Welcome to ThinkSTEP
We transform students into responsible adults who are ready to succeed in a challenging and complicated world.
Student transformation
Our Mission
ThinkSTEP prepares students for the academic and soft skills that are required for success at university and beyond.
Our programs cultivate proactive and enthusiastic student leaders who achieve higher grades and AP/IB scores, discover their future goals, and build up impressionable resumés that top universities require.
We teach skills that top universities look for
Beyond academics, schools seek passionate and motivated leaders who have a purpose to make a difference in the world.
Grades aren't enough anymore.
In today’s competitive environment, top grades and test scores no longer guarantee admission to a top university. ThinkSTEP's innovative training elevates our students to become responsible adults who are ready for university life by teaching the following skills:
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Proactive Mindset
- Universities seek students who take charge of their own education and their own lives.
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Passion and Focus
- Students who combine two interests in their academics and extracurriculars have a higher chance of admission.
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Determination
- Students who face obstacles and overcome challenges show readiness for adult and university life.
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Desire to Improve the World
- Universities seek students who want to make an impact on society and prepare the world for the next generation.
Meet the Founder
Michael Sedwick
HARVARD. NYU. UCLA.
- Harvard University
Master's Degree, Journalism - NYU (Stern School of Business)
Bachelor's Degree, Business Economics - UCLA
Certificate in College Counseling - International Baccalaureate (IB)
Teaching Qualification: Investigating Inquiry - Advanced Placement (AP) Training:
Close Reading of and Writing from Challenging Primary Sources - Myers Briggs Type indicator (MBTI)
MBTI Step I Certification
Our Team
Meet the instructors and educators that make up the ThinkSTEP team.
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Michael Sedwick
Founder/CEO
Credentials
- A.L.M. Harvard University
- B.Sc. NYU Stern
- College Counseling Certificate, UCLA
- IB/AP Training and Certifications
- Meyers Briggs MBTI Certification
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Orrin Luc
Tutor and Essay Editor
Orrin loves to bring creativity to the classroom, using his deep expertise in Design Thinking and curriculum development. Orrin spent several years in Latin America as a US Peace Corps volunteer, and he enjoys sharing his love for culture and language with his students.
Credentials
- B.A., NYU Tisch
- English Teaching Experience at International Schools
- Curriculum Coordinator at IBM