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Success Stories  

Stories about REAL Kumon students and their success in school and beyond.

Aryan sits in a chair at the student conference

Passion and Dedication are the Key to this Young Coder’s Success

Aryan, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level J

Some of the most successful businesses come from very humble beginnings. Dell was founded by Michael Dell when he was still a student at the University of Austin. Apple, Google, and Amazon—three companies that have absolutely revolutionized the technology world—all started in a garage. Something they

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Ravi sits in a chair at the student conference

This Reading Program Completer is Shooting for the Moon

Ravi, 13-years-old, Math Level K, Reading Program Completer

In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin made history by landing Apollo 11 on the moon and taking man’s first step on the lunar surface. It was at that very moment in history that Armstrong and Aldrin made becoming an astronaut a tangible dream for

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Keya sits in a chair wearing a striped dress

Practice is the Key to this Young Cello Player’s Success

Keya, 11-years-old, Math Level K

“Mastering music is more than learning technical skills. Practicing is about quality, not quantity. Some days I practice for hours; other days it will be just a few minutes.” – Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist

Yo-Yo Ma is considered one of today’s most recognized classical musicians. A testament

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Nicholas sits in a chair at the student conference

This Young Student Hopes to be an Inspiration to Others

Nicholas, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Program Completer

“It’s the inspired student that continues to learn on their own. That’s what separates the real achievers in the world from those who pedal along, finishing assignments.”—Neil deGrasse Tyson, American Astrophysicist

Some of the world’s greatest scientists, mathematicians and innovators like Neil deGrasse Tyson,

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