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About Us
Vertex Academic Services is comprised of a creative group of individuals who share a common vision: to be the premier
provider of academic services in New York City. We are educators that seek to revolutionize the education industry by providing
a much needed and valuable service to the families of New York. We see ourselves as consultants who appreciate that every family
is unique. We seek to understand each of our clients on an individual level and work with them utilizing whatever means possible
to provide a solution to their needs.
As an organization, we also want to give back to the community. We see it as our responsibility to contribute to the betterment of education in this city, state, and country and ultimately, to society as a whole. Vertex proudly offers scholarships to deserving students and gives charitably to several organizations.
Our Philosophy
In geometric terms, a vertex is the point of intersection. The concept has been expanded beyond the world of mathematics to mean the highest point of something. At Vertex Academic Services, we are committed to helping students achieve new heights by bringing together the different academic skills that today’s students need to be successful. We believe that learning is a life-long endeavor and the skills we teach are intended to serve students through high school, in college, and beyond. In our approach to learning we aim to deliver more than just quantifiable academic results; students at Vertex also acquire increased self-confidence and motivation towards academics, as well as increased intellectual curiosity and excitement about learning. Paramount to our educational philosophy is the fact that well-rounded individuals are successful individuals able to reap the greatest enjoyment out of life. As an organization and as individuals, we strive for excellence and integrity in all things.
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 Did You Know... |
The mean SAT score for college bound seniors in 2005 was 1028 (source: Collegeboard). The range (25th-75th percentile) of SAT scores for students admitted to Harvard in 2005 was 1400-1580 (source: US News & World Report).
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| Assessment |
Most students begin a Vertex program after taking a diagnostic assessment test that will help identify relative areas of strength and challenge. We administer a reassessment at specific points in a students program to evaluate their progress.
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