PEN ON PAPER LEARNING
Whether it's tutoring to grasp complex concepts or advising to shape and navigate your path, we're here to help. POP believes in the power of a balanced education achieved through individualized approaches to help our students reach their goals and discover new ones.
POP emphasizes foundational learning that lasts a lifetime and outlasts exam cramming and reliance on technologies.
To honor the very human nature of learning, we have a zero-tolerance AI policy for both our students and our staff when it comes to anything related to teaching and learning.
Expert Virtual Tutoring & Advising
Pen on Paper (POP) Learning
Welcome to the POP family. We look forward to working with you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
College Applications Support
POP is offering end-to-end, individualized support with college applications for universities in the US, Canada, UK, and the EU. We take a holistic approach that includes everything from academic planning and strategy to test prep (SAT, ACT, AP, IB), essays, and completing the applications.
We also work with students applying to graduate schools and our test prep includes the GRE and MCAT.
Common App Essay Packages are Here!
In this very individualized process, each applicant is matched to an expert essay/college application coach who works with the applicant from start to finish. We are offering two packages for the Common App personal statement this year: one comprehensive package and one 'final look' editing package. Click below to learn more.
TESTIMONIALS
I found Pen on Paper when I was looking for a college chemistry tutor for my daughter. Her tutor has been fantastic--patient, thoughtful about noticing what works and what doesn't for my daughter, and very knowledgeable. Nina, who runs POP, checks in regularly about scheduling and progress. They have been a lifesaver for us.
Parent, Chicago
Fantastic tutors. I am truly impressed with Founder Nina's selection of professional tutors with expertise in specific sciences, foreign languages, math, and English. My son has had consistently good experiences with Adina and Dylan in particular, and excellent results. Highly recommend for parents seeking to give their kids that needed boost and individual attention. Seamless billing and virtual links. A wonderful service for your kids!
Parent, Washington DC
Pen on Paper Learning (Nina) got us through finish line during college admissions. I really appreciated our first initial conversation where Nina asked questions about my daughter, what she wanted to study in school, what she was studying now, etc. Nina took a holistic approach to her college apps. She also connected us to an amazing tutor who coached her through the SAT reading & writing section & college admissions essays. Nina worked w/my daughter on the math SAT. We also had check-ins & spreadsheets to keep us on track. They held my hand every step of the way while also encouraging my daughter to take ownership of the college admissions process.
Parent, New York, student placed into Rutgers-New Brunswick
Our daughter received tutoring precisely tailored to her needs for an AP CS exam. The tutor was available at times that worked for her and for a very reasonable fee. We would definitely look to POP learning for any future tutoring needs, and recommend the service enthusiastically to other parents.
Parents, Cambridge, MA
As a teacher, mentor, and friend of mine for over three years, Nina has guided me through the challenging areas of my academic career and has taught me valuable life skills such as organization and confidence. The one to two hour sessions each week have allowed me to quickly excel in my classes and achieve high marks. In addition, Nina is very understanding with her students, which is extremely motivating to continue learning and self improving.
Hannah, early acceptance to Stanford
Nina helped me unlock my full potential as a student by helping me to improve my study skills as well as my test taking strategies. She guided me through many difficult courses, school exams, and AP tests with great results and I greatly appreciate her help. Nina is great with her students and is very motivating and [encourages] her students to do their best work.
Matt, accepted to Wesleyan
Nina and Sarah are very professional and knowledgeable about their subjects. I recommend them highly.
Parent, Los Angeles
As a non-traditional prospective graduate student who hadn’t taken a math, English, or writing class in 5+ years, Nina really helped me brush up on the basic skills and concepts from the ground up in time to take the GRE. She was able to pinpoint where my strengths and weaknesses were, how I studied best, then curated a study plan that worked for me. A weakness included wanting to give up often, but Nina was always very kind and encouraging!
Kimny, Washington State University