Education resources in and beyond Wellesley, Mass.

October 17, 2025 by admin

Thanks to St. John School for sponsoring our swell roundup of local education resources such as tutors, college consultants, private schools, and more.

St. John School—Open House, Oct. 19

St. John School at 9 Ledyard St., Wellesley, offers small class sizes, STEM in grades K-6, seven specialist classes, over 25 after school clubs, after school care until 5pm, athletics (cross country, golf, basketball, cheer), and more. Open House Sunday, Oct. 19, 10am-11:30am.

St. John School, Wellesley

Admit Fit

Admit Fit, version 3 — Whether you need guidance on where to apply to college, an experienced editor who understands an admissions audience, or a project management helping hand, Admit Fit provides the support you need.

AdmitGenie

Admit Genie — AdmitGenie is a web platform that equips students with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed in admissions and beyond. Nehal Ramlukan drives the vision and development of the platform to ensure it delivers real value, while Harrison Webb helps bring that vision to families through outreach and accessibility.

DCD —Classroom Observation Day, Oct. 24

Dedham Country Day School — Prospective families can join DCD for a Classroom Observation (the next one is Oct. 24th), schedule a personal tour with a member of the admissions team, or connect with DCD’s head of school for Coffee and Conversation. Register here.

Fay School—Admission Open House, Nov. 2

Fay School — Fay School is located in Southborough, MA, 25 miles west of Boston, with convenient bus service from the city. The community includes day students in Kindergarten through grade 9 and boarding students in grades 7-9. Learn more about Fay at an Admission Open House on Sunday, November 2, 1pm-3pm.

Ivy Admit Consulting

Ivy Admit Consulting, Wellesley — Ivy Admit starts with a deep dive into your student’s unique background, building a bespoke roadmap that aligns with both their aspirations and the realities of competitive admissions. From curated academic and extracurricular planning to one-on-one essay coaching, we provide concierge-level support every step of the way.

MPD Junior Design Academy

Junior Design Academy, Sherborn — What does it mean to design? What can design teach us about how we experience and imagine the world around us? What can we learn about the past and the future through design? These are the kinds of interactive problems that students are encouraged to think about and experience.

Prepped & Polished

Prepped and Polished — Wellesley dad and lifelong educator, Alexis Avila runs Prepped and Polished with offices in Wellesley, Newton, Lexington, and Sudbury. Prepped and Polished offers one to one tutoring, test prep, executive function coaching, and admissions consulting. Prepped’s motto is A, B, C. Always do what’s Best for your Child. Contact 781-753-9951 or visit www.preppedandpolished.com

Sexton Test Prep & Tutoring

Sexton Test Prep & Tutoring — Sexton Test Prep is a boutique, family-run tutoring company specializing in personalized SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and academic support. We intentionally pair students with our expert tutors who deliver individualized strategies to maximize performance on standardized tests and academic work. Our proven approach builds confidence and achieves results.

The Well Resourced Parent

The Well Resourced Parent — Kerri Smith of The Well-Resourced Parent, offers a life raft to caregivers who feel like they are drowning, and specializes in parents of t(w)eens with mental health challenges. Her coaching equips parents with the resources they need to get grounded, self-regulate, trust themselves, and ensure their child has everything they need.