The idea for Academic Approach was born 13 years ago at Columbia University in New York City. While earning a PhD in English and teaching college freshmen in Columbia's core curriculum, I was at the same time tutoring New York City high school students for the standardized tests. I noticed an evident gap between the level of readiness my highschool students exhibited and the academic standards they would be expected to live up to on the college level.It occurred to me that the most meaningful way to offer test preparation was to create an academic curriculum that bridged these two levels of education, high school and college. Such a curriculum would allow me to use standardized tests in an innovative way: as a means to produce both better high school test takers and better college freshmen. We refer to this essential academic mission as "Teaching Beyond the TestTM."

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Academic Approach

Academic Approach's headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

The Clarendon Hills office focuses on educational services, offering tutoring and instruction for standardized test preparation.

Clarendon Hills

This department develops and manages instructional programs and activities for schools.

Educational Programs

The Education and Tutoring Team at Academic Approach is dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality educational programs that bridge the gap between high school and college level academics. This team consists of professional tutors, curriculum developers, and instructors who work collaboratively to create innovative lesson plans and tutoring sessions designed to enhance students' standardized test performance while fostering essential academic skills. Through their specialized support and targeted instruction, they help students succeed not only in testing but also in their overall educational journey.

Education and Tutoring Team

This department focuses on providing tutoring and instructional support for academic subjects and test preparation.

Education Services

This department focuses on developing and overseeing educational programs and curriculums.

Education Department

This department oversees the overall strategic direction and governance of the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department oversees the operational functions and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

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