Episode 286 | Andre Hampshire | Hampshire Academia | The EdisonOS Podcast

Episode Description

In this episode, Andre Hampshire, founder of Hampshire Academia with seven years of experience, reveals why he uses the older paper-based SAT to prepare students for the digital test—a contrarian approach that addresses implicit evidence-based reasoning skills. Managing up to 20 tutoring hours weekly, André explains his ground-up grammar methodology that treats structure as the foundation for both reading and math. He discusses his philosophical approach to college counseling, helping students articulate authentic "why this school" answers beyond brand-name prestige, and shares why he views AI as a conversation partner rather than a shortcut. Andre also explains his boutique model philosophy: doing deep work with fewer students rather than scaling, including issuing refunds when sessions are missed for legitimate reasons.