BECOME AN ELITE SCHOLAR
In the age of AI, social media, and mediocrity, human society feels like it has lost its sense of greatness and wonder.
Becoming a master in one field is no longer enough. You need to become a master of many fields.
The 1% Scholar is designed for this very purpose.
We help high school level students achieve mastery by studying the Great Books from the greatest thinkers. We help them build professional portfolios that develop the logic, focus, and leadership skills necessary to become global elites.
SOLVING THE AI CRISIS
PROTECTING INCOME: AI replaces the average but we build the irreplaceable.
KILLING DISTRACTION: We train students to focus in a world of 5-second videos.
THE RESULTS: We help students master the intellect that drives high test scores (SATs, APs, etc.) and CEO-level leadership.
Master Classical Wisdom & Shape Your Future
In standard schools, students read summaries. In our program, students read the classics written by the world’s greatest minds. We build the leadership skills that Ivy League universities and global companies demand.
Mastery of Great Books
Engage deeply with classical literature through expert guidance that transforms reading into profound insight and personal development.
Personalized Intellectual Growth
Forge a unique academic identity through mentorship that connects timeless wisdom to your specific future goals and ambitions.
Real-World Wisdom
Students learn to connect timeless ideas to everyday decisions, relationships, and challenges so they can navigate life with confidence and maturity.
Why This Program?
Classical education is proven to produce more successful students than modern schooling. We go beyond teaching concepts and develop the whole person by cultivating virtue, wisdom, and critical thinking skills.
Superior Test Scores
According to the College Board 2023 Total Group Profile Report, students who study Classical Language and Literature consistently score significantly higher on the SAT than the national average.
Fills the Skills Gap
A 2024 NACE Job Outlook Survey found that while 98% of employers want “Critical Thinking,” only about half of recent graduates have it. Our program fills this gap.
Leaders in the Age of AI
As experts begin to realize, the AI industry needs moral thinkers who can break down complex ideas and outcomes into clear, precise instructions. Our program prepares students for that future.
For more information about our program, see here.
Meet the Founder: Bryce Van Ross
Polymath. Futurist. Mentor.
Bryce has mentored many students across the elite educational landscape of Los Angeles, California. As a former teacher at EF Academy Pasadena, he led programs in AP Calculus, Statistics, and Robotics.
Legacy of Excellence
NASA Software Researcher: Developed robotics software and simulation tools for free-flying robots on the International Space Station at NASA Ames
Astrophysics Scholar: Utilized machine learning and data analysis to improve exoplanet detection methods at the Carnegie Observatories
MIT Research Fellow: Conducted advanced research into 3D geometry and industrial 3D printing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mathematics Specialist: Holding an M.S. in Mathematics, his thesis applied complex theoretical mathematical patterns to help explain the Many-Worlds theory of Quantum Mechanics
His Vision
Bryce views the Great Books not as relics but as blueprints for excellence.
His vision is simple: to provide students with the cultural literacy and logical agility required to lead in a complex, tech-driven future.
He is not just a teacher; he is a partner in your student’s pursuit of the 1%.
Tuition
Three simple plans to choose from. The longer the commitment, the greater the results.
PLAN ALPHA:
$800 / Month
The trial plan to see if the program is the right fit for an aspiring scholar.
PLAN BETA:
$2,000 / Quarter
The sprint where a serious scholar is born.
PLAN GAMMA:
$6,000 / Year
The legacy commitment for creating an elite scholar.