ENHANCING COLLEGE SUCCESS

Stranaska Academy Prep is an independent, state-of-the-art tutoring platform that provides an exciting new mentorship learning opportunity for science-inclined high school and early college students. Academy Prep is perfectly positioned to help many students at the most critical time when they perhaps need it the most.

• New "real-world” analytical measurement science curriculum augments traditional chemical science offerings and helps broaden the student's perspective with an improved understanding of the relevance of general chemistry, AP chemistry, and related science courses.

• Mentorship-based tutoring plus experiential-based training equates to a winning "skills-based" formula for expanding student awareness of a "real-world" analytical measurement science that is not taught in high schools or colleges.

• Hands-on curriculum and instruction is tailored to the specific comfort level of the individual student with respect to their own science interest and aptitude.

• Affordability and flexible scheduling of the training modules are prioritized to maximize the student's self-investment in a safe, off-campus work environment.

The Academy Prep curriculum program is divided into building blocks of modular design. Each module is offered in a "short-course" workshop format similar to professional continuing education courses so that understanding and comprehension of course content is optimized for each student.

UNIQUENESS OF THE CURRICULUM

• Adds content to the "S" in modern STEM education
• Enhances value of the student's transcript and diploma for better college placement and rank
• Provides competitive advantage for early acceptance in college science and engineering capstone projects and research programs
• Highlights chemistry relevance in other STEM subjects 

STUDENT BENEFITS OF THE CURRICULUM

• Enables significant résumé boost for college admissions and future employability
• Contributes to satisfying an application requirement for "evidence of excellence" statement
• Broadens scope of chemistry and related sciences for college undergraduate research programs
• Opens doors to meaningful pathway opportunities beyond graduation that are largely unknown to parents, guardians, teachers, career counselors, and administrators in most school districts

Stranaska Academy Prep provides insightful guidance and mentorship that can help high school graduates make informed decisions about their preference for a college, military, or career pathway. Each pathway will likely present some type of fork-in-the-road situation at any time where familiarization with some aspect of the subject matter of our "real-world” analytical measurement science curriculum may impact the graduate's decision. For example:

• College - readiness for declaration of major or concentration area
• Military - inclination and eligibility for specialized skills training
• Career - motivation for pursing a specific professional discipline

A student’s Academy Prep journey begins with a Free, No‑Obligation, Orientation and Student Assessment meeting with Dr. Jerry Messman, Executive Director and Lead Instructor. We encourage a parent/guardian to accompany the student to experience a preview of the inspiring Academy Prep mentorship environment.

During this introductory session, we:

• Learn about your student’s current academic standing, STEM interests, goals and expectations.
• Answer your specific questions.
• Recommend options for a personalized Academy Prep plan and schedule.  
• Outline session formats, timelines, and investment options.

This will be followed up via email with a formal quotation and registration information.