ThinkInsider Vol.2
Think Insider Vol.2 is Here! Let me guide you on a quick tour of Think:
From behind-the-scenes stories in the classroom to real-life graduate experiences; from the latest admissions updates to learning activities for rising students; plus AMC8 resource updates, our referral rewards, and the exclusive October surprises in the Think Treasure Box—every stop is packed with excitement!
👇Let’s scroll down to uncover the special surprises waiting for you and your child!
Think Must Know
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ACH Payment Reward
📢 ACH Payment Reward Notice
- Who can participate: Current students of Think Academy US Online long-term courses. Each student can participate once. Families with multiple children: each child must complete a separate ACH payment.
- Event period: September 25, 2025 – October 21, 2025, 11:59 PM PDT
- Payment method: ACH only, U.S. bank account required.
🎁 Benefits:
- Pay $0.10 to get a $5 Amazon Gift Card, sent to your registered email by 7:00 PM next business day.
- Multiple eligible children → receive one gift card per child.
- ACH payment for long-term courses → enjoy 1.5% discount on your next enrollment.
⚠️ Refunds & Changes: Refunds return to the original bank account; refunded payments lose any discounts or gift cards. Gift cards issued only to users who complete ACH payment.
Please message Think Zhuren on WeChat or Parent APP customer service for event details.
AMC 8 Resource Hub Biweekly Update
🎯 Helping students build skills step by step — new updates every other Friday!
📘 This Week’s Updates
- Practice Sets: Problems covering Number, Counting, and Geometry — complete with solutions — great for review and focused practice.
- Webinar Replay: Kick Off AMC 8 Sprint Season – Strategy & Resources
Led by competition coach Ranson, this session walks through key strategies and resources to support your AMC 8 prep.
📍 Where to Find the Resources
Visit the AMC 8 Resource Hub and scroll to the bottom. Look for “Explore More AMC 8 Resources” to access all updated materials.
👉 Access Now: AMC 8 Resource Hub
🔜 Next Release：New resources coming Friday, October 3. Stay tuned!
Teaching Team
Last week, all the students completed Lesson 4 and took the first stage test of the semester 💯.
The Stage Test is designed to help both teachers and parents clearly see your child’s learning progress and strengthen their foundation.
After each test, the system generates a personalized analysis report and assigns 3–8 targeted practice questions based on mistakes, helping students review the exact knowledge points they need to improve.
Next, let’s take a look at how to access your child’s Stage Test report! 👇
Stage Test Guidelines for Parents
Stage Tests are typically given every 3–4 lessons. We encourage students to plan their review and set aside time for these assessments. If your child cannot take the test live, it can still be accessed in the Student App.
Exclusive Support for Your Child’s Competition Prep
This fall, long-term class students will enjoy special competition-preparation benefits designed to build confidence and ease in the learning journey. Here’s what we’ve prepared for your child this fall:
More Preparation Support
In addition to the complimentary mock exams, we also offer paid short-term intensive courses as well as our newly developed Fall 2026 Mock Exam Explanation Classes. Families can choose the options that best match their child’s preparation needs.
All long-term class students this fall will receive one $20 coupon and one $30 coupon, which can be applied toward either short-term courses or Mock Exam Explanation Classes.
Teacher Alfi Jackson: Dedicated to Student Success
This week, we’d like to introduce Teacher Alfi Jackson, who teaches Grades 3 and 4 at Think Academy. She is a dedicated educator with a strong passion for math and teaching. Known for her thoughtful preparation, she carefully plans and practices her lessons to ensure smooth and engaging delivery.
Her classes are student-centered, encouraging learners to share ideas and take ownership of their learning. She also provides timely, personalized feedback that highlights each student’s strengths and offers guidance for growth.
Outside of class, Teacher Alfi supports her colleagues by sharing helpful tips and strategies. Her positive energy makes learning enjoyable for everyone.
We are proud to have teachers like Teacher Alfi Jackson who truly care about their students and are committed to helping them succeed.
✨ Who’s the next teacher you want to cheer for?
The comment area is officially open! 🎉
Leave your words of encouragement for Teacher Alfi below 👍
And don’t forget—your voice could decide the next spotlight!
Think Treasure Box
After hearing Teacher Alfi’s story, I can’t wait to leave some words of encouragement in the comments!👏
Of course, Think has many outstanding teachers like Andrea and Alfi, and our exclusive activities are just as exciting and not to be missed!
Here, you’ll find first-hand information about the latest October events, exclusive surprises, and learning resources waiting to be discovered—
Let’s open this month’s “Think Treasure Box” together and see what highlights await!
Think September Competition Prep Wrapped Up! 🎉
September was MK’s “Kickoff Month,” where new MK users got to learn about the competition and gain insights into the difficulty levels of different types of questions through daily practice.
It was also AMC’s “Counting & Probability Month,” where we delved into advanced knowledge points and carried out intensive training sessions to help kids better prepare for their exams.
The September competition prep webinars provided many parents with a comprehensive preparation plan. Meanwhile, our first wave of short-term prep classes and mock exam analysis courses welcomed their respective participants. Let’s hear what everyone has to say about the experience!
October’s new activities are just around the corner, and the new resources will be sent to you via email.
For any questions regarding the courses, feel free to contact our teachers directly.
Warm Reminder: Competition registration is now open! Limited spots available, so act quickly.
Think Education Express
College Prep Spotlight
- Harvard has officially ended its 50+ year-old Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program amid federal scrutiny of race-related admissions practices. Elite colleges may further scale back race-related outreach, signaling a shift toward more “race-neutral” recruitment. Students will increasingly need to stand out through academics, unique extracurricular depth, and compelling personal stories—not through demographic factors. (Source: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/9/15/admissions-minority-recruitment-program-end/)
- College Board will no longer provide admissions officers with the “Landscape” tool that offered high schools’ socioeconomic and community context. Without this context, admissions may weigh students’ raw GPA, course rigor, and standardized test scores even more heavily. (Source: https://allaccess.collegeboard.org/update-landscape)
Think Alumni Story
Think alumna Sabrina Zhang, admitted to UC Berkeley’s Public Health program with a 99th percentile SAT and 15 APs, credits her success to early math acceleration, choosing APs aligned with her strengths, exploring passions through outside courses, and engaging in meaningful extracurriculars. She encourages younger students to start early, pursue what excites them, and use their unique experiences to stand out in college applications.
Click to view 👉 Alumni Interview with Sabrina
Middle School Readiness Resources
- Congratulations on Think Students’ Outstanding Math Performance!
On average, Think G5 students scored in Top 2% nationally, and G6 students scored in Top 1% nationally! Nearly 80% of students are at least 1 grade level ahead, demonstrating strong readiness to middle school math placement test.
- Middle School Readiness Workbook (Calculation and Word Problems) is coming soon in October!
Exclusive resources for all G5 and G6 enrolled students to prepare for math placement test! Students will complete grade-level practice problems in fall semester, then work on advanced problems in Spring to prepare for math placement test at their school. The first workbook will be available in October. Stay tuned!
Grade 5 Core+/Honors and Pre Algebra students: Don’t forget to complete your i-Ready test by 9/30 to receive 1000-coin reward!
Principal’s Mailbox
Q1: How much is the ACH discount?
A1: When you enroll in a current Think long-term course and pay via ACH, you’ll receive a 1.5% off coupon for the tuition of your next long-term course. This coupon can be combined with the $50 early-renewal discount.
For Example: If a middle-school parent enrolls for the Fall term using ACH, they’ll receive a $18.90 coupon for the Spring term. Combined with the $50 early-renewal discount, the total savings for Spring enrollment would be $68.90.
ACH is the official U.S. bank-to-bank transfer system, which is more stable and secure than credit-card transactions. We highly recommend parents use ACH whenever possible.
Q2: When will there be class times suitable for children on U.S. Eastern Time?
A2: Thank you very much for parents’ trust in us! Currently, Think’s courses cover weekday evenings and weekend afternoons in the Eastern Time Zone.
As the number of students from New York State and Texas continues to grow, the Think Online team is recruiting and training teachers and support staff in those time zones, preparing to open morning classes for Eastern and Central time zones.
Starting in Spring 2026, we will pilot Eastern-morning classes, and during Summer 2026, we will expand more class options based on the proportion of enrolled students in these regions.
At that time, we will also release a class-demand survey, inviting parents with scheduling needs to fill it out. We will do our best to meet everyone’s needs!
Q3: We’re in China, and sometimes I can’t reach the teachers!
A2: Think Academy U.S. is headquartered in California (Pacific Time Zone). Our operating hours correspond to Beijing Time 1:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. If you need to contact a teacher or support staff, you’ll get a timely response during those hours.
Outside of these times, you can leave a message on WeChat or the Parent App, and our staff will respond as soon as the office reopens.
Even with the time difference, the Think team is committed to delivering excellent classes and warm communication to bridge any small inconvenience.
Thank you to our Principal Nini for patiently and thoroughly answering everyone’s questions in this issue’s mailbox! 📬
💡 You can join the conversation too!
Leave your questions or topics you’d like to know more about in the comment area below—your question might be answered in the next mailbox!
Stay tuned for more exciting answers, and don’t forget to keep following us. See you in the next issue 💗
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