About Andrew Aladi

Andrew Aladi
Master Educator

I've always loved education! ever since I was a youngster, my parents: Dad with a Ph.D. from the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania in Urban and Regional Planning and my Mom (now deceased) with Multiple Masters from The Ohio State University stressed the value of education. Though I was born in the USA, I moved back to my ancestral home of Nigeria at the tender age of eight years old. I didn't really like going from a 1st world country to a third world country, however, in hindsight (which they say is 20/20). It was the BEST decision my parents ever made.

I was enrolled in the BEST and most prestigious K1-K6 school in my home state and excelled. Then I went to one of the most elite boarding schools in Nigeria - Federal Government College Okigwe, Imo State, Nigeria, and excelled, as well. I learned the fundamentals of courses in my K1-K12 educational journey, which was taught in the Western World as advanced studies including Ph.D. level. Also, I learned how to solve math mentally in my brain with no paper and pen (mental math). Finally, I learned courses that aren't taught in the West - Shorthand writing, Home economics, etc.

I was surrounded by kids that made all other kids around the world seem below average academically. Also, I was immersed in an environment that valued education and thought it was COOL to be SMART!!! I loved to read - my friends and I were avid readers and had informal book clubs. At times we would compete and read multiple books in a single day!!! Ranging from personal development, sci-fi, history, business, technology, etc. This habit set me up for success in the future.

Upon coming back to the States, I've earned multiple degrees, however, I realized a lot of people learned how to pass exams or try to, however, they didn't understand the fundamentals. So I saw a GAP in the educational system. I decided to set up Aladi Academy. Also, I learned that all the standardized tests (gatekeepers) such as the ACT, SAT, MCAT, PCAT, DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and so on. These exams had patterns, which is to be expected since they are made by humans. and have to be consistent year to year, with little variation, to be termed standardized, however, also, I realized that the test prep companies have not recognized the patterns and that their approaches are fundamentally flawed based on outdated techniques and methodologies. Thus, Aladi, Academy teaches students how to solve these exams based on understanding their fundamentals and the patterns of these various tests. Additionally, I want to level the playing field for all demographics regardless of socio-economic status/privilege, and make passing these tests a feasible outcome for those willing to learn and do the work it takes, and improve the inequality level in the States by doing my own part.