Meet Layla: A Portledge High School alum

Problem

  • Lack of study habits, time management, learning gaps in math class

  • Feeling overwhelmed taking the IB Diploma Program

  • Needed tutoring for SAT/ACT and college advisory

Solution

  • Daily strategy building, consistent sessions with an intelligent tutor

  • Applying skills in sessions to IB courses, internships, and college apps

Results

  • Accepted to Colgate University, Hamilton College, Syracuse University (Newhouse School), Northeastern University and Binghamton University

  • Scholarships at University at Albany, Hofstra University, Stony Brook University’s Accelerated 3+3 Law Programs

  • Completed the IB Diploma Program, taking seven college level courses for two years, received college credit and special distinction

“Received over $100,000 in scholarship money”

“I felt so confident working with them….so collaborative…like I could accomplish anything.”

“My GPA went from a 3.2 to a 3.5 and I had this new skillset”

“I developed this new passion for learning”