When life hands you lemons, make a business out of it.
The Est Institute began as a simple side-hustle for a 16-year-old girl in 2014.
Throughout Lauren’s four years at Stone Bridge High School, she enrolled in eleven AP courses and dual-enrolled through James Madison University. Between her AP test, dual enrollment, and SAT/ACT fees, public school had suddenly become expensive.
Lauren decided to take matters into her own hands by offering affordable SAT prep sessions to Loudoun and Fairfax students, improving her own SAT score in the process.
The rest is history.
She had such tremendous success that word spread and her services expanded. Even after leaving the state to study neuroscience at the University of Florida, she still met with students virtually on a need-based basis. Eight years and hundreds of students later, the Est Institute was finalized…
And here we are.
FAQs
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The Est Institute offers educational and professional services to individuals of all ages and ability levels. Here’s a snapshot: in October 2022 alone, we’ve helped people with algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, precalculus, AB calculus, college-level business calculus, SAT prep, ACT prep, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, history, cover letters, resumes, scholarships, college applications and essays, AP test prep, and even job interviews. We don’t like to say we do it “all”… but we definitely do it “most.”
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We’ll collect your name, phone number, and e-mail address to create your customer profile prior to attending your first session. We do not share that information with anyone. After the session concludes, you’ll get an invoice via e-mail that links to a secure payment portal. If you prefer to pay another way, just let us know. We’re breezy.
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The Est Institute is rooted in equal opportunity. If you feel as though you’d benefit from our services but need more time to pay, reach out to Lauren directly to discuss how we can work together to best meet your needs.
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By receiving instruction at the Est Institute—even just once—students are automatically considered to receive any of our rolling scholarships and awards. No inconvenient deadlines; no application fees… just the year-round practice of recognizing and rewarding excellence when deserved. Lauren will notify scholarship recipients personally and send a check to the awardee directly. If you are in need of financial assistance beyond our rolling performance-based scholarships, consider applying for one of our grant programs.
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Of course you can. Donations help finance our operating expenses, but more importantly, it allows us to give out scholarships and grants more frequently. The Est Institute also makes regular donations to a variety of local causes, so a donation can contribute to the expansion of our philanthropic efforts, too.
Donate here.