Report Card and Updated College List

Each of the following unsolicited comments came from unique students or parents:

  • “[My son] has expressed how much easier math has become since working with you. He said, ‘Mrs. Schneider just knows how to make it so much less complicated.’ . . . When a 16 year old boy raves about a teacher/tutor unprovoked, it is no small thing!” (Parent and Student - 2025)

  • “Thank you for all your help with the SAT and ACT - I couldn’t have done it without you! You are amazing at what you do, and I credit you for a lot of my college acceptances.” (Student - 2024)

  • “This has just been the best experience for [our daughter] . . . I think your tutoring has helped her become a better student overall. . . [S]he made tremendous progress - can’t even tell she missed a few semesters!” (Parent - 2024)

  • “[Our son] will benefit from the maximum amount of “Nancy time” he can get. (Parent - 2024)

  • “How did you get all of that done in one session? Do minutes turn into hours when you cross the threshold of 409 Arbor Road?” (Parent - 2024)

  • “Ever thankful for [our son’s] test prep with you! +270pts from his PSAT score - wow! “  (Parent - 2024)

  • “[Our daughter] was SO EXCITED to tell us she did better [on the ACT] and I agree - her confidence is growing. She’s pumped to keep trying and knows how important this test will be to reach her ultimate goals. Thank you for lifting her up!!” (Parent - 2023)

  • “I truly want to thank you for always believing in me, especially during the toughest times of high school. I honestly do not know what I would’ve done without your guidance at times. I will continue to use the things you taught me these past couple of years. I now feel like I can take on the challenges of college.” (Student - 2023)

  • “[W]orking with you over the years really helps me feel like [our kids] have access to the tools to help them be academically successful at this important time in their lives.” (Parent - 2023)

  • “Thank you so much! I can see [my daughter’s] confidence build each week.” (Parent - 2022)

  • “My children are incredibly fortunate to have had your support through their middle and high school years. The lessons you have taught them and the values instilled go way beyond math, science, and English. Your emphasis on focus, organization, accountability, and engaged learning will influence them for the better for the rest of their lives.” (Parent - 2022)

  • “I . . . thank you so much for developing me into the fine student that I have become. I have definitely made positive strides towards becoming organized as a result of your academic coaching.” (Student - 2022)

  • “[My son] recently said that he learns something about himself each time he is there with you.” (Parent - 2022)

  • “I can say with 100% certainty that you have changed my entire life for the better. I would absolutely not be where I am right now without you.” (Student - 2021)

  • “You will forever be considered one of the most important factors in [our son’s] (eventual) success in life. Thank you for all you have done.” (Parent - 2021)

  • “We are so proud of our boy! And, it would not have been possible without your help!!!!! He was actually giddy about his scores. (Us too) . . . The confidence you’ve given [our son] is priceless.” (Parent - 2021)

  • “BAM! Yes! As always, a resonating blog, Mrs. Schneider mind-fuel.” (Parent - 2021)

  • “[My 19 year old son] told me you were the best teacher/tutor he has encountered.” (Parent - 2021)

  • “You are the best teacher hands down of anyone I know and the sweetest person!! I feel confident going into the [ACT] because of you.” (Student - 2020)

  • “Your sessions definitely help me feel a lot more comfortable with the [ACT], in a way I honestly thought was impossible . . . I appreciate how organized and pragmatic your approach is. It is truly incredible.” (Student - 2020)

  • “You are such a life saver!!! Thank you so much for the amazing instruction in math. This is the most [my daughter] has learned all year.” (Parent - 2020)

  • “I am honored to have worked with you for three years. You helped me not only improve my math and critical thinking skills but improve my study skills . . . and time management. I feel much more confident knowing that I can conquer anything that I set my mind to . . . I am looking forward to becoming a Wahoo!” (Student - 2019)

  • “You helped me to stay organized and prioritize what needed to get done first. You also helped me stay calm and not get really overwhelmed.” (Student - 2019)

  • “You have made a difference in my son’s life. No doubt you have done so for many children, and it is a profound difference. I am indebted to you for your extraordinary gift of understanding of young people, the subject they need to learn, and your ability to impart that knowledge. [My son] never complains (as young men can do when required to study) when he comes from a session with you; he always says it was very beneficial. . . You are a treasure for young minds.” (Parent - 2018)

  • “It is amazing what you can accomplish in an hour.” (Parent - 2018)

  • "Thank you for all of your hard work with our daughter this year.  I can't say it enough, how blessed we are that you choose to use your giftedness to help students who struggle to achieve their potential. More than anything, though, I am grateful that you see our daughter for the person she is, beyond the things she struggles with.  There is no message more powerful to a student than the one that says an adult (who is not the mom) believes in you."  (Parent - 2017) 

  • “The way you are able to motivate and push [our daughter] to work hard is remarkable.” (Parent - 2017)

  • “When I read your email and your analysis, all I could think of was wow! . . . I wish I had known about you earlier, but I do still have two more kids.

    :-)” (Parent - 2017)

  • “[Our daughter] is on cloud nine Thank you! Your help made her college dreams reachable.” (Parent - 2017)

  • "Your weekly updates have allowed me to have conversations with my daughter about math instead of 'interrogations.' The way that you are able to motivate and push her to work hard is remarkable . . .You have shown her that with hard work, she can learn math." (Parent - 2017)

  • "I am most impressed with your professionalism and the amount of progress you have made with our son in a short amount of SAT prep time." (Parent - 2017)

  • "I really appreciate you!  I think I can talk till I'm blue, and all my children hear is 'blah, blah, blah,' but they truly respect you, and both seem more focused on their work." (Parent - 2016)

  • I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me this year and all the years we have been together.  I would not have made it through this year without your help and guidance.  I hope you can put up with me for one more year!  (Student - 2016)

  • "You're a rock star (and numbers whiz) and we appreciate all of your time and dedication!"  (Parent - 2016)

  • “We are so blessed that you have chosen to teach and coach students instead of practicing law.  You have a rare gift, something that is in you and that cannot be taught.” (Parent – 2016)

  • “Your work with our son has been tremendous and has motivated him in ways we could have never imagined. We have had experiences with academic coaching in the past but never to such a positive extent.  I cannot begin to adequately express how thankful I am for all you are able to accomplish in your mere hour with him.”  (Parent – 2015) 

  • “I have enjoyed having you for the last three years and will miss your guidance and support!” (Student - 2015)  

  • “If it wasn’t for you, I probably would not have taken any AP classes or pushed myself.” (Student – 2014)

  • “With regards to tutoring, to be as well-versed in each subject as Nancy is very rare.  She has a gift of succinctly guiding, explaining, and achieving so much to keep her students on task in a session. All the while, she makes time to listen to each student’s personal triumphs and struggles.  She provides guidance as well as a safe haven; ready to render words of encouragement and positivity each class period, all the while, holding the students accountable.  If ever there was a teacher who encompasses love, unending generosity, commitment to others, and the highest ideals of the teaching profession, it would be Nancy Schneider!” (Parent - 2013)

  • “From the beginning, Nancy’s intuitive nature and caring ways allowed her to quickly establish a rapport of trust and understanding with our son.  From there, she’s opened vast possibilities to him that not only included elevated academic goals but extracurricular interests as well.” (Parent - 2013)

    Arbor Road Academy has been open since 2015. My former students have matriculated to the following colleges:

Anderson University

Appalachian State University

Auburn University

Berklee College of Music

Boston University

Bowdoin College

Brown University

The Citadel

Clark University

Clemson University

Colby College

Colgate University

College of Charleston

Columbia University

Davidson College

Dennison University

Dickinson College

Duke University

East Carolina University

Elon University

Emerson College

Emory University

Fairfield University

Fordham University

Furman University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia State University

Grinnell College

Hampden-Sydney College

High Point University

Miami University of Ohio

New York University

North Carolina State University

Northeastern University

Olin College of Engineering

Pratt Institute

Princeton University

Rhodes College

Roanoke College

Rochester Institute of Technology

Sewanee: The University of the South

Savannah College of Art and Design

Syracuse University

Tulane University

Tufts University

University of Chicago

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Kentucky

University of Mississippi

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

University of Pennsylvania

University of Rhode Island

University of Richmond

University of South Carolina

University of Tennessee

University of Virginia

Vanderbilt University 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Wake Forest University

Washington & Lee University

Wesleyan University

Western Carolina University

William & Mary

William Peace University

Winthrop University 

Wofford College