Meet Mason. Thoughtful and engaging, Mason is an SAT tutor who brings both structure and warmth to his sessions. He’s worked with students in one-on-one and classroom settings, including at a premium tutoring organization in NYC, where his instruction led to high engagement and measurable score gains. Mason particularly enjoys supporting students who benefit from individualized approaches and flexible pacing. He spends his free time writing creatively and seeking out live music.

Meet Shae. Shae brings nearly seven years of classroom experience to her work as an educator. She has ample experience supporting neurodiverse learners in subjects ranging from middle school social studies to college admissions essays, and is passionate about creating learning environments where students feel engaged and empowered.

High school students often ask us about the difference between IB (International Baccalaureate) and AP (Advanced Placement) exams. In this post, we guide you through the key differences between AP and IB courses, IB vs AP exams, and address common questions, such as whether IB classes are harder than AP classes, or whether IB or AP is the better fit for you.

Every May, thousands of students worldwide take the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, a rigorous series of assessments that test students' mastery of college-level coursework. To excel in these exams, it's crucial to stay updated on the IB exam dates 2025. Below, we present the full IB exam schedule 2025 and provide essential study tips to enhance your performance.

I’ve been teaching college undergraduates for about ten years now, reading thousands of pages of their writing. I also coach high school students to write better essays. As end-of-term essays from my undergraduates pile up, awaiting commentary, I’ve started wondering, how can high school writers “graduate” to college-level writing? 

As testing organizations respond to Covid-19 containment measures, it’s key for students to understand their options.