Testimonials from students & parents
Parent Comments
I would like to commend all my students for the sincerity in their purpose, dedication in their efforts, and commitment to their goal. Their intense hard work has paid off and I’m immensely proud of their success. I would also like to thank all the parents for their trust and support. This is a team effort and we have done well!!!
“This program has helped me in my understanding of grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary. My teacher, Ms.Amudha, taught me many strategies and tips to understand these subjects. My writing skills have significantly improved. ”
— Adeeti Mishra.
6th Grade, Poplar Bluff, MO.
​​​I liked the level of positive reinforcement that was offered. The attention to detail and making sure the content was fully understood by the student was very good. Explanations for mistakes made went beyond the basic explanation given by ACT/SAT workbooks and actually helped me not make the same mistakes again.
- Advai podduturi, IMSA 2018.
Currently Pursuing Computer Science engineering in UIUC
Profile of Advai Podduturi, IMSA.
1. Competitions attended
National Military Communications Conference
2. Awards, medals and recognitions
Published in the field of Satellite Communication by IEEE (a peer-reviewed journal)
3. Volunteer work
Feed my starving children
4. Future goal
To be a computer scientist
5. Tips for future SAT/ACT takers.
Honestly, just relax when you are taking it. When I got my lowest score (32), I was super worried and was constantly thinking “Oh no, I NEED to do well on this test, my entire future depends on it, blah blah blah”. When I got my 35, I was very relaxed. I just went in and did it without thinking. Telling yourself that you need to do well will mess you up in some cases. Take the test with a very relaxed attitude (while of course being serious about doing well). Starting prep as well as taking tests early will help you maintain that relaxation.
Nikitha Nagumalli Class of 2019
Currently pursuing Computer Science Engineering in UIUC.
This program helped me raise my English SAT score from 680 to 710, over the cutoff for what I needed to earn the Rhetoric credit at my college and helped my college applications look better and I am thankful for that.
I liked how the lessons were personalized and the homework was directly tied into what was being taught in class. The strategies really helped me to focus on my weaknesses and raise my score.
The guidance helped me put my work ethic to use.
Profile of Nikitha Nagumalli, Plainfield East High School, IL.
1. Competitions attended
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Three-time state qualifier on Math Team
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2. Awards, medals and recognitions
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20 awards through Math Team Competitions,
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Bronze Medal in a National Spanish Exam,
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High Honor Roll for all four years of high school,
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President of National Honor Society,
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Vice President of Math Honor Society,
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Co-founder of Debate Club
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3. Volunteer work
Volunteer at the following places: Fountaindale Library, White Oak Library, Feed My Starving Children, Food Pantry, Kumon Tutoring Center.
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4. Future goal
Researcher at a National Laboratory.
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5. Tips for future ACT/SAT takers
Take the SAT the summer before your junior year because it’s nice to have a score to fall back on that was taken before all the stresses of junior year start. After the school SAT, if you are still not satisfied with your scores, then take one more. I would not suggest taking more than three tests since studies show that scores truly do not change that much after a certain point. Also, scores aren’t all that colleges are looking for and that extra time would be better utilized by making your college essay better.
“The program was very thorough with grammar rules and helped me sore a perfect score on the English section. It also taught me how to quickly analyze long pieces of text and increased my comprehension skills. This allowed me to score a 730 out of 760 on my PSAT English section and only miss three questions on the entire test. It also drastically boosted my ACT score.
The program not only taught me skills for studying for standardized tests but helped me create a method of study for other exams, including those in school. It helped me study for other subjects in standardized tests, proof of which is a perfect score on the math section of the PSAT.”
— Adeesh Mishra, Class of 2018.
Currently pursuing Medicine in UMKC
Profile of Adeesh Mishra, Poplar Bluff High School, MO
1. Competitions attended
FBLA State and Districts, Speech and Debate Districts, State Math Competition
2. Awards, medals and recognitions
National Spelling Bee Semifinalist, FBLA State and District Winner, Founder of local HOSA Club, Class President, HOSA President, Beta Club President, Teenage American Republicans President, Varsity Tennis, Junior Varsity Basketball, Varsity Academic Team, Speech and Debate District Finalist, National Merit Semifinalist, Math Club State Champion, VFW District Essay Contest Finalist, National Piano Federation Superior Rank
3. Volunteer work
Volunteered over 200 hours at local hospital, Volunteered over 300 hours at local nursing homes, Volunteered 50 hours for Beta Club, Volunteered 100 hours for American Cancer Society, Volunteered 10 hours for North South Foundation, Volunteered 100 hours for local dentistry, Volunteered 50 hours for local politician running for district office
4. Future goal
Contribute in advancement of local hospital administration and be an active member of the hospital with a health related profession.
5. Tips for future ACT/SAT takers
Practice taking tests sophomore year and enroll in preparatory courses. Take an actual test at the end of your sophomore year. Spend sophomore summer going into junior year studying for the exam, taking prep courses, etc. and take the exam your junior year fall. This way you can see an improvement and may even get the score you want before most of our classmates have even taken the SAT/ACT. This will take off much pressure on worrying about balancing school work, extracurricular, and studying for standardized test. It will make your junior year much more manageable and enjoyable. If you do not receive the score you want the first time, you can retake the exam until your receive the score you’re aiming for.
Samiksha Rao,
Class of 2019.
What I liked about the program is that we would review certain types of questions because there were certain styles of questions that I was struggling on.
Moreover, when we worked on my college application essay, we went over multiple drafts of my essay and it helped me organize my thoughts better.
Profile of Samiksha Rao, Metea Valley HIgh School, IL.
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1. Awards, medals and recognitions
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IP Scholar, Illinois State Scholar
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3. Volunteer work
St. Patrick’s Nursing Home
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4. Future goal
Oncologist
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5. Tips for future ACT/SAT takers
Don’t give up, it feels like a lot at the time but it pays off in the end.
Anish Omkar
Class of 2020
Currently admitted to Rutgers New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
The sessions were very easy to settle into. Instructor Madhan’s skill rendered it virtually effortless to align oneself with the lesson of the day. Instructor Madhan regularly asks the students questions pertaining to the subject matter and is eager to help when a student has any type of doubt. A round robin system was also regularly practiced when reviewing assignments to keep the attention of all students focused on the lesson.
Profile of Anish Omkar, Watchung Hills Regional High School, NJ.
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1. Competitions attended
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Harvard National Forensics Tournament (Quarterfinalist)
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2. Awards, medals and recognitions
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1st DAN black belt Tae Kwon Do
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Track & Field Varsity Letter 2019
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Lifetime Fitness Employee of the Month Award (Dec 2018)
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Secretary of Speech & Debate Club (2017-2019)
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3. Volunteer work
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Habitat for Humanity. Hurricane Sandy Jersey Shore Restoration Project. (2019)
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4. Future goal
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Executive position at Nonprofit Advocacy Group (Wounded Warriors, Semper Fi Fund, Red Cross, USO, TAPS).
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5. Tips for future ACT/SAT takers
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The content of the test is not exclusively hard to understand, but the questions are often posed in a way to bait the testtaker to pick an obvious option while relinquishing the more subtle correct option. This is a good thing to keep in mind while taking the test, as reexamining questions late in the section I initially thought were too easy saved me points on both tests. It should also be noted this primarily appeals to the SAT, and less so the ACT.
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Keep the clock in mind not to the point where it becomes intrusive but where you can recall it at any time. Everybody manages time differently, but knowing the clock helps in most cases.
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###Bring caffeine gum and coconut water to the testing center to make friends. This is how I got a spare calculator from someone the time I forgot to bring a calculator to take the ACT.
Raajaganapathy Vengatesan
Class of 2020
Currently admitted to Accountancy in UIUC
Currently pursuing Neuroscience in The University of Pittsburgh.
I liked being able to work with my peers and give/receive tips on how to better approach the exam.
Profile of Raajaganapathy Vengatesan, Neuqua Valley High School, IL.
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1. Competitions attended
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Various Tabla concerts, high school speech competitions, and 2 years of robotics.
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2. Awards, medals and recognitions
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Design awards for Robotics, two 3rd place and three 1st place awards at speech competitions, and tabla performance awards.
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3. Volunteer work
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160+ hours at HTGC summer camps.
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4. Future goal
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CPA certification
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5. Tips for future ACT/SAT takers
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Carefully read the questions and take your time when needed.