About Us

Our Work

At Astute Prep, we equip students with the tools they need to thrive academically and, ultimately, professionally and personally. Our team has a history of successfully collaborating to help students meet their goals through discovery, planning, learning, and execution, and we look forward to working with you or your child in the near future.

Quick Facts:

  • 400+ students supported in mathematics, science, and humanities, >95% success rate

  • 200+ academic plans developed and successfully implemented

  • six programs designed/directed, 1500+ students impacted

Guiding Principles

  • Rapport is are vital

  • Shared ownership propels collaboration

  • Agency is necessary for long-term success

  • Success is not linear

Oren L. McClain, Ph.D., Founder and CEO

Oren’s experience stretches 20 years across K-12 and higher education. Though originally trained as an engineer, he has taught elementary, middle, and high school, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics and teacher education. Oren has also been a student affairs administrator and program director in community-based organizations. He holds an undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering from Old Dominion University and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of Virginia. Outside of education, he has a passion for coffee, travel, and architecture.