Summit + Applerouth Are Coming Together

Beginning December 14, 2026, Summit and Applerouth will unite under the Applerouth name.

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The Same Personal Approach. More Resources for Every Student.

What This Means for You

The relationships and personalized support you value will remain at the heart of how we work.

Students & Families

Keep your tutor and Program Director, with access to a broader range of expertise.

School Partners

Keep your trusted relationships and local presence, with more ways to support your students.

Educational Consultants

Keep the people and personal approach you know, with more options for the families you refer.

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Bringing Our Strengths Together

  • Broader Tutor Pool

    More options for scheduling, subject areas, and personalized support.

  • Expanded Expertise

    Access to educators across test preparation, academic tutoring, and a wider range of subjects.

  • Shared Curriculum & Resources

    Curriculum and resources shaped by the experience and insights of both organizations.

A Partnership Years in the Making

Summit and Applerouth have collaborated for more than 15 years, grounded in a shared commitment to personalized instruction and student support.

  1. 2009

    First co-presentation at ACCIS

  2. 2010–11

    Applerouth manages Summit’s Washington, DC office

  3. 2011–19

    Ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing

  4. 2019

    Shared digital testing resources

  5. 2021

    Joint presentations at national conferences

  6. 2022

    Summit and Applerouth become sister companies within Guidewell Education

  7. 2026

    Summit and Applerouth come together under the Applerouth name

Your Questions, Answered

About the Transition

Why are Summit and Applerouth coming together?

Summit and Applerouth have worked alongside one another for years and share a similar approach to supporting students: personalized instruction, thoughtful student-tutor matching, and a sensible approach to testing that helps students build skills without adding unnecessary stress.

Since becoming sister companies within Guidewell Education in 2022, our collaboration has deepened across curriculum, tutor training, and student support. Operating under one brand allows us to build on that work and make the resources and expertise of both organizations more readily available to the students, families, schools, and educational consultants we serve.

What will stay the same?

The relationships and personal support you value will remain at the heart of how we work. Summit students will keep their current tutors and program directors. School partners and educational consultants will continue to work with the people they know and receive the same personalized support and thoughtful guidance they’ve come to expect.

What will change?

Beginning December 14, Summit and Applerouth will operate under a single name: Applerouth Education. You’ll see the Applerouth name across our website, communications, materials, and other resources currently associated with Summit.

Bringing the organizations together will also provide access to a broader tutor pool, expanded subject expertise, and curriculum and resources shaped by the experience of both organizations.

When does the change officially take place?

Summit and Applerouth will officially come together under the Applerouth name on December 14, 2026. We’ll keep you informed about what to expect as we approach the transition.

Is Summit being acquired by Applerouth?

No. Summit and Applerouth have been sister companies within Guidewell Education since 2022. This transition brings the two organizations under a single brand after years of collaboration.

Do I need to do anything right now?

No immediate action is required. If there are any changes that require action on your part, we’ll communicate with you directly and provide the information you need.

For Summit Students & Families

Will my student’s tutor change?

No. Your student will keep their current tutor unless you request a change. Maintaining the relationships students have already built with their tutors is an important part of this transition.

Will my program director change?

No. Your program director will remain in place and will continue to support your student and family.

Will my student’s tutoring experience change?

There are no immediate changes to your student’s tutoring sessions or how they work with their tutor. We’ll communicate with families in advance if any future system changes affect scheduling, login information, or how students access their sessions.

What additional resources will be available to my student?

As part of Applerouth, your family will have access to a broader tutor pool and expanded subject expertise. Summit students will also gain access to Applerouth’s self-paced online courses for the SAT, ACT, and SSAT. These additional resources provide more options if your student needs support in another subject, requires different scheduling, or wants to add another type of tutoring.

Will my current pricing change?

No, your pricing will remain the same for any current tutoring packages.

Will billing or payment change?

No. Receipts will say Applerouth Tutoring Services instead of Summit Educational Group, but your billing will otherwise continue as-is. If you have previously stored a credit card or authorized autopayment, those payment settings will persist.

Will my portal or login change?

No, your login credentials should remain the same. However, reach out to us if you have any issues accessing your account.

Will Summit email addresses change?

Yes. Beginning December 14, Summit email addresses will transition to Applerouth email addresses. Email forwarding will be in place, so messages sent to existing Summit addresses will still reach the intended recipient.

What if my student needs a different tutor or additional academic support?

Bringing Summit and Applerouth together gives families access to a broader tutor pool and expanded subject expertise. Your program director can help you explore options based on your student’s needs, schedule, and goals.

Who should I contact if I have any questions?

Your program director remains your primary point of contact. Please reach out any time with questions about the transition or your student’s program.

For School Partners

Will our point of contact change?

No. You’ll continue to work with the people you know. Maintaining the relationships we’ve built with our school partners is an important part of this transition.

What happens to our scheduled practice tests, classes, presentations, and other programming?

We’re working closely with our school partners to ensure a smooth transition for scheduled programming. As the Applerouth name is introduced, we’ll communicate directly with your school about any updates to event materials, registration information, or other logistics.

What happens to Summit’s local presence?

Our local presence isn’t going away. Our Waltham, MA, and New Canaan, CT, offices will remain open under the Applerouth name, and we’ll continue to offer opportunities for students to access in-person services, including practice testing.

When will Summit branding change to Applerouth?

Beginning December 14, Summit will operate under the Applerouth name. We’ll work directly with school partners on updated materials, registration information, and other resources needed for upcoming programming.

Will our school need to change its registration links or materials?

Students who register for an event before December 14 will not need to register again. We’ll provide your school with updated information and materials as needed and clearly identify any action required from your staff.

Is the way you work with schools changing?

No. Our commitment to working closely with schools and providing thoughtful support for their students remains the same. As Applerouth, we’ll also be able to draw on a broader range of tutors, subject expertise, curriculum, and educational resources.

Who should I contact if I have any questions?

Please continue to reach out to your current school contact with any questions about the transition, upcoming programming, or your school’s partnership with us.

For Educational Consultants

Will my point of contact change?

In most cases, no. You’ll continue to work with the partnership director or other contact you know. If your point of contact is changing, we’ll let you know directly and make sure you have the right person to reach out to.

What happens to Summit’s local presence?

Our local presence isn’t going away. Our Waltham, MA, and New Canaan, CT, offices will remain open under the Applerouth name, and we’ll continue to offer opportunities for students to access in-person services, including practice testing.

Will the way I refer families change?

There is no immediate change to how you refer families. Continue working with your current contact as you do today, and we’ll let you know directly if any processes or links change.

What does this mean for the families I refer?

Your families will receive the same personalized attention and thoughtful guidance you expect from us, with access to a broader tutor pool, expanded subject expertise, and resources shaped by the experience of both Summit and Applerouth.

How does this benefit the students I refer?

Students will have access to more tutors and a wider range of subject expertise, providing additional options for scheduling, academic tutoring, and test preparation. Student-tutor matching will remain personal and individualized.

Will the way you work with IECs change?

Our relationships with IECs remain central to how we support students and families. You’ll continue to have a direct point of contact and a collaborative partner when you refer a family.

Who should I contact if I have any questions?

Please continue to reach out to your partnership director or current contact with any questions about the transition or the families you refer to us.

We’re Here to Help

Our team is available to answer questions about the transition.

Call us at 800-698-8867 or email us at info@mytutor.com