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At the Intersection of SAT Success and Academic Excellence

The specialist parents turn to when results actually matter.

Achieve math excellence or crush your upcoming SAT exam.

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Grades 6-11

Core2Calculus™

Math struggles aren't about being lazy or not trying hard enough—they're about gaps in understanding. We pinpoint exactly where the foundation is weak and rebuild it with CLEAR, so your child stops using workarounds and starts building real mastery.

  • Initial assessment meeting — Parents and student together to identify gaps and create a clear action plan
  • Rushed errors ↓ 34% median in 2 weeks — Calm pacing reduces overtime items and blanks
  • 45-75 min learning blocks — Focused, structured, concentration-friendly routines
  • Parent text updates — Clear progress after each session

"For the first time in years, my son actually asks to do his math homework. The short blocks and clear wins changed everything."

— Parent, Chapel Hill
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Grades 10-12

DSAT Mastery

Turn timing panic into calm execution. We fix rushed vs. overtime mistakes first—then chase points with CLEAR.

  • Timing errors ↓ 30%+ in first sprint — Identify rushed vs. overtime patterns with baseline charts
  • 45-75 min focused blocks — Customized practice that fits their strengths
  • Anxiety down, scores up — Breathing + pacing routines built into practice
  • Momentum without burnout — Micro-wins tracked every session

"She went from leaving 8 questions blank to finishing every section. Her score jumped 140 points in 8 weeks."

— Parent, Boston
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Built for How They Actually Learn

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Calm Blocks, Big Wins

Short, predictable sessions = fewer rushed mistakes. We use brief, high-engagement blocks so kids start, focus, and finish without burnout.

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Visible Progress

Progress you can actually see each week. Quick charts + a short text after sessions show what improved and what's next.

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Executive Function First

Built for ADHD/EF from the ground up. We train start/finish routines and calm timing first—then we push for harder math and higher scores.

Hear From Parents & Students

Student Success: Alex's Story

"I started off getting Bs and Cs, just going through the motions. Since working with Chris, I've completely turned that around—I've gotten all As, and I just got accepted to Boston University, my dream school. My parents are proud, but honestly, I'm proud of myself, too. Chris knew me as a person, understood my challenges, and helped me grow not just as a student, but as a person."

Student Success: Owen's Story

"Before I met Chris, I really lacked independence—I relied heavily on others to get through assignments. But since working with him, he's taught me how to become self-sufficient, whether that's improving my writing, acing the SAT, or tackling tough problems on my own. Chris connects with me on a personal level, which makes him more than just a tutor. Thanks to his help, I'm now thriving at a top-tier university."

The CLEAR Method

Calm blocks, Linked concepts, Error patterns, Automaticity reps, and Review routines—built for all learners including ADHD/EF learners.

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Calm, Chunked Blocks

MS Math:

25–35-min micro-cycles (skill → mini-set → micro-win) to reduce start friction and doom-scrolling.

DSAT:

45–60-min pacing labs that train "beat the timer without rushing."

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Link the Ladder

MS Math:

Connect fractions → ratios → equations with one-page visual "link maps."

DSAT:

Map math item types to the exact on-screen behaviors that steal time (rushed vs. overtime patterns).

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Error Patterning

MS Math:

Tag mistakes as "setup / slip / skip," then fix one tag per week.

DSAT:

Chart baseline pacing and convert repeat misses into pre-emptive checks (e.g., "units trap," "sign flip").

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Automaticity Reps

MS Math:

Fluency sprints (3×90-sec) to make the boring bits fast.

DSAT:

60-second "math autocos" (unit conversions, percent moves) to free working memory.

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Review + Routine

MS Math:

Same-time, same-place routine + parent text recap for momentum.

DSAT:

Weekly "calm run" (no timer) + "race run" (timer on) to separate accuracy from speed.

How We Work

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Diagnostic

Friction Map + Baseline

We identify exactly where timing and confidence break down—no guessing

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Focus Blocks

Daily Practice Sessions

Skill-building → mini-sets → micro-wins. Short blocks with clear endpoints

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Progress Tracking

Parent Updates + Charts

See the improvement with before/after data and get your 2-week action plan

Core2Calculus - Math Foundations Growth Path

Your child struggles with math—not because they're not smart, but because small gaps snowball into big frustration.

In just one week, we'll pinpoint exactly where things break down and give you a clear report showing:

  • Which foundational skills are strong and which ones need work (fractions, negative numbers, solving equations, exponent rules, etc.)
  • How rushed mistakes vs. overtime mistakes are affecting their performance
  • A concrete 2-week action plan to start closing the gaps

You'll know exactly what's going on—and exactly what to do about it.

Let's make sure it's a perfect fit. Experience a week of coaching with no pressure to stay.

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