ASC A+ Program

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SERVING BOSTON SINCE 1994

                 

Main Office 617-730-3706
Downtown  617-451-8988

College Counseling Program

College admissions today are more competitive than ever, so fully understanding the process and developing a first-rate application package is essential.  Most schools don’t have the time and/or resources to individually help all students effectively navigate this difficult process.  The A+ College Counseling Program provides exactly what every student needs to stand out from the crowd of all applicants.Our students’ dream colleges are now within reach!  Professionals work in groups and one-on-one with students to demystify this anxiety-inducing process, eliminate stress, and guide them to become an ideal candidate for college admissions.ASC offers two different courses as part of the College Counseling Program:

College Counseling Summer Bootcamp

Grades 10-11.

Available to students starting their senior year in the upcoming fall, the A+ College Counseling Summer Bootcamp is a three-week intensive offered in July and August.  During the 45 hours of class instruction and personal coaching, students will learn everything they need to know to develop a stellar application package that helps them outshine the competition.  This program is crucial for any student going into senior year who really wants to stand out amongst a crowded applicant field.

College Counseling Saturday Program Grades 11-12 September and October can be a frantic time for high school seniors trying to put together the perfect college application while still balancing their other responsibilities in school and life. ASC’s A+ College Counseling Saturday Program can gives students the necessary guidance, time, and space to create an exemplary application package. A condensed version of our Summer Bootcamp intensive, this program ensures that students effectively develop every area of their college applications. The Saturday Program is for current high school seniors.

Comprehensive Counseling

Grades 9-12

This two-year Comprehensive Counseling begins in the fall of the students’ junior year in high school, during which time students’ will attend six-group workshops designed to fully prepare students for the upcoming application cycle.  Leadership training is provided and proactive communication skills are fostered during this time.  Over the summer between junior and senior year, students begin meeting one-on-one with our counselors to complete, refine, and revise their application packages.  These one-on-one sessions continue until the end of the application cycle, after which students receive valuable counseling on school selection and financial aid.Students in the A+ College Counseling Program will:

  • Find their own voice to write eloquent and authentic personal statements and supplemental essays.
  • Target a list of potential colleges and universities based on important criteria such as academic program offerings, class size, student life, and other factors.
  • Produce a polished and professional-looking résumé for college applications, internships and jobs.
  • Complete and refine the Common Application used by over 600 colleges.
  • Receive thorough personal coaching through the application process by our professional counselors.

We believe that students should choose their college – not wait for a college to choose them!  The A+ College Counseling Program gives students the keys they need to get into their dream colleges.

College Bootcamp Fees and Schedules

Saturday Program

Classes are held on Saturdays in four 8-week sessions during the school year.

Starting Dates for Each Session

Session 1 September 7, 2019

Session 2 November 9, 2019

Session 3 February 1, 2020

Session 4 April 11, 2019

Class times

Afternoon Class 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Tuition

College Application Class $960 per 8-week session; book fee $40

College Comprehensive Counseling please call 617-730-3706 to set up an appointment

Locations:
1106 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215

Download Application
for New Students

Download Application
for Continuing Students

  • Complete the application form and email it to us (aplusinfo@ascenglish.com) or mail to us. We will get in touch with you within one business day.
  • Application fee $20 for new students, and it will be waived when five students or more apply at once.
  • Book fee will be charged separately.
  • Students who register for four sessions at once will receive a materials fee waiver for one session.

Summer Program

Classes are held Monday to Friday in two 3-week sessions.

$1600 per session

Starting Dates for Each Session

Session 1 June 29 – July 17, 2020

Session 2 July 27 – August 13, 2020

Class times

Afternoon class 2-5pm

Summer Session locations50 Sewall Ave., Brookline, MA 02446
1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446
65 Harrison Ave., FL 6. Boston, MA 02111
1106 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215Download Application FormComplete the application form and email it to us (aplusinfo@ascenglish.com) or mail to us. We will get in touch with you within one business day.

Questions? Call 617-730-3706, 617-451-8988 or e-mail aplusinfo@aplusprogram.com

Testimonials

Tancrede R

“I love writing so much, and I don’t want to miss a class at A+!”
Tancrede R., 4th Grade
2016-06-15T09:41:22+00:00
“I love writing so much, and I don’t want to miss a class at A+!” Tancrede R., 4th Grade

Elan’s mother

“My husband showed me Elan’s works and we were so happily surprised that Elan is able to write with such vivid vocabulary and in really clear organization!”
Elan’s mother
2016-06-15T09:42:05+00:00
“My husband showed me Elan’s works and we were so happily surprised that Elan is able to write with such vivid vocabulary and in really clear organization!” Elan’s mother

Brandon Lum

“This program isn’t just based on academics. When you come to ASC, you start building friendships and life skills. I improve each year with my Math and English skills, and coming here gives me a head start for the next school year. I have enjoyed coming back each year, and will continue to come back as long as I can.”
Brandon Lum (Natick High School, Grade 10) – A+ Scholar for 10 years
2016-06-15T10:02:47+00:00
“This program isn’t just based on academics. When you come to ASC, you start building friendships and life skills. I improve each year with my Math and English skills, and coming here gives me a head start for the next school year. I have enjoyed coming back each year, and will continue to come back View Full →

Corey Wong

“For several years, I have come to ASC each summer, and it has helped me gain an edge over my classmates for the upcoming school year. ASC is more than a place to grow academically-it is a fun, rewarding environment that helps you grow as a person.”
Corey Wong (Newton North High School, Grade 11) – A+ Scholar for 6 years
2016-06-15T10:03:37+00:00
“For several years, I have come to ASC each summer, and it has helped me gain an edge over my classmates for the upcoming school year. ASC is more than a place to grow academically-it is a fun, rewarding environment that helps you grow as a person.” Corey Wong (Newton North High School, Grade 11) View Full →

Damini Gopal

“A+ has helped me learn new strategies that I can use to tackle the old and new SAT. My teachers are very nice and helpful, and they are always sharing knowledge of tips, books, apps, and strategies that may help me. I have been in this program for five years, and I always find the experience helpful, fun, and fast-paced.”
Damini Gopal (Brookline High School, Grade 10)- A+ Scholar for 5 years
2016-06-15T10:04:20+00:00
“A+ has helped me learn new strategies that I can use to tackle the old and new SAT. My teachers are very nice and helpful, and they are always sharing knowledge of tips, books, apps, and strategies that may help me. I have been in this program for five years, and I always find the View Full →

Jessie Yang

“Before A+, I was awful at English and standardized tests, but the lessons and extra practice have helped a lot. I’ve improved in grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The teachers are encouraging, and have taught me about life after high school and how I can start to prepare for college early in high school.”
Jessie Yang (Newton North, Grade 9)
2016-06-15T10:07:34+00:00
“Before A+, I was awful at English and standardized tests, but the lessons and extra practice have helped a lot. I’ve improved in grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The teachers are encouraging, and have taught me about life after high school and how I can start to prepare for college early in high school.” Jessie View Full →

Leona Lo

“I like that the classes are relatively small, so teachers can help people individually more easily. I’ve been able to fortify my Algebra 2 essential skills, specifically those relevant for Pre-Calc next year.”
Leona Lo (Westwood High School, Grade 11)
2016-06-15T10:08:39+00:00
“I like that the classes are relatively small, so teachers can help people individually more easily. I’ve been able to fortify my Algebra 2 essential skills, specifically those relevant for Pre-Calc next year.” Leona Lo (Westwood High School, Grade 11)

Francesca Mei

“The classes really forced me to do a lot of SAT practice problems that allowed me to become familiar with the actual questions on the exam. The teachers are really approachable and not intimidating, and they shared their own experiences with the SAT as well. It’s nice to have a different outlook on the test and hear about what to expect after we complete it!”
Francesca Mei (Belmont High School, Grade 11)
2016-06-15T10:10:03+00:00
“The classes really forced me to do a lot of SAT practice problems that allowed me to become familiar with the actual questions on the exam. The teachers are really approachable and not intimidating, and they shared their own experiences with the SAT as well. It’s nice to have a different outlook on the test View Full →

Serena Cai

“A+ has taught me many new things that will prepare me for a better future. It prepared me for the ISEE by teaching me about the format and by giving me test-taking skills and strategies to face the exam with confidence.”
Serena Cai (Woodward School, Grade 8)
2016-06-15T10:10:55+00:00
“A+ has taught me many new things that will prepare me for a better future. It prepared me for the ISEE by teaching me about the format and by giving me test-taking skills and strategies to face the exam with confidence.” Serena Cai (Woodward School, Grade 8)

Vincent Liu’s mother

Vincent shared that his writing teacher has a great sense of humor and creates a lighthearted but rigorous environment where he can truly learn. The teacher also often encourages students to actively participate in class and express themselves... Vincent also learned how to express himself verbally from his peers during break times, sharing experiences and making lasting friendships.
Vincent Liu’s mother
2016-06-15T10:11:49+00:00
Vincent shared that his writing teacher has a great sense of humor and creates a lighthearted but rigorous environment where he can truly learn. The teacher also often encourages students to actively participate in class and express themselves… Vincent also learned how to express himself verbally from his peers during break times, sharing experiences and View Full →

Mother of Peter Zhu

My two children started at A+ in February, 2015. Within less than 8 months, their academic English has greatly improved! My 11th grader, Peter, has improved more than 300 points on his SAT after three sessions of study. He has also accumulated very valuable leadership experience through his time volunteering at A+ during this summer.
Mother of Peter Zhu
2016-06-15T10:12:43+00:00
My two children started at A+ in February, 2015. Within less than 8 months, their academic English has greatly improved! My 11th grader, Peter, has improved more than 300 points on his SAT after three sessions of study. He has also accumulated very valuable leadership experience through his time volunteering at A+ during this summer. View Full →

Mother of Angel

"My 10 year-old daughter Angel was not able to understand the teachers in school when she first started her study in the U.S. early this year, however, through this past half year of study at A+, Angel has caught up with her academic study and she has no problem participating in school now. Angel was shy to speak when she started school, but she is confident now to communicate with her teachers and peers."
Mother of Angel
2016-06-15T10:13:33+00:00
“My 10 year-old daughter Angel was not able to understand the teachers in school when she first started her study in the U.S. early this year, however, through this past half year of study at A+, Angel has caught up with her academic study and she has no problem participating in school now. Angel was View Full →

Jianping

"I am a parent of two high school students. Both of children come to A+ Summer Programs for many years. The reason they want to come back again and again is because the teachers here are very knowledgeable in their subject areas and also they know how to communicate with kids in a way so that the kids can understand new materials very quickly and effectively. Usually, my son will fight with us for any extra courses outside of classroom. But A+ Program is the one he is always looking forward to be in. I highly recommend A+ Program to any parents, who want their children to get either extra challenges or extra help besides school works."
Mother of Hope and Abraham
2017-04-05T14:59:10+00:00
“I am a parent of two high school students. Both of children come to A+ Summer Programs for many years. The reason they want to come back again and again is because the teachers here are very knowledgeable in their subject areas and also they know how to communicate with kids in a way so View Full →

Jocelyn Sun

"I have been with ASC since I was in second grade. I have learned to continue to work hard, even if I struggled. ASC has been a welcoming program ever since I was young. I grew up with ASC and now I am a volunteer. I really enjoy coming to ASC because it is a very welcoming program."

-  Jocelyn Sun (Grade 10)
2018-09-14T14:17:28+00:00
“I have been with ASC since I was in second grade. I have learned to continue to work hard, even if I struggled. ASC has been a welcoming program ever since I was young. I grew up with ASC and now I am a volunteer. I really enjoy coming to ASC because it is a View Full →

Tiffany Chen

"I have been with ASC for many years, and I found that the summer programs were a great balance between work and play. By going to these sessions, I was able to better remember what I had learned the year before, and also learn about what I would be taught in the coming year. In the afternoon, ASC managed to balance out hard work with fun, as we went on many fun field trips such as visiting museums and going to the park. Overall, ASC has helped me become a better student and will always be a fond memory."

- Tiffany Chen (Grade 11)
2018-09-14T14:19:55+00:00
“I have been with ASC for many years, and I found that the summer programs were a great balance between work and play. By going to these sessions, I was able to better remember what I had learned the year before, and also learn about what I would be taught in the coming year. In View Full →

Evan Zhang

"I first heard of ASC about a year ago when my sister first took a lesson here. Later did I realize that ASC also offered a volunteer program. I signed up for the program thinking that it would be nothing more than we grinding out my hours for school. When I first arrived at ASC, I realized that my assumption was nothing but incorrect. ASC does a great job at balances academic learning with leisure and free time. Even as a volunteer helping out younger students, I realized that ASC tries it's very best to ensure a great program to enhance not just the academic material but also the urge to learn more. Overall, I would recommend ASC to anyone who wants take a chance to explore paths and visions that they never knew they had."

- Evan Zhang Grade 11
2018-09-14T14:20:53+00:00
“I first heard of ASC about a year ago when my sister first took a lesson here. Later did I realize that ASC also offered a volunteer program. I signed up for the program thinking that it would be nothing more than we grinding out my hours for school. When I first arrived at ASC, View Full →

Zhihan Xu

"When taking the final test I kept remembering the strategies that I was taught on the verbal and math sections, especially when I was stuck on a few problems. When I got the scores back... I couldn’t believe it- I got a 1600! An increase of over 300 points! Now I feel totally prepared for SAT."

- Zhihan Xu (Summer Session 2018)
2018-09-14T14:23:19+00:00
“When taking the final test I kept remembering the strategies that I was taught on the verbal and math sections, especially when I was stuck on a few problems. When I got the scores back… I couldn’t believe it- I got a 1600! An increase of over 300 points! Now I feel totally prepared for View Full →

Monica Depina and Erma Pinto (Parents of students from Middle ISEE class)

“The program has helped our daughters so much in preparing them for the Middle ISEE test. The teachers are attentive and experienced in teaching test prep. Our kids have made major improvements on their tests. The material learned in class is also helping our kids at school! All the staff members are friendly and really care about each of the students. The staff and teachers are always updating us on progress of our kids and are extremely knowledgeable about the ISEE testing process. Our kids have had an amazing learning experience. We recommend the A plus program to anyone who is looking to get help in test prep or get ahead in learning. “
2018-09-24T14:43:10+00:00
“The program has helped our daughters so much in preparing them for the Middle ISEE test. The teachers are attentive and experienced in teaching test prep. Our kids have made major improvements on their tests. The material learned in class is also helping our kids at school! All the staff members are friendly and really View Full →

Parent of 7th Grader in Saturday Program and Summer Sessions

“Our experience started with the summer enrichment program. We saw children wearing the A+ tee-shirt on an school- wide outing one day. We were looking for an enrichment program in which our son could keep from getting rusty on math skills during the summer vacation. We then started sending him to classes to prepare for the SSAT/ISEE as well as to support 7th grade math. He loves it! “Mom, I found like-minded kids – The are very smart and they like to play video games!”
I am sure we will continue with ASC through high school as ASC has programs to support students through high school math and certainly to prepare for college entry with the SAT .”
2018-10-09T15:57:34+00:00
“Our experience started with the summer enrichment program. We saw children wearing the A+ tee-shirt on an school- wide outing one day. We were looking for an enrichment program in which our son could keep from getting rusty on math skills during the summer vacation. We then started sending him to classes to prepare for View Full →

Anaka Thomas

"Without the tutoring and support form ASC for the ISEE test tutoring our daughter would not have done as well on the exam. This support and tutoring have helped her get into BB&N."

- Anaka Thomas's mom, ISEE Test Prep
2019-05-04T17:13:57+00:00
“Without the tutoring and support form ASC for the ISEE test tutoring our daughter would not have done as well on the exam. This support and tutoring have helped her get into BB&N.” – Anaka Thomas’s mom, ISEE Test Prep

Henry

My son, Henry, attends the Boston Latin school and is currently a 7th grader. This is quite an accomplishment for him, since he is dyslexic and dysgraphic. He took the Middle School Writing workshop last summer and I think it helped him a lot going into this year. He seems to agree and would like to come back this summer since he still struggles with writing fluency. Last summer, Henry liked the teacher and the Diana King's curriculum was a great fit.


Henry's mom, Middle School Writing
2019-05-04T17:19:05+00:00
My son, Henry, attends the Boston Latin school and is currently a 7th grader. This is quite an accomplishment for him, since he is dyslexic and dysgraphic. He took the Middle School Writing workshop last summer and I think it helped him a lot going into this year. He seems to agree and would like View Full →

May-parent of Henry An- going onto 6th grade (English and Math Summer Program 2020)

"I was amazed to see how much new content is introduced from transitioning from 5th to 6th grade.

That would be very hard for any elementary school student transitioning to middle school, especially during a transition period of online/hybrid learning model from schools now.

With the teachers' help, I thought my son made significant progress with both the English curriculum (lots of grammar which wasn't focused on at his school as well as writing, which he was quite weak at) as well as Math curriculum (lots of new content on rates and proportionality, data analysis, as well as solidifying mixed operation skills).

The homework plus the sessions in the morning gave him much needed structure, which is very helpful to him.

When I asked him what was he most proud of in the summer, he said he was able to finish his ASC homeworks (and all the extra works), which made me quite proud."
2020-07-21T13:15:07+00:00
“I was amazed to see how much new content is introduced from transitioning from 5th to 6th grade. That would be very hard for any elementary school student transitioning to middle school, especially during a transition period of online/hybrid learning model from schools now. With the teachers’ help, I thought my son made significant progress with View Full →

We cannot thank you enough for setting this up.

Ms. Li, Your tone and patience with Marc made me want to cry as you were so patient and had a way/approach for him to see or get to the right answers!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this help! ---Parent from Level 8 English and Math Homework Club
2020-11-03T16:45:30+00:00
Ms. Li, Your tone and patience with Marc made me want to cry as you were so patient and had a way/approach for him to see or get to the right answers! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this help! —Parent from Level 8 English and Math Homework Club
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