{"id":319,"date":"2018-07-09T19:06:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T19:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/willistondev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=319"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T18:18:02","slug":"center-for-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/academics\/center-for-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Academic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Williston\u2019s Center for Academic Success is a constellation of support that provides students at every level with the resources, instruction, and academic support they need to succeed. We offer levels of support for every kind of learner, ranging from drop-in writing and math centers to a structured Academic Strategies Tutorial and supported evening study hall. Housed in Clapp Library, the Center for Academic Success helps support and challenge students to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]\n

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If you have more detailed questions about Academic Support at Williston, please contact our Director of Academic Support, Anne Arent<\/a> at 413-529-3964 or aarent@williston.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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Only at Williston<\/h1>

\u2022 Dedicated Academic Support Team<\/p>\n

\u2022 Innovative Math, Writing, and Science Resource Centers and peer tutoring program<\/p>\n

\u2022 Academic Strategies Tutorial<\/p>\n

\u2022 Supported Study Halls<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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Help is All Around<\/h2>\n
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Writing Center<\/h2>\n

Modeled on the Amherst College writing program, Williston\u2019s Writing Resource Center gives you one-on-one support to help you become a more flexible and effective writer. Staffed by professional writing teachers and peer tutors, the center is open during the class day and during evening study periods. Whether you\u2019re working on a term paper, a creative writing exercise, or a college essay, you can bring work to be critiqued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1018210″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Science Center<\/h2>\n

Calling all science students! If you want help with an assignment, extra practice problems, or just a quiet environment to do homework, you are welcome at the Science Resource Center, where science teachers and student tutors are eager to assist. You\u2019ll find they\u2019re patient, explain difficult concepts fluently, and generally exude a passion for all things science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”387″ img_size=”thumbnail-square”]\n

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Math Center<\/h2>\n

We speak math here. Welcome to the Math Resource Center, where you can get help with homework or just talk about cool mathematical concepts with math-maven faculty and students. The center has regularly scheduled hours each school day, so you can book an appointment or drop in with questions. The center supports math at all levels, ranging from Algebra 1 to BC Multivariable Calculus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1019895″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Aret\u00e9 Peer Tutors<\/h2>\n

Aret\u00e9 is Williston\u2019s peer academic tutoring organization (named for the Greek word meaning excellence). Juniors and seniors in high academic standing are invited to be tutors, and are then matched with peers looking for extra support in the tutors\u2019 area of strength. Aret\u00e9 tutoring is available during the class day, activities periods, and evening study hall hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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Academic Support Programs<\/h2>\n