What We Do

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Personalized Learning

At Sage College Prep, we believe wisdom grows when students have the time, guidance, and encouragement to fully develop their skills. Our personalized English tutoring for high school and college students focuses on building strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through tailored, one-on-one online support.

Whether you're working through challenging literature or gearing up for an important exam, our customized lessons meet you where you are and help you thrive by focusing on:

- Close reading and annotation

- Critical thinking and interpretation

- Sophisticated literary analysis

- Effective argumentation

- Clear, confident essay writing

- Thoughtful revision and editing

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College Essay Advising

At Sage College Prep, we help students uncover the stories that shape who they are. Our college essay advising goes beyond editing — it’s about nurturing self-awareness and bringing out each student’s unique voice. Through personalized one-on-one guidance, we transform life experiences into compelling personal statements that connect deeply with admissions teams. We provide a supportive environment where students can:

- Reflect on their personal journey

- Engage in meaningful self-discovery

- Illustrate their academic potential

- Convey expanding insight

- Write with clarity and purpose

The result is more than just a college essay — it’s a powerful expression of who they are and who they’re becoming, ready to make an impact where it matters most.

Short Courses

Our 6-week online humanities courses are designed to develop the key skills students need to excel in college humanities courses. Through close reading, literary analysis, and thoughtful discussion, students deepen their understanding of complex texts and sharpen their ability to craft clear, persuasive arguments — foundational skills for success in literature, history, philosophy, and related fields.

Courses are offered individually or in small groups to provide personalized guidance and foster rich intellectual engagement. For students looking to strengthen their writing voice, our Creative Writing course offers targeted practice in storytelling and the craft of writing.

Browse our course offerings below and get ready to approach college humanities with curiosity and confidence!

Sample Courses

The Basics:
| Analytical Writing
| The Short Story
| Creative Writing
| Genre Studies
| The Novel
| Poetry 101
| Philosophy 101

Topic-Based Courses:
| Existentialism
| Greek Mythology
| British Literature
| Contemporary Poetry
| Dystopian Fiction
| The Hero's Journey
| Into the Wild: Nature Writing
| Literature of Happiness
| Modernist Literature
| Science Fiction & Fantasy
| Renaissance Literature
| Romanticism
| Shakespeare 101
| Shakespeare in the Wild: An Environmental Approach
| Technology & Literature
| Women in Literature
| Individual Author Courses (e.g. Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson, or U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón)