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Dr. Henry Wan earned his Ph. D. in Mathematics from the University of Toronto in 1988, and conducted research in Discrete Math and Computational Molecular Biology for 16 years at Columbia University and National Institutes of Health. At the invitation of Mr. Michael Yu, the Founder, Board Chairman, and CEO of the New Oriental Education & Technology Group (the largest comprehensive educational company in China), Dr. Wan joined the New Oriental as a Chief Math Teaching Officer in 2004. He developed and ran an SAT preparation program at the New Oriental, which was the first one in China, designed to provide instruction and develop effective strategies needed for students to excel on the SAT.

He moved back to the USA at the beginning of 2011 to create Ivy League Education Center and Mathisfun Education Center, which provide after-school and weekend school enrichment programs for talented elementary, middle, and high school students who enjoy academic challenge. They use Small-sized Class Teaching Model to offer private (1-on-1), semi-private (1-on-2 or 1-on-3) and small-group (4-10 students) lessons. Recently, they developed before/after-sports math enrichment programs with the Maryland Table Tennis Center and Montgomery TennisPlex for those students who enjoy both the athletic and academic challenges.

As a senior math coach certified by the Mathematical Association of America, Dr. Wan has abundant experience training, motivating, preparing, and empowering students of all levels to achieve personal success of the PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP math and math contests, such as: AMC 8/10/12, AIME, Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools, Mathematical Kangaroo, MathCounts, USA Math Talent Search (USAMTS), Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT), High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM), Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC), Math Prize for Girls, Johns Hopkins University High School Math Tournament, The University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition, The Eastern Shore High School Mathematics Competition, The Newton Mathematics Competition, and George Washington University Math Competition.

Dr. Wan is involved in the Advanced Placement program at a national level and is now a Table leader, guiding other readers in interpreting and applying the standards for grading. He also has served the College Board as an AP Calculus grader for ten years.

He has developed two mathematics enrichment programs: one follows a well-defined path which focuses on “continuous mathematics:”

Pre-algebra => Algebra I => Geometry => Algebra II => Pre-Calculus => AP Calculus;

and the other follows a novel path which concentrates on “discrete mathematics:”

Logic => Set theory => Number theory => Combinatorics  => Probability => Graph theory => Discrete geometry.

He and his team provide homework help that addresses gaps in knowledge, teaches students to learn the concepts, formulas, methods, steps, rules, techniques, and strategies, and assists them to improve their grades and performances on exams. He is very committed to helping students catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math.

His previous track record and publications can be found at:

http://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,21&q=%22Honghui+Wan%22+OR+%22Wan+Hong+Hui%22

I. Math Competitions

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

• In 2021, we had 3 students qualified for the the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program (MOP). 
  • Read more at: William L., Pravalika P., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2021 Math Olympiad Summer Program
• In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. 
  • Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO
• In 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B.
  • Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O.
  • One of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. 
  • Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12
• In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10.
  • Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!
• In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!
  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.
  • Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

• In 2020, we have 2 students, Isabella Z. and Sameer P., who were among the 61 students selected nationwide to attend.
  • Read more at: Warmest congratulations to Isabella Z. and Sameer P. for being accepted into the Math Olympiad Program!
• In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B.
  • One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X.
  • One of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.
  • 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!
  • Read more at: 2020 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 82 Students Qualified for the AIME
• In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!
  • 8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
  • 36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers, as shown in Table 2.
  • 27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers, as shown in Table 3.
  • 71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America
  • Read more at: 2019 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores
• In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USAJMO.
  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.
  • Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO
• In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B.
  • One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W.
  • One of our students was among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth W. 
  • Very impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!
  • Read more at: 2019 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 76 Students Qualified for the AIME
• In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!
  • 3 of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.
  • Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores
• In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B.
  • Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.
  • Two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. 
  • Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!
  • Read more at: 2018 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 73 Students Qualified for the AIME 
• In 2017, we had 63 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!
  • 7 of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.
  • Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores
• In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B.
  • One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M.
  • Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. 
  • Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students.
  • Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.
  • Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME
• In 2016, we had 48 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!
  • 11 of our students were among the top 264 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 16 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 48 out of our 51 students (94%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.
  • Read more at: 2016 AMC 8 Results Announced — Eleven Students Received Perfect Scores

• In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B.
  • One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T.
  • Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive.
  • Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME
• In 2015, we had 25 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!
  • 2 of our students were among the top 76 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 12 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 11 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • Read more at: 2015 AMC 8 Results Announced — Two Students Received Perfect Scores
• 2011 – 2015:
  • In total, 77 students scored above 120 on the AMC 10 and qualified for the AIME.
  • 56 students scored above 100 on the AMC 12 and qualified for the AIME).
  • 8 students qualified for the USAMO.
  • 9 students qualified for the USJMO.
• 2011 – 2015:
  • In total, 79 students obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!
    • 13 students received a perfect score.
    • 45 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
    • 39 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
• Vinay M., an 8th grader, scored  an outstanding 144 out of 150 points on the 2015 AMC 10B. He received a GOLD Certificate for Outstanding Achievement from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). He was ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2015 AMC 10, and then qualified to take the AIME, which is used to determine qualification for the USAMO.
• Neeyanth K., an 8th grader, scored 138 out of 150 on the 2015 AMC 10B. He received a GOLD Certificate for Outstanding Achievement from the MAA. He was ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2015 AMC 10, and was an AIME Qualifier.
• Richard Z., a 7th grader, scored 130 out of 150 on the 2015 AMC 10B. He received a GOLD Certificate for Outstanding Achievement from the MAA. He was ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2015 AMC 10, and was an AIME Qualifier.
• Adam A., an 8th grader, scored 135 out of 150 on the 2015 AMC 10A. He received a GOLD Certificate for Outstanding Achievement from the MAA. He was ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2015 AMC 10, and was an AIME Qualifier.
• Aaditya S., an 8th grader, scored 132 out of 150 on the 2015 AMC 10A. He received a GOLD Certificate for Outstanding Achievement from the MAA. He was ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2015 AMC 10, and was an AIME Qualifier.
• Alex C., a 6th grader, scored 132 out of 150 on the 2014 AMC 10. He received a GOLD Certificate for Outstanding Achievement from the MAA. He was ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2014 AMC 10, and then qualified to take the AIME.
• Serina H., a 9th grader, scored an outstanding 141 out of 150 points on the 2014 AMC 10, and qualified to take the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME).
• Eva Q., a 6th grader, ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2014 AMC 10, and then became an AMIE Qualifier.
• Serina H., a 9th grader, qualified for the 2014 USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).
• Serina H., a 10th grader, won the 10th Place in the 2014 Math Prize for Girls, the country’s preeminent math competition for young women in the United States.
• Yu Xuan (Wendy) H., a 12th grader, won the 14th Place (Honorable Mention) in the 2013 Math Prize for Girls, the country’s preeminent math competition for young women in the United States.
• Yu Xuan (Wendy) H., a 12th grader, qualified for the 2014 USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO)
• Sophia W., an 8th grader, was ranked in the top 1% nationally on the 2013 AMC 10 and qualified to take the AIME.
• Kundan C., a 9th grader, qualified for the 2013 USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO)
• Kundan C., a 9th grader, scored an outstanding 141 out of 150 points on the 2013 AMC 10, and qualified to take the AIME.

II. New SAT

1. 2016 – 2019: In total, 16 students scored a perfect score of 1600 on the SAT, including an 8th grader
2. 2016 – 2019: In total, 105 students got a perfect score of 800 on the SAT Math Section, including four 6th graders, ten 7th graders, and fifteen 8th graders
3. 2016 – 2019: In total, 46 students gained a perfect score of 800 on the SAT English (Reading, and Writing and Language) Section

III. Old SAT

1. 2011 – 2016: In total, 10 students scored a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT, including two 8th graders
2. 2011 – 2016: In total, 101 students scored above 2350 on the SAT, including a 6th grader, and four 8th graders
3. 2011 – 2016: In total, 461 students got a perfect score of 800 on the SAT Math Section, including five 6th graders, twenty 7th graders, and forty five 8th graders
4. 2011 – 2016: In total, 236 students gained a perfect score of 800 on the SAT Critical Reading Section
5. 2011 – 2016: In total, 319 students obtained a perfect score of 800 on the SAT Writing Section
6. 2011 – 2016: In total, 284 students received a perfect score of 12 on the SAT Essay portion

IV. SAT Subject Tests 

• 2011 – 2019: In total, 817 students achieved a perfect score of 800 on SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2

V. AP Tests

1. 2011 – 2018: In total, 451 students earned top grades of 5 on AP Calculus BC Test
2. 2011 – 2018: In total, 412 students earned top grades of 5 on AP Statistics Test

VI. John Hopkins University CTY

1. 2015 John Hopkins University CTY 8th Grader Talent Search – National First Place Award
2. 2015 John Hopkins University CTY 7th Grader Talent Search – National Third Place Award
3. 2015 John Hopkins University CTY 6th Grader Talent Search – National First Place Award
4. 2014 John Hopkins University CTY 8th Grader Talent Search – National First Place Award
5. 2013 John Hopkins University CTY 8th Grader Talent Search – National First Place Award
6. 2012 John Hopkins University CTY 7th Grader Talent Search– National First Place Award
7. 2011 John Hopkins University CTY 5th Grader Talent Search– National Third Place Award