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

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.