Our mission is to empower students to achieve their highest potential by guiding them through every step of the U.S. college admissions process with expertise, integrity, and personalized support.
Stuck with unimpressive sceres? We reach our signature curriculam to simplify complex test prep questions.
Stuck with unimpressive sceres? We reach our signature curriculam to simplify complex test prep questions.
SAT / ACT Mastery & Decoder Method
Stratigic guidance for top-tire university acceptances
Aligning student strenghts with their ideal future careers.
Parents consistently praise our clarity, results, and personalized approach. Our students don’t just improve scores — they gain confidence, direction, and a clear plan for success.
Through strategic positioning, compelling applications, and intentional preparation, our students earn acceptances to top universities across the U.S. and Canada.
Our Decoder Method delivers measurable results. On average, our students increase their SAT scores by 300 points and boost their ACT composite by 6 points in fewer sittings.
Without a doubt, Maryam was one of the best college advisors I have ever worked with. She made it easy for me to go through the editing process for essays, pick the best schools for me, and understand how each essay will affect me in the process. I can proudly say I am happy at my current college thanks to Maryam, and it is in the top 15 colleges for my major, if that counts as well. All in all, she was the best!
Maryam was an incredible tutor, and I’m so grateful for her guidance throughout the standardized testing process. Her test-taking strategies were clear, effective, and easy to apply, helping me significantly boost my scores. Thanks to her expertise, I scored well into the 1500s on my SAT and achieved National Merit Scholar status. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and skilled tutor!
As a student from Denmark, I never imagined I’d have a shot at an Ivy League school—especially since the admissions process is so different from what I was used to. Maryam helped me craft a compelling application that truly stood out, and now I’m a proud student at Harvard University. I couldn’t have done it without her!
Davis Family – Palo Alto, CA
Nishak Iyer – Naperrille,IL
Backs Family
Affirm Education was founded on a simple truth: college is a critical milestone, not the destination. College admissions are an important gateway to opportunities ahead, but the qualities that drive long-term success—curiosity, character, confidence, and even humor—cannot be measured by grades or test scores alone. The students who thrive in the long run are those who cultivate not only their academic abilities but also a strong sense of self.
As a graduate of Stanford and Harvard, I understand how elite institutions evaluate applicants. But I also know that acceptance is only the beginning. This insight inspired the creation of our Decoder Method™, a framework that goes beyond test scores to teach students how to think clearly, adapt quickly and perform under pressure.
We complement this academic rigor with thoughtful college and career counseling that helps students articulate their stories with clarity and authenticity. When students feel seen, prepared, and confident, success follows—both academically and personally.
Maryam Garba, Ph.D. (’27), Ed.M., B.A., PMP
Founder, Affirm Education
Our mission is to empower students to achieve their highest potential by guiding them through every step of the U.S. college admissions process with expertise, integrity, and personalized support.