A pre-qualifying standardized achievement test is required. Verbally talented students are matched with professional writers and assignments are exchanged by mail. SAT-V or PLUS test required. Upper high school level writing and science courses as well. Textbooks accompany on-line work.
Instructors help students by e-mail.
EPGY, Ventura Hall, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-4115. The National Magazine of Student Writing for grades 6-12. Students are matched with a mentor who is on staff at the magazine and receive personalized assignments geared to improve specific skills. No tests required. Merlyn's Pen, P.O. Box 1058, East Greenwich, RI 02818-0964.