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Beaven and Associates With over forty years of experience, Beaven & Associates helps students excel in the classroom and on national tests.

We guide students as they seek admission into top prep schools and colleges.

In Memory of Our Dear Colleague, Peter R. BeavenIt is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our dear colleague...
08/13/2026

In Memory of Our Dear Colleague, Peter R. Beaven

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Peter R. Beaven, who passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026, at the age of 82.

Peter dedicated his life to education and to helping young people reach their full potential. For 50 years, through Beaven & Associates in Andover, he guided thousands of students toward some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States. He was also the author of 17 books on English vocabulary, structure, and usage.

Peter’s work through Passport Exchange created another special legacy—bringing European students and American families together and opening doors to new countries, languages, histories, cultures, and ways of life.

As one former host, Robert H., beautifully expressed:

“Hosting a student began a life-long friendship that opened the door to another country, landscape, language, history, way of thinking and way of life.”

That spirit captured so much of what Peter believed in: that education goes far beyond the classroom, and that bringing people from different countries and cultures together can create friendships and understanding that last a lifetime.

Peter’s greatest legacy was the countless lives he touched, the minds he challenged, and the confidence he inspired. We will remember him for his remarkable knowledge, curiosity, kindness, love of learning, and passion for life.

Our heartfelt condolences go to Peter’s sisters, family, friends, students, host families, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rest in peace, Peter. Your legacy will live on in the many lives you touched and the doors you opened. You will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

08/08/2026

For fifty years, Beaven & Associates has been helping students achieve their academic goals through private tutoring. We are proud to be recognized as the BEST of 2025 Andover Award Winner in the Tutoring Service category by Business Rate, based on verified Google Reviews and independent data analysis. Whether a student needs help in an academic subject, or is preparing for the SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, or LSAT, our experienced tutors provide the guidance and knowledge students need to succeed. See why students have excelled from our tutelage for more than five decades.

06/24/2026

Beaven & Associates has offered for over fifty years individual tutoring to help students reach their potential in various classroom subjects. Our experienced professionals customize each tutorial to meet a student’s learning style, strengthen his skills, and build confidence.

Those who prepare with us for standardized tests learn how high they can aim to be on the right track for admission to the school of their choice and what steps to take to strengthen the English and math requirements needed for the tests. Our preparations include SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, and LSAT.

06/12/2026

For 50 years, Beaven & Associates has aided students in achieving their academic goals through personalized, one-on-one tutoring. Our team of tutors tailor each session to the individual, giving each student an edge over his peers. We offer tutoring in regular academic subjects, as well as in such test preparations as for the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, and LSAT. Call 978-475-5487 or email [email protected] for more information.

02/16/2026

Beaven & Associates has been recognized as the BEST of 2025 Andover Award Winner in the Tutoring Service category by Business Rate based on verified Google Reviews and independent data analysis. This award follows another honor mentioned a few months ago by The Better Business Bureau for outstanding customer satisfaction, reputation, and service excellence. This recognition reflects our commitment to private tutoring. We offer tutoring in regular subjects as well as tutoring to prepare for SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, and other standardized tests. Call 978-475-5487 or visit beavenandassociates.com for additional details.

12/17/2025

At Beaven & Associates we offer a student one on one attention, on either a school subject, or on preparation for a standardized test, which brings up school subjects, glossed over in school, never mastered, or never introduced at all.

When a student aims for a higher score on the SSAT or HSPT for admission to prep school, we first evaluate the student’s background and performance level, go over the results with the parents and then set up a program to address academic prerequisites.

If the student is aiming for a graduate program and needs help with the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT, we meet with the graduate to likewise evaluate the background and performance level. Our experienced tutors can then craft an academic approached that works to meet the student’s requirements.

Students who work with us have the advantage of our fifty years of experience.

As middle school and high school students face increasing challenges in their academic journey, statistics from the ACT ...
01/28/2025

As middle school and high school students face increasing challenges in their academic journey, statistics from the ACT reveal concerning trends in readiness for college admission. The percentage of students meeting all four college readiness benchmarks dropped from 22% in 2022 to 20% in 2023.* Meanwhile, the percentage of students failing to meet any benchmarks has risen from 41% to 43%.* These shifts reflect the lasting impact of the pandemic years on students' academic preparedness, leaving many prep school and college-bound students at a disadvantage.

At Beaven & Associates, we are committed to reversing this trend. With over forty years of tutoring experience, we specialize in test preparation for the SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, and ACT. Our experienced tutors have since 1976 provided personalized learning plans that address each student’s unique needs, helping each gain the academic skills and confidence necessary to succeed on these critical exams.

* https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4249787-act-scores-college-readiness-32-year-low/

According to the nationwide ACT survey*, 62 percent of 2022 high school graduates enrolled in either a two-year or four-...
12/03/2024

According to the nationwide ACT survey*, 62 percent of 2022 high school graduates enrolled in either a two-year or four-year college right after finishing high school. However, students’ college readiness has reached historically low levels, as reflected in several indicators, including the lowest ACT scores in three decades and declining SAT scores—the two main standardized tests used for college admissions. Despite this, more than 80 percent of high school seniors claim they feel "very" or "mostly" academically prepared for college.

Despite historically high confidence, students are at historically low levels of college readiness. At Beaven & Associates, we have over forty-five years of experience in helping students master the academic background each needs to excel on the ACT, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE and other standardized tests. Our dedicated team of experienced tutors offers personalized learning plans tailored to each student's needs. We strive to enable each student to gain admission to the school he or she aspires to attend.

*https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/high-school-students-think-they-are-ready-for-college-but-they-arent/2024/02

This week's vocabulary and etymology deep dive is centered on 'ecumenical,' as in, "Some Christians try to defend an ecu...
10/04/2024

This week's vocabulary and etymology deep dive is centered on 'ecumenical,' as in, "Some Christians try to defend an ecumenical account of faith that does not depend upon the Christian God."

This word comes from the Greek 'oikoumenē,' meaning something like 'the inhabited world,' This in turn ultimately derives from the Greek 'oikos,' meaning 'house.' 'Ecumenical' is best understood by the former, as something that relates to the whole inhabited world in generality.

"All knowledge should be subject to examination and reason."-AristotleCritical thinking is needed to make sense of knowl...
10/01/2024

"All knowledge should be subject to examination and reason."

-Aristotle

Critical thinking is needed to make sense of knowledge. Unfortunately, school systems today struggle to teach critical thinking, especially insofar as technology has made it easier for students to outsource their thinking.

At Beaven & Associates, we pride ourselves on teaching critical thinking. Using the Socratic method of teaching- asking questions rather than giving answers- allows students to learn better critical thinking skills than they would otherwise.

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