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In the Beginning The Academic Approach story begins with its founder, Matthew Pietrafetta, as a PhD candidate and instructor at Columbia University in New York
Many students struggle to find productive ways to fill the summer. For the past four years, Academic Approach has provided Chicago students a way to
Researchers and educators have long emphasized the importance and value of engaging students in the authentic practices of the discipline they study (e.g. Edelson, 1998).
In Illinois, Michigan, and across the country, students and educators had been preparing for months to get ready for one day: April 10, the SAT
SAT, Common Core, and College Readiness No teacher, at the beginning of their career, enters the field to teach test prep. Likewise, no student shows
Professional development time for teachers can be incredibly valuable and rare. However, recent research has found that much professional development for teachers may not actually
What is the PSAT? The PSAT is a practice SAT administered by the College Board and available to students in grades 8 through 11, with
“I had no clue what that problem meant.” “I got confused — what does the mean mean?” “They can do the math, but they
Controversy has existed for years around the subject of SAT and ACT accommodations, and that controversy seems to revolve around three critical themes: 1)
“I can’t believe I went up 12 points on the ACT! Cannot believe it. Crying with happiness. Wow!” After 20 years of helping students grow
Since 2001, Academic Approach has pioneered personalized, skills-based test preparation and instruction.
Academic Approach School Programs empowers educators and students alike through tailored test preparation and professional development. Our mission is to improve student outcomes by enhancing instruction across the nation.