Our philosophy

“Record Low” Admissions?

Interesting that the NY Times used the words "Record Lows" in the title of this article on the the continuing increase in admissions applications at the nation's top schools. Remember, please, everyone, that scarcity lends itself to a higher valuation of the...

DIY SAT Prep

This is not the way I'd recommend you prepare if you have the resources to hire expert coaches. But it is effective (as well as damn impressive) to study for the SAT with no one but committed peer students.

Zeke And TEP Hits It On The Head

Of course we've all thought it at one time or another. I've been thinking it aggressively for five years now. It's why I've set up my tutoring business the way I have. But Zeke Vanderhoek is actually getting it done, and my hat's off to him. I quote: “The money, as...

America, Please Catch Up

“In math and science, for example, our fourth graders are among the top students globally. By roughly eighth grade, they’re in the middle of the pack. And by the 12th grade, U.S. students are scoring generally near the bottom of all industrialized countries.” This is...