The American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is one of the most prestigious and challenging high school math competitions in the world. But how many students actually make it to this elite competition? Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story that...
You’ve made it to the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), after acing the AMC 10/12. You better have done that recently, because you need every minute you can get to master the mindset that will ensure your success. The AIME is a whole new level that...
The American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is one of the most prestigious and difficult high school math competitions in the United States. It's the second stage of the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) series, and only the top 5% of...
Is the LSAT standing between you and your dream college like a huge medieval castle wall? Standardized tests, while they are fantastic for shaping futures, often carry overwhelming challenges with them. The LSAT stands out among them, well-known for its thorough...
Standardized tests like the SAT are difficult to navigate. Especially if you’re alone. With the pressure to perform well coupled with the challenge of locating the right resources and strategies bearing down on you, preparation feels overwhelming. So, what do you do?...
This blog, also hosted on Substack, is where I share what I’ve been discussing, writing, and reading in the realms of academic and cognitive development for gifted high schoolers in specific, and education in general. My tutoring and coaching practice is centered...
If you’re heading to college, you’re almost certainly going to take the ACT or SAT at least once. I’d like to set the record straight on a few things so that we can all minimize unproductive time and effort, especially in light of the fact that most students take...
Short answer: Because the way I do it, the students gain skills they'll actually use throughout their adult lives.My buddy Tutor Amie and I were discussing this recently: Check out the clip. If you didn't know, I host a podcast with Amie Dorsey called "Wes and Amie's...
It's a bright spot in an otherwise difficult year: student SJ just found out about his ACT 36.
Learning. Education. At first glance, the two might seem interchangeable. We certainly use them that way. After all, both relate to gaining knowledge and skills, don't they? What's the first thing on your mind when you hear 'Education'? You think classrooms,...