Are sessions live or recorded?

All sessions are live via Zoom. We don't use pre-recorded content. The value is in the direct instruction and the ability for students to ask questions in real time. Sessions are typically 60–90 minutes, held once or twice per day during the two-week program.

What platform do you use?

Sessions run on Zoom. Students need a device with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection. No additional software is required. Enrolled families receive a Zoom link before the program starts.

What if my student misses a session?

Missing one or two sessions happens. When it does, we send a session summary covering what was covered that day. Since sessions are small and discussion-based, repeated absences do affect what your student gets out of the program, but a session here or there won't derail anything.

What is your refund policy?

Full refunds are available up to 7 days before the program start date. Within 7 days, your spot can be transferred to a future session but no cash refund is issued. If NextArc cancels a session for any reason, all enrolled students receive a full refund automatically.

How does the 30% giving-back program work?

30% of our profits go directly to local educational institutions. We start with elementary schools in our community and add more as we grow. We work directly with teachers and principals to fund supplies, books, field trips, and after-school materials. No applications, no overhead layer. Just direct support for the classroom.

Is this program only for students in Charlotte?

No. NextArc is available to students anywhere in the US. The program runs fully virtually. Our school-funding partners are currently local, but enrollment is open nationwide.

Why is the program only $130?

We keep the price low intentionally. NextArc is built by students who benefited from access to the right resources and want to make that available to more families. We operate lean, our instructors are passionate about teaching, and we believe cost shouldn't be the reason a student doesn't get ahead. 30% of profits go back to local elementary schools as classroom funding.

How many students are in each session?

Sessions are capped at 5 students per specialist. This is the core of how NextArc works. Small enough that the specialist knows everyone's name, sees where they're struggling, and adapts to each one. We won't increase that cap to fit more students.

For Parents, NextArc STEM Learning

For Parents

High school counselors
scratch the surface.
We go deeper.

Your child’s school counselor manages hundreds of students. We work with yours directly, guided by top AP and IB students who just walked the same path months ago.

Subject-specific, not surface-level

Each instructor focuses on one part of the program. When your student is working through science, they’re taught by someone who genuinely knows that subject, not a generalist covering everything at half effort.

You stay in the loop

Weekly parent updates throughout the program. You’ll know exactly what was covered, what your student struggled with, and the plan going into the next session.

A roadmap, not just a session

We help students figure out which classes to take, what scores to aim for, and what their academic path looks like. Most counselors rarely have time for that conversation.

What you get

More than ten days of lessons.

The program is two weeks. What students walk away with lasts longer than that. Here’s what your family gets from enrolling.

The spark

A reason to think harder.

The real outcome of NextArc isn’t a grade or a worksheet. It’s the moment a student stops asking “what’s the answer?” and starts asking “why does this work?” We push past grade level deliberately so students see what they’re truly capable of. Most leave the program already curious about the next subject they want to dig into.

Certificate of completion

A credential they can proudly show.

Every student who finishes the two weeks receives a signed NextArc Certificate of Completion. It lists the subjects covered, the instructors who taught them, and the hours completed. Real documentation for applications, transcripts, and conversations with their school.

Community access for life

You’re part of NextArc, not just enrolled in it.

Once you’re in our circle, you stay in it. Every student we’ve worked with, plus every family in our community, is invited to the STEM events we run year-round: STEM nights, local meetups, guest sessions, and outreach events. Open to families who enrolled and to families who didn’t. We’re building a long-term STEM community in our area, and your student is part of it.

Who teaches your student

Focused instructors, not generalists.

Every NextArc instructor is a strong student or recent graduate who earned high AP and SAT scores and focuses on one part of our program, not a generalist stretched across everything. They’ve just finished this exact curriculum themselves.

Math Instructor

Covers pre-algebra, Algebra I and II, and pre-calculus foundations. Chosen for top performance in advanced math through AP Calculus BC and competitive math experience.

Technology Instructor

Covers computer fundamentals and intro Python logic. Chosen for high AP Computer Science scores, hands-on coding and robotics experience, and a strong tech track record.

Science Instructor

Covers earth science through biology and chemistry basics, taught as a way of thinking rather than memorization. Brings the curiosity that earned them top marks themselves.

SAT Prep & College Instructor

Handles SAT readiness plus the basics of college admissions: applications, course selection, and what matters most. Chosen for a top SAT score and firsthand experience with the same prep process students are entering.

Finance Instructor

Covers personal finance basics: saving, budgeting, and how money really works at a high-school level. Chosen for a strong record in finance coursework and the ability to make these topics click for younger students.

We don’t hire random tutors. Every instructor goes through a structured qualification process before they work with any student.

They submit their AP and SAT score reports and complete a subject-area interview before they ever log in to a session.

The result: students work with instructors who know the material well enough to teach it, not just repeat it.

AP score verification

Strong AP scores (4s and 5s) in the academic areas they support. We see the actual score report, not just a claim.

SAT verification

A strong SAT result for anyone supporting test prep and college planning, backed by the real score report.

Subject interview

A 20-minute interview where they have to explain a hard concept simply. If they can’t, they don’t teach it.

Want to know who’s teaching your student? Meet your student’s instructors →

Questions? We’ll give you
a straight answer.

Send us a quick message: program details, whether it’s a good fit, how to prepare your student. Include your availability and we’ll set up a call.

Prefer email? contact@nextarclearning.com

High school counselorsscratch the surface.We go deeper.