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Academic Approach
Academic Approach is an organization of educators
Founded in 2001 by Matthew Pietrafetta, Ph.D., Academic Approach differentiates its instruction through a unique brand of skills-based test
preparation™. While teaching college freshmen at Columbia University in New York City and tutoring high school students preparing for the SAT and ACT,
Pietrafetta developed a rigorous instructional commitment not only to raising his students’ test scores but also to developing their vital college-readiness
skills.... Read more
Founded in 2001 by Matthew Pietrafetta, Ph.D., Academic Approach differentiates its instruction through a unique brand of skills-based test
preparation™. While teaching college freshmen at Columbia University in New York City and tutoring high school students preparing for the SAT and ACT,
Pietrafetta developed a rigorous instructional commitment not only to raising his students’ test scores but also to developing their vital college-readiness
skills.... Read more
Purpose
Since 2001, Academic Approach has focused on two goals:
Becoming the very best at raising test scores by providing high-impact, customized, academically rigorous test preparation that “teaches b... Read more
Becoming the very best at raising test scores by providing high-impact, customized, academically rigorous test preparation that “teaches b... Read more
Mission
Academic Approach began with a focused mission: to mentor students while building their skills and confidence as they fill in essential gaps in curriculum
that prevent them from being fully successful both on the test and in the classroom. Over the years, Academic Approach has developed instructional
content, services, and staff to reach thousands of students in the Chicagoland, New York City, and Boston areas, raising scores, growing skil... Read more
that prevent them from being fully successful both on the test and in the classroom. Over the years, Academic Approach has developed instructional
content, services, and staff to reach thousands of students in the Chicagoland, New York City, and Boston areas, raising scores, growing skil... Read more
Additional Culture Details
We are:
Solutions-oriented... Read more
Solutions-oriented... Read more
Values
- Innovation
- We understand that all great things start with a groundbreaking idea/strategy and are followed with diligent and collaborative execution and insight.
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Employees
143 US Employees
Industry
Education - Other