The Institute For Higher Learning

04/19/2021

IHL named "Best ACT/SAT Prep" and "Best Learning Center/Tutor" in the Detroit Free Press Best of the Best 2020!

09/10/2020

SEEN Magazine profile on IHL Founder Mayssoun Bydon.

Renowned college-admissions expert Mayssoun Bydon, the founder of Ann Arbor's Institute for Higher Learning, weighs in on this unprecedented school year

09/09/2020

Mayssoun Bydon, IHL's Founder and Managing Partner, talks about the growing divide between public and private school education as new year begins.

Some experts say this school year will reveal an educational divide 'like we’ve never seen before'

09/08/2020

Managing Partner Mayssoun Bydon discusses tips for applying to college while dealing with COVID.

"This will be a college search season like no other."

08/31/2020

If you are a teacher in Michigan and in need of supplies for the school year, please send us a link to your Amazon Wishlists here or via email to [email protected]. IHL would love to help a few deserving teachers this fall!

10/22/2019

The Institute for Higher Learning is seeking to hire a small number of new tutors to provide one-on-one standardized exam tutoring from its Ann Arbor office or via videoconference. The time commitment varies but is expected to be 3-10 hours per week.

GMAT/GRE:
o Applicants must be admitted to, attending or graduate of a top 10 business school or graduate program
o Scored in 99th percentile on official GMAT or GRE within the past five years (or regularly tutored GMAT and/or GRE if longer than five years)

SAT/ACT:
o Applicants must be a graduate of a top undergraduate program
o Scored in 99th percentile on official SAT or ACT within the past five years (or regularly tutored SAT and/or ACT if longer than five years)

Applicants who are capable of teaching multiple exams are encouraged to apply. Previous teaching or tutoring experience is preferred. Current graduate / Ph.D. students and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit résumé and cover letter via email to [email protected]. Cover letter should include undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) GPA, exam type(s), date(s) and score(s), and a brief bio/statement of interest. Official transcripts and exam score reports will be requested upon interview.

Hourly compensation starts at $50 per hour.

07/10/2019

The Institute for Higher Learning is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator to administer daily operations and support the Management Team. Office environment is dynamic and fast-paced, so efficient multitasking is a necessary skill. Position is a unique combination of administrative and management tasks.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
Handle general office manager duties.
Handle emails, correspondence & schedule of Managing Partner utilizing Outlook.
Keep thorough and exhaustive task list for Managing Partner.
Maintain and track client files, office inventory & client materials.
Conduct document review, Internet searches & other research.
Correspond with clients via email, telephone & in person.
Answer phones and greet clients and manage company email inbox.
Remotely manage team of consultants and their workflow.
Provide additional support and complete various projects as necessary.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills with superior attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
The ability to gracefully multitask with deadlines and frequent interruptions.
Great flexibility in responding to changing business needs and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent computer skills.
Extensive research experience with online sources.
A positive attitude with a superior service focus and an ability to form excellent client relationships.
Demonstrated ability to treat confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and accuracy in all aspects of work.
1-3 years of progressive office experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required.

This is a salaried position with benefits.

Please submit résumé and cover letter via email to [email protected].

09/15/2016

Heads up to all Sept takers w - policy no longer automatically exempts you from taking the experimental section!

05/02/2016

The view from our New York office!