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Elevate Education Initiative

We are proud to introduce our “Elevate Education Initiative”.
Our core mission revolves around enhancing equity and access in education, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to elevate their achievements and thrive. To achieve this, we actively engage with our communities through a diverse range of initiatives.

Our commitment is evident

From scholarships to donating books to in-need students through Bernie’s Book Bank to programs for under-served students, Academic Approach is committed to increasing access to educational growth through various programs at the One-on-One and School Program levels.

One-on-One Programs

At the heart of our efforts lies our dedicated One-on-One team, driven by their passion for tailored instruction. Through scholarship programs, educator discounts, and strategic community investments, we’re dedicated to making our services accessible to a broader student audience.

From impactful school-wide events to strategic local sponsorships and community presentations, our team is on the ground, actively engaging families and students with personalized guidance and valuable insights.

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School Programs

Our School Programs team takes immense pride in extending our impact and outreach to students who may otherwise lack access to our One-on-One services.

By collaborating with district-wide contracts, offering courses for qualifying students, and establishing partnerships with local not-for-profit agencies, we’re committed to breaking down barriers to access.
From comprehensive professional development sessions for district faculty to district-wide programs that provide free classroom courses to students, our team is deeply embedded in the community, striving to reach and educate as many students and teachers as possible with high-impact instruction.

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Your Community

We’re always eager to initiate dialogues about supporting the communities in the Chicagoland, New York, and New England areas. We offer informative sessions, participate in fundraisers, and actively engage with community organizations.

If you’re interested in discovering how to collaborate with us in your community, connect with us.

Together, let’s make a transformative impact on education!

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Major Changes to Chicago Public School Testing

CPS Moves to PreACT 9 Secure for Selective Enrollment Testing THIS FALL. 

  • CPS has formally announced that Selective Enrollment testing will move from the HSAT exam to the PreACT 9 Exam.
  • The test will be a full-length PreACT 9 Secure (2.5 hours), much longer than the HSAT, which was only 1 hour.
  • The reasons for the change seem to be based on the more meaningful academic information the test will provide families and administrators.

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ACT Scoring Error:
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2026–27 ACT Registration Is Open

Popular ACT testing sites fill quickly.

Start with a free ACT diagnostic and personalized consultation from Academic Approach to build the right testing timeline and prep plan for your student.

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FREE WEBINAR

Enhanced ACT:
What Families Need to Know

With Matthew Pietrafetta, CEO & Founder
DATE
June 10
TIME
7PM CST
FORMAT
Live on Zoom
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Hours
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Whether your student took the PreACT as a sophomore, the ACT as a junior, or is preparing to test soon, this session will help you navigate the new test with confidence.

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Chicago Public High School Applications open now!

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