When Ivan’s family relocated to Latvia, he faced an ambitious challenge: complete two grades in a single academic year while preparing for admission to competitive U.S. universities. He already spoke English, but not yet at the academic level required for university admissions essays, SAT preparation, and advanced coursework.
Ivan chose SHKOLA’s self-study format, which allowed him to move at an accelerated pace while still receiving support from teachers and his Student Success Advisor. That flexibility made it possible to adapt to a new country, maintain academic progress, and prepare intensively for university applications at the same time.
Results:
- SAT score: 1437 / 1600
- Admission offer from Brown University (Ivy League)
- Admission offer from Pennsylvania State University
- Admission offer from University of Colorado Boulder
Ivan successfully completed both 11th and 12th grade in one year while studying through SHKOLA’s accredited online program.
