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Awards · BPA National Leadership Conference

On stage, with the trophy.

Beyond Young students competed at the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference and brought home First Place finishes, Wall-of-Fame honors, and a stage full of memories. Up next: AMC and Math Kangaroo award rounds in the new year.

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Competitions & Test Prep · Grades K – 12

Where curious minds compete.

Sun Business Competition · BPA Prep

The runway to college, career, and real-world leadership.

Business Professionals of America is the nation's leading Career & Technical Student Organization — 60,000+ members across 1,800+ chapters in 25 states, Puerto Rico, and beyond. As the New Jersey BPA Chapter, Beyond Young preps students to compete at the regional, state, and national level — and to walk away with the skills admissions officers and employers actually look for.

  • Compete in real BPA events — regionals, state conferences, and the National Leadership Conference
  • Build a portfolio across 8 career tracks: business administration, finance, IT, programming, design, video, HR, and entrepreneurship
  • Earn industry certifications, scholarships, and résumé items that stand out on private-school and college applications
  • Small classes, full mentorship — your child is guided every step of the way
📅 30 sessions · 🗓 Sundays 7 – 9 PM · ⏱ 2 hrs / session · 💰 $100 / session · Grades 6 – 12
Register for Fall 2026 / 27 →
Sun Business Competition flyer — BPA prep at Beyond Young Academy, Sundays 7–9pm.
What BPA students gain

Build skills. Gain confidence. Achieve success.

BPA prep is more than test practice — it's a year-long curriculum that develops the way students think, communicate, and lead.

Finance & economics

A systematic foundation in business concepts, financial reasoning, and how the economy actually works.

How businesses operate

Understand how real organizations make decisions — from operations and strategy to marketing and people.

Analysis & presentation

Practice data analysis, market research, and live presentation — the same skills BPA judges score on.

Leadership & problem-solving

Develop leadership instincts, quick thinking, and creative problem-solving for entry-level BPA events and beyond.

AMC · American Mathematics Competitions

The benchmark for serious math students.

The AMC 8, AMC 10, and AMC 12 are the most respected entry points to U.S. competitive math — the same pipeline that feeds AIME, USAMO, and the International Mathematical Olympiad. Beyond Young is an authorized AMC host site (考点), so students train and compete in the same room they already know.

  • Take the official AMC contest at Beyond Young — no scrambling for a test center
  • Weekly prep through MAA-style problem solving, past papers, and timed mock contests
  • Strong AMC scores qualify students for AIME and stand out heavily on private-school and college applications
  • Pairs naturally with our Algebra / Geometry / Pre-Calc tracks for full-year preparation
📅 AMC 8 in January, AMC 10/12 in November · Weekly prep year-round · Grades 6 – 12
Ask about AMC prep →
Math Kangaroo · Grades K – 12

Where curious problem-solvers fly.

Math Kangaroo is the world's largest math competition — and one of the most fun. Students don't memorize formulas; they solve clever, puzzle-style problems that build the reasoning skills behind every math contest they'll ever take. Beyond Young runs weekly prep for K–12 students preparing to take the test.

  • Creative problem-solving — math that's actually engaging, not just drill
  • Compete alongside 50,000+ U.S. students from all 50 states (millions worldwide)
  • Awards at the state and national level — the kind of recognition admissions notice
  • Builds the reasoning foundation for AMC, MathCounts, and SAT/ACT down the road
📅 Contest day: 3rd Thursday of March · Registration opens each September · Standard fee $18 · Grades K – 12
Get on the Prep Waitlist →
Standardized Test Prep · ISEE · SAT · ACT

The tests that open doors.

For private-school admissions in middle and high school, the ISEE is the gate. For college, it's the SAT or ACT. Beyond Young runs small-group prep in all three — built around content mastery, pacing strategy, and full-length mock exams so test day feels like practice.

  • ISEE Lower / Middle / Upper Levels — for Pingry, Newark Academy, Kent Place, Delbarton, and other top-tier private-school applications
  • SAT & ACT digital-format prep — official-style practice tests with diagnostic scoring
  • Vocabulary + reading comprehension built on the same foundation as our Reading & Writing classes
  • Small groups (≤ 6 students) so every wrong answer gets reviewed individually
📅 Year-round, intensifying 3–6 months before each test window · Grades 5 – 12 · Diagnostic recommended before enrollment
Book a free diagnostic →
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

The oldest, most prestigious creative awards for young artists and writers.

Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country's longest-running recognition program for creative teens — past alumni include Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Joyce Carol Oates, Truman Capote, and Stephen King. Beyond Young coaches students through portfolio building, submission strategy, and the regional + national award track.

  • Build a focused portfolio across 28 art and writing categories — drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, poetry, short story, journalism, and more
  • Regional Gold Key & Silver Key submissions in winter; National Medals in March
  • Medal winners get cash awards, scholarship pathways, and an exhibit at Carnegie Hall (writing) or the Pratt Institute (art)
  • A Gold or Silver Key is a meaningful signal on college applications, especially for art-school and creative-writing tracks
📅 Regional deadlines September – December · National results March · Grades 7 – 12
Ask about portfolio coaching →
Scholastic Research · Mentored Original Research

The advantage of having something genuinely your own on your application.

A guided one-on-one research track for academically advanced students who want to do real work — original investigation in a field they care about, structured into a paper they can publish, submit to a research journal, or use as the centerpiece of a college application. Beyond Young pairs students with a research mentor and walks the project from question to draft to submission.

  • Pick a topic in any field — STEM, social science, humanities, or interdisciplinary
  • 1:1 mentorship over 6–12 months: research question, literature review, methodology, analysis, writing
  • Target outcomes: regional / national science fairs, peer-reviewed teen research journals (e.g. JEI, JYI), or a polished application supplement
  • Genuinely original work — the kind that holds up in interviews and stands apart from formula-driven application essays
📅 Rolling start · 6 – 12 month project cycle · Grades 8 – 12 · Application-based (strong academic record + demonstrated interest)
Apply for a research track →
Questions?

Pick a competition. We'll help you get ready.

Each track above can be combined with our regular classes (math, reading, public speaking, art) so prep happens inside the rhythm of the school week — not in addition to it. Have a competition your child wants to enter that isn't listed? Tell us — chances are we can build a track for it.

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