Russian School of Mathematics - Brookline

Absolutely outstanding faculty and math curriculum. Faculty as well as administrators and support staff are friendly, listen well and will work well with both students (and parents when necessary). I believe that the RSM math program prepares your student for high school, the SAT and college math. RSM is an excellent adjunct to regular school math programs. Update 3/26/2024 So... What happened to the child that prompted my writing the 5-star review above? H graduated from Brookline High School and was accepted at UChicago as a dual physics & math major, where he is currently a Sophomore. He was one of seven Freshman that was able to complete honors analysis (math majors know the class). He loves the rigor and his school. Last summer he spent interning at Harvard Medical Physics lab. He is drafting a paper for publication on his work. This summer he is slated for an internship at Fermilab in quantum physics. So if you asked me: 1. Was Russian Math critical to his success to date? - YES 2. Was Russian Math (along with his education at BHS) a success factor? - YES 3. Was it easy? - NO 4. Would I recommend your child try Russian Math? - As long as your child has an "affinity" towards STEM or math, I'd recommend it. (I would not force a child to do anything they didn't want - after trying it.)
Mar 20th, 2024

Nov 21st, 2023

Program is good, but their customer service is NOT. There are PLENTY of chairs in the air conditioned lobby but they WILL NOT LET YOU STAY THERE. Its hot, we trekked across town to get here, and I paid lots of money for my TWO kids to attend. And they cant let me sit in the lobby on a folding chair and catch up on work stuff.?
Jun 28th, 2023

Jun 13th, 2023

I recently had a disappointing experience with this math extracurricular school. The teachers here seem to have a tendency to talk excessively, which can be distracting and counterproductive for students. Additionally, the frequency of tests is overwhelming, and it feels like students are constantly being assessed rather than given the opportunity to truly learn and grow. If you're looking for an extracurricular that will provide a positive and effective learning experience, I suggest exploring other options.
Apr 21st, 2023