Academic Approach®

The first step in arranging a program is to provide us with some pertinent information. Parents or guardians should call the main office at 773-348-8914 or fill out our contact form for a brief phone consultation to discuss the student's profile, needs and schedule.

Next, we administer the diagnostic test for the student in the relevant standardized test. A diagnostic provides an objective measure of the student's independent level of performance, which is necessary for assessing ability and mapping improvement.

After the diagnostic test, a student's parents or guardians meet for a complimentary consultation with the program administrator. The purpose of the meeting is to answer all questions, discuss the results of the diagnostic frankly, set goals for the student's improvement, and design a test preparation program specifically around the student's needs and interests.

Finally, students are matched with the appropriate instructors and together they determine a meeting schedule. Students commit to a schedule of regular appointments, relevant homework assignments, and frequent practice test administrations to ensure the assimilation of relevant academic content and improve effective processing of this content under time constraint.

To get started or learn more about our programs, contact the Chicago office here.