After attending both the 2016 summer SAT program and the extended winter SAT program, I can firmly…read moresay that Elite Prep truly does help students to grow beyond their known limits. I have personally improved my SAT score and SAT Mathematics II test score by over 250 points: A feat that I could only accomplish through Elite Prep's instructors and curriculum. After attending other SAT prep academies, I found that many tend to cram hundreds of SAT vocabulary words and assign a ridiculous number of pages to students. By the end of these programs, students, including myself, cannot remember a single piece of valuable information. Elite Prep, on the other hand, thoroughly goes over each and every page of its books and assigns an appropriate number of vocab words, making sure that every single student understands concepts and solutions to complicated problems. I found that Elite Prep also tends to be fairly strict in preserving an atmosphere of comfortable and kind learning: an atmosphere where students speak up to learn from mistakes rather than staying quiet for the fear of embarrassment (an environment found in many other SAT prep academies). Overall, I would definitely recommend Elite Prep for anyone looking for that just right SAT prep class. p.s. There happens to be a deli right underneath Elite Prep where students can buy lunches or small snacks. This works well for students who don't happen to have packed lunches.

It is a great place for all students to gain a real advantage for the SAT. During my time there…read moreover the summer, I realized that the program was very organized and had a clear plan to allow us to achieve our SAT goals. However, it is not a magical system. In order to truly improve the SAT score, it takes dedication. Honestly if you just stick with the plan throughly, your score will improve by a lot even though it may be challenging. The teachers there are very helpful and they will challenge you to always do your best. I also enrolled in their College Admissions Counseling, and I truly believe it was the reason I could successfully apply to all my colleges diligently and accurately. The advice and assistance given is crucial for not only writing essays, but submission timing, interviews, and pretty much anything that correlated with applying to college. They will help you throughout the entire process and it really is a great program so you should take advantage of it.

We only had one session here to learn about the offerings. It was so deflating and negative that my…read moreson left and asked: "What's the point?" He was told that no matter how good his scores and grades were that it would be next to impossible to get accepted at his targeted schools because of his skin color and gender. He decided not to do any kind of tutoring or test prep based on this negative experience. This was more than a year ago. He was recently accepted at Carnegie Mellon.

Having spent almost six years at C2 Fairfax, I can safely say that this institution has provided me…read morewith the assistance and resources that I needed to grow intellectually. I love how welcoming the center director, Gary, and the education coordinator, Isabelle, are to questions and concerns. Whenever I need to change my schedule or talk about any problems I have with my classes, Gary and Isabelle are always open to helping me to the best of their abilities. Furthermore, the tutors at C2 are amazing! Dr. Alan, for example, got me through freshman year conceptual physics and taught me different strategies for solving problems as my math courses in school became more complex. Sean and Kate have taught me to improve my writing style and utilization of rhetorical strategies as well. The fact that they, along with other tutors offer workshops in study skills definitely helped me understand how to work smarter and more efficiently. Overall, my experience at C2 has allowed for me to thrive and excel in school. I've found myself being more confident in class during discussion and using strategies that I've learned from tutors on tests and various evaluations. C2 definitely gives you the assistance and practice you need for school, college, and real-life applications.

I took the 8-week summer SAT prep course with Jen, and with her help, I got a score of 1550 on the…read moreDigital SAT (DSAT) on my first attempt! This score was a massive 300-point improvement from my PSAT that I took the year before. Initially, Jen's class helped me to familiarize myself and solve the different types of reading, grammar, and math questions, giving me the initial bump to the 1450 range on a practice test. Then, she taught me to be more vigilant regarding the more deceptive questions, ultimately allowing me to get consistent scores in the mid to high 1500s on the College Board practice SATs. Throughout the process, Jen was very accommodating and answered all of my and my parent's questions about the DSAT. I highly recommend this class to students at all levels looking to improve their scores and can't thank Jen enough for my improvement.

Disclaimer: This is the first negative review I have ever written. I have never left a negative…read morereview online, only positive when I'm happy with a business but due to how horrible my experience was with this business, I had to inform others. Prep with Jen is not really prep with "Jen". I went by the Google reviews not realizing that the most recent review was over a year ago... If you are interested in private lessons, be prepared to pay $110+ for an hour and you aren't even getting sessions with Jen. She subcontracts her sessions out to other tutors and has very little oversight over the sessions other than her being cc'd on the summary emails. They don't record sessions (even my son's wyznat tutors record sessions!), and her tutors are not as qualified or engaging as she is. She picks up the phone and talks a lot with you before you sign up, builds a personal plan and approach but once you drop thousands of dollars on her packages, she disappears and only reappears when the tutor summons her over an extremely trivial issue (rescheduling class time requests in our case). She isn't interested in customer service and is only concerned with maximizing her tutors schedule with clients. I would not recommend at all - not only was the tutor not worth the rate, her customer service was horrible after we signed the contract UPDATE: In response to Jen's response, her claims are bogus. Her tutor wasn't happy that we asked to reschedule 3 times out of 8 sessions because of 1 time having the flu , one time a serious car accident and 1 time an unforeseeable conflict! Rather than picking up the phone and discussing with the family, Jen claimed my son was unengaged which was absolute lies! How non empathetic is that?! My son is an honors student with 4.3 GPA so forgive me if I think you're claims are bogus... She has zero evidence to back up her below claims, as my sons score already improved but majorly due to his own studying and not because of her tutors sessions which pretty much was a project management approach of watching my son complete assignments rather than truly explaining concepts. Although we accommodated changes in timing by her tutor for 5 sessions, her tutor for some reason didn't appreciate 3 reschedules and then made these bogus claims of unegagement to Jen that she decided to not even validate with the family. If you want personalized instruction with a tutoring organization that is invested in your personal success, this isn't the place for you.

This woman changed my life! tl;dr: Best tutor iv had, took me from not being able to do the first…read morecouple questions in an SAT prep test to be able to score 800 in the section. Iv went to SEM and studied under Selina for about 3 years. I first started at the end of my sophomore year in high school studying for the SAT. At first, I wasn't able to even complete the first few questions in a practice test and after learning and studying was able to complete the entire test and do well on it. This is not just the sit down and stare at practice tests all day tutoring spot. They teach why the answer is the answer and why other answers are not the correct one. They really do help the ins and outs of the test, showing you SAT tricks and tips as well. The people there motivate you to work harder and do your best. I never liked studying as a kid and to be honest, who does as a kid, but going to tutor was a fun time. There is laughter and fun there, but don't get me wrong, studies do come first. It is not a place I would dread to go to. Its a place where I met new people that I now consider family. She also helped me in my normal high school classes, where I struggled in some math and science. Shes a huge help and got me through some tough times. I am now a college junior pursuing a bachelors degree in Information Technology and planning on getting a masters degree in Computer Forensics. If I didn't have Selina as my tutor for school and SAT, to be honest, I don't know where I would be or what I'd be doing. She changed my life, and no amount of saying thank you or gift showering could ever express the love, gratefulness, and respect I have for her. Thank you again...

There are no words to express my appreciation for tutor Selina and SEM Education staffs for their…read morecan-do approach to tutoring me in AP Chemistry, Precalculus, and SAT/ACT Math. Time after time, I felt more empowered and confident. The SEM Education team was also very efficient with scheduling and communication. Honestly, SEM Education has been a relief for me as a worried student.

Avoid AT ALL COST! This place should be shut down. The owner, Mr. Lee is very rude and unfair. He…read moredoes not care about your child but only cares about money. Once he has your money he could care less how your child is doing. This place has false advertising and what you see is not what you will get. We signed up for a prep course only to find out we would not be taught the material that was signed up for. They basically "teach" whatever they want and for the price you pay this is unfair and unprofessional. For example, at PLC prep, they only have one tutor. This tutor has another full time job and so she is very busy, and has very limited hours to coordinate with you. They do not tell you this when you are signing up. Also, you cannot reach her for anything. For instance, if you want to ask her updates on how your child is doing or what they studied that day, you will not get any of that information. She will tell you she is too busy and that you need to contact the owner. She shows up tired, over worked (from her other job) and is very unenthusiastic about her tutoring job. When you pay $100 plus for a tutor this is not what you should get!!! I understand if she is tired but then we should be given the option to not continue. The owner is equally unhelpful. This is a toxic environment where the owner is yelling and it is in no way conducive to learning. The building is also very run down and should be shut down. DO not believe the pictures you see online. Your child will be in a small cramped up room with no ventilation and no proper desk or chair. Everything is a scam and is a lie. There are many other centers out there to choose from and are run very differently and are up to par. I really hope this review helps people NOT to choose this place because I fell for the scam and signed up online without knowing the facts about this place. Other centers want to see your children thrive and have a variety of tutors and timings to fit your needs. Unfortunately this is not the case with PLC prime learning center. They just want your money and that is it. The tutor is condescending and could not be bothered with. I hate to write bad reviews but I'm just appalled at their behavior especially in front of children. I don't understand how they are still in business.

I took SAT prep course to improve my scores! The summer program was awesome and the tutor was…read morereally thorough and caring. Will definitely be signing up for another session.

I have a daughter and son who attend Huntington. The tutors are awesome. I was concerned about this…read moreschool year but Huntington help relieve my anxiety. They helped my son with some of his assignment and ensured that he passed his SOL's this spring. My daughter started attending Huntington the beginning of this year. We wanted to help her with her SAT scores. She took the PSAT in January and then took another test through her school. Her score increases by almost 230 points. I am very happy with Huntington and my kids are happy about their grades and increased scores.

After spending literally thousands of dollars, our daughter's SAT score went up a paltry 20 points…read more A hard-working student, she attended every session and did the worked asked of her. We were concerned overall with the inconsistent teaching abilities of the tutors. For example, one of the math tutors could not explain how to do the problems. Additionally, sessions frequently started late or were canceled at the last minute. I placed a review on their website's page and it was quickly removed. We are so disappointed. Further, no on reached out after my daughter's SAT to actually ask how she had done. Clearly, this center is interested in one thing: getting money.

Parents beware! I'm…read moreposting this message to share my experience with Professional Tutoring, LLC and to warn parents to be careful about providing your credit card information to this company. No matter how nice or persuasive the owner of the business is (and believe me she is very persuasive), do not provide your credit card information. Once you do, they will charge your credit card even if you tell them to stop charging. This is exactly what happened to me. I'm sorry that I have to post this negative report. I am not one to do this type of thing, but in this case, I believe I was really treated badly and unfairly. I normally assume positive intent when I deal with people or with businesses, that's what I did this time too. But unfortunately, my assumption was wrong about Professional Tutoring LLC. Although, I have reached out to the owner multiple times and nicely requested for them not charge my credit card and for them to refund the amount they have already charged, they always refer to a contract and refuse to discuss. All the niceness and the care they exhibited to get us to sign-up disappeared fast! They have now charged me $900+ for services not rendered! So, parents beware! Sossena

Julia Ross tutoring has been a lifesaver in the age of Covid. Learning virtually on a laptop in…read moreyour bedroom at home is very difficult. Meeting once a week with a tutor to review homework, assignments, and have questions answered by a real person has been invaluable. Our son has not only NOT fallen behind, but has gotten ahead!

My teens took Josh's course towards the end of their junior year and were able to significantly…read morebump up their SAT scores. He had multiple schedules to choose from, which was helpful, and he offered/offers a twins discount--also super helpful! Highly recommend Josh and Edge Ed!

Highly recommend Edge Ed for SAT prep. Got a near perfect score with their methods.read more

We used the services of Tutor Troops to assist our HS Senior with taking the ACT. We haven't…read morereceived the results back yet, but the level of confidence our son had and the strategies he was equipped with were more than enough for us to know that the tutoring was effective. I would recommend Tutor Troops to anyone looking to improve their ACT/SAT scores in preparation for college. Hasan sat down with our son initially to establish what course of action was better for him prior to proceeding with the tutoring session. I think that was very beneficial to him in the long term, as some students are better at Science than English, and if so, it's better to take the ACT. These, and other facts we had no idea of until we sat down with a professional tutor. Thank you Tutor Troops for your services, our family are highly appreciative and pleased.

From the owner: Tutor Troops helps a wide variety of students of all grade levels by matching them with qualified…read moretutors that are thoroughly knowledgeable in their subject areas and fit the individual student's unique learning style. The tutors, all of them university graduates from various prestigious universities, all are carefully vetted to ensure they possess the utmost proficiency in their subject area, as well as undergoing a thorough background check. Along with matching students with superb tutors, the Tutor Troops team regularly tracks each student's progress and ensures that the students sees clear and marked improvements in their grades as well as their overall comprehension and aptitude. In short, we are training tomorrow's leaders and geniuses! We provide tutoring to students in grades K-12, covering all general K-12 curriculum, including all AP and Honors courses. We also specialize in test prep including SAT, ACT, SSAT, PSAT and ASVAB.