Insight’s one-on-one tutoring program, Academic Insight, offers support in both Academic Subjects & Standardized Test Prep as students pursue GPA and test score improvement. At Insight, improving grades or test scores involves more than simply understanding the material. With expert tutors who have mastered their subject area(s), along with thoroughly researched and well-executed curricula, our one-on-one tutoring sessions focus on teaching and encouraging students to have greater self-confidence, increased motivation, and an understanding of how to apply more effective study skills, in addition to enhancing and solidifying their conceptual and content knowledge.
Our instructors customize their lessons to the needs of every individual student. Students can meet with their tutors for as many or as few hours as they need. We know just how busy our families are, so our tutors work around students’ schedules and all sessions take place in one of our conveniently located centers.
We offer Academic and Test Prep tutoring in the following areas:
English Language
- SAT Evidence-based Reading & Writing / ACT- English & Reading
- High school courses on English Language Development
Math
- SAT- Math / ACT- Math & Science
- SAT Subject Test Math Level-2
- High School Math- Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus Honors, Math Analysis, Application of Advanced Math
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- AP Statistics
Biology
- High School Biology & Physiology
- SAT Subject Test Biology
- AP Biology
Chemistry
- High School Chemistry & Chemistry Honors
- SAT Subject Test Chemistry
- AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
History
- High School U.S. History, World History, European History
- SAT Subject Test U.S. History, World History
- AP U.S. History, World History, European History
What Are Insight Students & Parents saying?
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“I just got my SAT scores on Friday, and I am happy to let you know that I scored an 800 on both the Biology-M and Math II tests. Thank you s”
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“Our ACT instructor methods were so helpful and wonderful to have.”
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“Zach, thank you so much for helping me become a confident and successful writer”
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“We were extremely happy throughout the process – got much more than what we invested in Insight counseling.”
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“From their knowledge of all the colleges and resources, professionalism and the hands-on coaching, Insight has raised the bar! ”
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“Insight counselors truly care about students not only during their time at Insight but further along the road.”
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“I am currently a student at Carnegie Mellon University and I can honestly say that without Insight Education, I would not have gotten in.”
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“Sarah was a great mentor & worked with our kid in keeping him motivated & focused along the way. She is extremely knowledgeable ”
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“I wanted to thank Purvi from the bottom of my heart for guiding both of my kids through the maze of high school education.”
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“Our counselor really helped in educating us – the parents – on the process.”
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College Board is Dropping Subject Tests and the Essay Portion of the SAT: What This Means For You
January 20, 2021
Quick Summary: The College Board said on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, that it will stop administering the SAT Subject Tests. It will also almost entirely eliminate the optional essay-writing component. In their statement, the College Board shared tha..
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A Lesson from the Pandemic: How Project Management Skills Lift Introverts
January 13, 2021
We in the United States glamorize extroversion – being outgoing, so much so that Susan Cain shook the world some years ago with her book, “ Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking .” Why? Because her..
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Hidden Benefits of College Admissions Interview
January 6, 2021
By now, you’ve submitted your applications, and you may have the option to interview with college alumni. You might wonder whether or not they’ll positively affect your admission decision. More importantly, honing your interview skills goes beyon..
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6 Warning Signs For Teen Mental Health, and What To Do About Them
December 28, 2020
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Should I self-study for AP?
December 22, 2020
You probably know about Advanced Placement or AP courses. You may have even heard of AP Self-Study, and might be considering it. But should you? Does it help demonstrate your strength?..
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Insight Alma Mater: Mitchell Hamline
December 14, 2020
My decision to attend Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MH) in Saint Paul, Minnesota started out as just a marriage of convenience. When I applied, all I knew as a Bay Area native was that Minnesota was home to Jesse Ventura, who had made his wa..
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Class of 2025 Early Decision / Early Action Notification Dates
November 25, 2020
For many of you, your college admissions season is almost wrapped up (and there is light at the end of the tunnel, we promise). The next big item coming up is early admissions decisions! Like many things this year, the college admissions lands..
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Best Way to Prep for PSAT? Study for the SAT!
November 21, 2020
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a part of the SAT suite. This test is offered annually to students in the 10th and 11th grades. You can only take the PSAT once per year. What&#..
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Picking a High School? Forget about College (for now)
November 4, 2020
Question: My child is in 7th grade right now and my husband and I are trying to figure out which is the best high school for him to attend so that he can get into the best colleges? If he attends a private school, does he have a guarantee at one of ..
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Early Decision vs. Early Action – Which to Choose?
October 8, 2020
If you are entering the college admissions process, you might have heard of these terms. You might even wonder what they are. What is the difference? Which is better for your college admissions strategy, if at all? Insight College Admissions counselo..
