Higher Learning
春苗補習

Established in 1993

84 Bowery, 3FL New York, NY 10013

212-941-0695

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Course Guide

PSAT & SAT Prep (Grades 9–12)
  • Reading – Identify main ideas, tone, and purpose; practice analyzing arguments and evidence
  • Writing & Language – Master grammar, punctuation, and sentence fluency
  • Math – Strengthen algebra, problem-solving skills, data analysis, geometry, and trigonometry basics
Specialized High School Exam Prep
  • Test strategies
  • Time management for long passages and complex math problems
  • Elimination methods to narrow answer choices
  • Balancing practice and review
  • Full-length practice tests to build stamina and confidence
  • Critical thinking and logical reasoning
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Problem-solving under mathematical conditions

Built on Excellence:

Curriculum aligned with New York State Common Core ELA and Math Standards

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Why Choose Us?

  • 32 years of quality teaching since 1993
  • Proven results
  • Experienced, certified, and dedicated teachers
  • Small class sizes

Course Guide

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Reading, Writing & Math (Grades 2–7)
  • Reading – Identify main ideas, tone, and purpose; practice analyzing arguments and evidence
  • Writing & Language – Improve grammar, punctuation, and sentence fluency
  • Math – Strengthen algebra, problem-solving, data analysis, geometry, and trigonometry basics
New York State Test Prep (Grades 3–7)
  • Prepare for NY State Exams
  • Build confidence and test readiness
Writing Class
  • Focus on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and writing forms
  • Writing process: drafting, editing, revising, and publishing
Summer Program (Grades 2–8)
  • Full-day or half-day English & Math classes
  • Be fully prepared for the upcoming school year
2024-08-06 (1)

Congratulations to our wonderful students on being accepted into the Specialized High School! Come pick up your gifts and celebrate this achievement with us. Bravo!

Specialized High School Admission Success

Specialized High School Admission Success

Teacher

33 Years of Quality Teaching Since 1993

Dedicated to providing students with proactive learning solutions and techniques that will stay with them for the duration of their academic careers.

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Guaranteed Results

75% of our SHSAT prep students were accepted into specialized high schools.

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Experienced and Licensed Teachers

We provide not just academic support but moral support throughout the process.

Congratulations Students of 2025 & 2024 who got accepted in the Specialized High School!

Aaron LuAiden WenAlexis JungAllyson Yip Andrew ChinAndrew XiongAnn ZhuoAnderson Chen Auden GageAva LamBenjamin KlareBianca Beleffi Bowen ZhengBrendan TanBrian YuBryce Wong Caleb LuCarson MuiChase MaCharles Sockey Chloe ChuDanny ChenDavid KnobelDevin Zheng Eason ChenEileen FengEric LiGorden Hui Grace FengJason DongJay ChenJaydon Mei Jennifer ZhengJonathan SangerJordan HuangJordan Kuang Joseph KennedyJoy LamboyJody LiKaitlin Lam Kama PanKeaton WenKrish PatniKyla Lee Leo GaoLianna HoLiam ChenLilianne Wu Lisa BurdiLiya ZhuLouie WangLucas Bark Macallan YuMaggie MiaoMarcus LeiMaya Chou Micheal DengNye TotteQi Lin WuRaphael Stoynov Rahui LeeRinka ShimizuRyan ChenSebastian Waldman Shea LiSoyun HanTaewoo KimTaylor Lee Teddy HuiTimothy GoughVictoria ChuVincent Zhao Wen Hui HuangYuan Yuan ChengYu Sen DongYu Ying Yang Yuze Chen
Aaron LuAllyson YipAnn ZhuoAnderson Chen Ava LamBrendan TanBryce WongDanny Chen Bianca BeleffiBenjamin KlareCarson MuiJustin Luo David KnobelGrace FengCaleb LuCharles Sockey Chloe ChuLisa BurdiJody LiJordan Huang Eason ChenJordan KuangJennifer ZhengYuan Yuan Cheng Kaitlin LamLeo GaoLiya ZhuLiam Chen Maggie MiaoRaphael StoynovLilianne WuMicheal Deng Marcus LeiSebastian WaldmeSoyun HanGorden Hui Rahui LeeShea LiKyla LeeNye Totte Taewoo KimLianna HoTimothy GoughJonathan Sanger Teddy HuiWen Hui HuangQi Lin WuYu Sen Dong Andrew XiongAiden WenMaya ChouRyan Chen Victoria ChuEileen FengChase MaVincent Zhao Andrew ChinBowen ZhengAuden GageLouie Wang Devin ZhengJason DongJay ChenJaydon Mei Eric LiYu Ying YangJoseph KennedyKama Pan Lucas BarkKrish PatniJoy LamboyAlexis Jung Keaton WenTaylor LeeMacallan YuBrian Yu Rinka ShimizuYuze Chen
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4.9
Based on 45 reviews
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Jordan Huang
00:04 12 Jul 25
Higher Learning is the best it got me to my dream school. There very good in SHSAT it help me with great skills
Response from the owner 19:02 11 Jul 25
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! Congrats that you got to your dream school! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your positive experiences with us.
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Jasmine Huang
18:58 11 Jul 25
Learning here feels like water—gentle yet powerful, always moving forward. The lessons flow with ease, washing away confusion and leaving behind clarity. Each session is like a calm river current, steady and reassuring, guiding me toward growth without force. In this space, knowledge doesn’t rush—it ripples, soaks in, and stays.
Response from the owner 19:02 11 Jul 25
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! Well said and we truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your positive experiences with us.
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UZ
18:49 08 Jul 25
I got into Stuyvesant, very thankful to Mr. Roda, his teaching style and materials are very helpful for me and many of my other classmates. I this place helped me a lot in preparing for SHSAT!
Response from the owner 19:04 11 Jul 25
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Google! Bravo and congratulation to get into the Stuyvesant! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our tutoring center. All the best!
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L. Deng
16:26 23 Nov 24
Higher Learning is a top-notch tutoring center that helps you master material for your upcoming grade, enabling you to stay ahead of your classmates.
Response from the owner 20:21 13 Dec 24
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your positive experiences with us.
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Chloe Chu
18:07 26 Aug 24
Great place for kids looking to take the SHSAT. Teachers are nice, knowledgeable, and willing to help if you need it. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner 18:35 26 Aug 24
Thanks Chloe for taking your time to review our service. Hopefully our service met your requirement and expectation. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
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wgewegaweg 31geragf
13:40 29 Jul 24
Macallan Yu - Higher Learning is not a bad place to learn specific things that you need help on. The higher level classes (based on grade levels) help you improve your skills, it refreshes your brain and it allows you to go deeper in thought. For example, in Mr. Roda's, class (SHSAT going to 8th grade), the skills he teaches helps students to sharpen ELA and Math skills in many areas. It can be applied on multiple types of tests, and especially, on school curriculums. However, the thing about Higher Learning is that the spacing of all the classrooms and the placement of them is pretty good, it seems a bit cramped together. When the classes end, everyone rushes through the hallway to leave through the stairs or the elevator. Personally, I used to take the elevator but I use the stairs, and as I take the stairs, it looks a bit weirder than the typical stairs. Also, many people rush down the stairs increasing the risk of someone tripping and falling. Other than that, I think Higher Learning is A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN NEW CONCEPTS!!!
Response from the owner 16:44 30 Jul 24
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Google! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our tutoring center. Hope you get improvement in your study.
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Sammi Zhao
03:52 26 Jul 24
My kids had a good experience with Higher Learning. Teachers are knowledgeable and experienced. I recommend this place!
Response from the owner 13:28 26 Jul 24
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Google! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your kids had a great learning experience with HL. Your kind words about our services mean a lot to us, We are committed to providing excellent service and are thrilled to know that we have met your expectations. Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to serving you better. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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lingshan qiu
22:36 25 Jul 24
My child loves this place.He said it helps him with learn a lot of new things like ela and also math.The staff here are super nice 10/10 best tutoring center.
Response from the owner 13:29 26 Jul 24
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Google! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your child loves our center. Your kind words about our services mean a lot to us. We are committed to providing excellent service and are thrilled to know that we have met your expectations. Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to serving you better. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Tianna Chan
16:05 25 Jul 24
Higher learning is a top notch tutoring center as it can help you learn a lot of material for your upcoming grade and you will be very much advanced then the other students in your class.
Response from the owner 17:05 25 Jul 24
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Google! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our tutoring center. Enjoy learning in HL!
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Madison Lee
13:17 25 Jul 24
I am a former student from Higher Learning Tutoring Center. My experience here was amazing. My teachers taught me a lot of material that helped me during the school year. Not only did we learn, the teachers taught us in fun ways. I have learned so much, and I recommend this tutoring place.
Response from the owner 17:05 25 Jul 24
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Google! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our tutoring center.