“High-touch academic coaching for capable students who need better systems.”

Chicago · Est. 2026

It's Sunday Night…DO YOU KNOW YOUR STUDENT'S GRADES?

Relax. We've managed the deadlines so your only job is to be the parent.

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It’s not enough to be smart anymore. Students need systems.

Limited Availability for the 2026 Chicago Selective Enrollment Cycle.

Does this student sound familiar?

  • Smart enough to do the work but doesn’t always turn it in
  • Waits until the night before to study
  • Has a planner but rarely uses it
  • Waits until the night before to study
  • Can earn As but regularly settles for Bs or Cs because of organization
  • Has ambitious high-school or college goals but inconsistent habits

Top Tier is the System Behind Your Student's Success.

We track grades and missing assignments so nothing slips through the cracks and there are no surprises at progress reports or report cards.

Powered by the S.O.A.R. System

  • S — Small Wins

    Consistent progress starts with attainable weekly goals. Each small success builds the confidence and momentum students need to take on bigger challenges.
  • O — Organization

    Every part of academic life has a system: calendars, gradebooks, deadlines, materials, and study routines, all structured to keep students prepared and in control.
  • A — Accountability

    We monitor progress and follow up consistently, so assignments and commitments are completed rather than overlooked.
  • R — Rigor

    We prepare students to meet increasingly demanding academic expectations, developing the skills and habits that higher-level coursework requires.

How It Works

1. Apply

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Families tell us about the student, their goals, and current challenges

2. Diagnose

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We identify academic, organizational, and executive-function gaps.

3. Build the System

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We set up calendars, grade tracking, study routines, and accountability structures.

4. Coach & Monitor

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Students receive weekly coaching, tutoring, gradebook checks, planning, and follow-through support.

5. Grow

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Students gradually take on more ownership and independence.

See Your Student Progress

Overview

Keep track of your student through the dashboard

Here you'll observe what their weekly goals are and help them improve from week to week.

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Meet the Founder

Taylor Terry

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Official Program Commitment

Program Expectations & Our Guarantee

We commit to measurable academic growth and executive-function development through consistent systems, transparent grade tracking, and high-touch family partnership. When families engage fully with The S.O.A.R. System™, students build the habits and outcomes that selective pathways demand.

  • ◆Consistent student engagement with weekly study systems
  • ◆Parent partnership through monthly strategy meetings
  • ◆Transparent communication on grades and deadlines
  • ◆Focused preparation for high-stakes assessments

“It's not enough to be smart anymore. Students need systems.”

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