing module mastery
Calculator & no-calculator Math
Adaptive test-section strategy
ACT
American College Testing

College admissions (9–12)

The ACT covers English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science with an optional Writing section. Many students find the ACT better suited to their strengths than the SAT.

Time management across all four sections
Science reasoning strategies
ACT vs SAT diagnostic to choose the right test
Superscoring strategy for multiple sittings
AP
Advanced Placement Exams

College credit & admissions (9–12)

AP exams are offered in May across 38 subjects. A score of 4 or 5 demonstrates college-level mastery and can earn college credit at most universities.

All AP STEM, humanities & language exams
Free-response and essay technique
Multiple-choice strategy by subject
May intensive prep for all exam dates

Support at every stage.

Our tutors are matched to your child's grade band, curriculum, and school's academic expectations — not just their subject.

K–2
Early Elementary
Phonics & early literacy
Number sense
Reading fluency
Foundational writing
3–5
Upper Elementary
Reading comprehension
Essay & paragraph writing
Multiplication & fractions
Private school prep (ISEE/SSAT)
6–8
Middle School
Algebra I & Pre-algebra
Writing & literary analysis
SHSAT & specialized HS prep
Executive function coaching
9–12
High School
AP & IB coursework
SAT & ACT preparation
College admissions support
Advanced STEM subjects

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