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College Application Workshops
Getting ready for college is daunting, and trying to figure it out alone can lead to expensive mistakes. We offer a wide range of support to put you in the best position to apply and get into your dream school without stressing or procrastinating.
We’ve helped students gain acceptance to Harvard, Rice, George Washington, Spelman, the University of Texas, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, Texas A&M, Parsons School of Design at The New School, SCAD, and more.
2026 chicago workshops include:
A five-hour in-person workshop at BIÂN capped at 10 students
A proven, structured system with guided instruction and focused writing time
Three one-hour private follow-up sessions to complete + polish essays, with parent progress reports within 24 hours
One polished, long-form essay for the Common App
Five to seven adaptable, short-form essays
A polished resume and organized school portfolio of data and deadlines
Clear next steps, a submission strategy, and further academic support if needed
Academic Coaching
It’s not always just about good grades: it’s also the journey of personal development. Why not make the journey more enjoyable and rewarding by working smarter, not harder?
We believe in setting strong foundations in time management, organization, and self-discipline that leads to confidence and independence. Think of your Academic Coach as your accountability buddy that keeps you on track and supplements your academic success plan. We develop a schedule that is doable and understanding how you learn best. We’re your guide!
Subject-Based Tutoring
Being proactive and staying on top of coursework that you may be struggling with is sometimes the difference between failure or success.
You should not have to be stressed to be successful. We will create a personalized academic success plan with the right amount of weekly tutoring sessions and support that you need. With our system, you won’t find yourself scrambling before tests or deadlines because you will already be consistently completing coursework and staying on top of due dates with your tutor during individual sessions, tackling the subject head on. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?
relax about the future
a parent’s hands-off approach to their student’s academic success
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