I've been with ACI since a very young age and I cannot recommend this place enough to students who want to succeed in their academic career. ACI offers services spanning every aspect of student life, from personalized college counseling to tutoring for individual subjects and courses for standardized exams. The staff at this location is always incredibly kind and Ms. Kimberly is a gem, truly a wealth of knowledge. read more

I can't say enough good things about Ms. Kimberly and Mr. Hayashi! They were both essential in helping me with my college essays. Ms. Kimberly guided me through every step of the process, offering valuable feedback while encouraging me to put in the effort. Her guidance made all the difference, and Mr. Hayashi provided insightful suggestions that really helped my essays shine. Not only are they both incredibly skilled, but they're also genuinely nice people who care about your success. They are always willing to help as long as you're committed to putting in the work. The entire staff is amazing, and I've made so many close friends during my time here. It's not just about the work--they create an environment where you feel supported and part of a community. If you're looking for help with college essays or just a positive, encouraging space, this is the place to be! read more

I went to ACI Institute from 6th grade to 12th grade starting from PSAT to SAT and AP classes. Ms. Kimberly and Polly 阿姨 left such a positive impact on my childhood and I can't thank them enough. The staff, especially Benson, helped me get full score on SAT Math and a high score on my overall PSAT and SAT. Throughout the years, I've always felt cared for and ACI was my second home. ACI is truly the best! read more

ACI is an amazing prep center, from afterschool tutoring to college applications help. The environment is very welcoming, and Ms. Kimberly and the teachers are all awesome at what they do. read more

If you're looking for a great exam prep spot with great support all around, I recommend going to ACI! I've been at ACI since I was small and Ms. Kimberly and Ms. Polly have always looked over me and supported me throughout my high school career up until I left to college. It's very clear that they really want the best for you and are there for you whenever you need help or want some advice on what steps to take. All the teachers and TA's are extremely knowledgeable and supportive since they have all gone through similar experiences in a competitive academic environment. The support and resources given at ACI are unlike any other and I highly recommend giving ACI a try if you are looking for college application prep, exam prep, and 1:1 tutoring! read more

I came here a few years ago and the people here were really helpful. The staff notify parents of grade changes every Monday, and homework completion everyday as long as they attend homework hour. If you are a consultation student there's a meeting with the counselor every month with no penalty for rescheduling. Office Lady notifies parents of any competition, opportunities ,and awards too. I know a lot of other students who got near perfect SAT scores After taking sat class here which is pretty cool. It's a place where you get what you pay for. The counselors don't make commission and neither do any of the teachers or staff which they assured me. Made a lot of friends here when i was here since we were all from similar backgrounds. They care about the students sometimes more than the parents and kids themselves. read more

As a former student of almost 8 years across multiple ACI locations and an administrator and instructor at ACI Rowland, I've experienced both ends as a client and employee. Kim has been instrumental in my academic and professional growth. It's a tough job implementing multiple programs and addressing each student's unique financial, college prep, and life needs. Kim and her staff always strive to prioritize students' academic and mental well being (a very difficult balance to begin with). Whether providing private tutoring or spending extra time to assist in completing difficult problem sets, ACI Rowland will try to accommodate your immediate and long-term needs. I've had the privilege of working with Kim as a high school student and employee and she's looked out for me in both perspectives. read more

My younger sibling and I both had academic counseling with Ms. Kim and it was excellent! She taught us everything we needed to know about high school/college and helped us stay organized and on track. I was able to attend college early at the age of 16 because of the help of Ms. Kim! One thing a lot of high school students are struggling with right now is finding the major that fits them the most, but through the help of Ms. Kim, I was able to find out what I truly wanted to pursue and explore! read more

ACI has been so helpful with the entire college application process! All of the teachers are extremely nice and Mr. Hayashi (their college essay teacher, which I highly recommend) is extremely helpful. He helped me edit/write my essays and I strongly believe that thanks to ACI I was able to get into all of the UCs and even some privates! read more

If I could give ACI 0 stars, I would. I attended ACI from 3rd through 8th grade, and I am so glad I went to a different prep class for SAT/AP prep in high school. The entire environment is extremely unprofessional, and teachers and staff are severely underpaid. I attended the ACI in Hacienda Heights, and it's no surprise that it closed. In fact, in my opinion, it was open far too long already. read more

ACI is not worth the money. They charge an outrageous price for mediocre instruction, and all of the teaching methods are outdated. The SAT is not required by colleges anymore, but since SAT was their most profitable program, they continued to convince parents and students that it was still necessary, even though they didn't know anything. Other teaching institutions definitely offer better quality instruction than ACI. read more

Tutoring businesses like ACI is booming during this pandemic era, they're now so centered around $$$$$ and not about your kids education. No customer service whatsoever, even for those who sent their kids here for years and spent thousands of dollars - they won't recognize your years of loyal business, or care about your kids academic future. Looks like the policy now is just sign up and pay or take a hike, no consults or assessments, and questions are un-welcomed. This tutoring center is disorganized, everyone has attitude problems, so lacking communication internally and externally, and uses the pandemic excuse for everything. read more

I have learned and grown so much from my time here at ACI. As a college counseling student, the guidance and help that Ms. Kimberly provided for me was amazing. I felt so comfortable talking to her and she never hesitated to answer any of my questions. I'm our meetings, she was able to give me insight into high school and the college admission process. The college essay teacher, Mr. Hayashi, was also extremely helpful and polished my college essays to best express who I am. The teachers here are so nice and really care about the students and their education. The office staff are also so friendly and encouraging. With ACI's help, I was accepted into many incredible schools such as UCLA, USC, Berkeley, Scripps, and UOP! I'm so grateful for all the help and support I got from ACI!!! read more

I first enrolled in the summer of 2021. I was lost in the jumbled and confusing jungle of the college admissions cycle at the end of my junior year. I was nervous, disappointed, and regretful of my high school career up to that point. However, ACI prepped me to be the best version of myself I could be. I explored other college prep businesses in the area, but I found their counselors cold and unwelcoming it was Ms. Kimberly and the front office staff that welcomed my situation with optimism and assured me that I would succeed. I enrolled in the College Essay class, which was by far the best thing I could do. I polished my resume and worked diligently on my college essays. Under the guidance of Mr. Hayashi and the other teachers, my college essays and application were, to put it lightly, magnificent. I am grateful for what Ms. Kimberly and ACI have done for me, and I believe that my college acceptances were due in large part to their concerns, diligence, and commitment to their student's success. With that, I am proud to say that as a result of the combined efforts of ACI and myself, I was accepted into USC, Harvey Mudd, UCSD, UCSB, UCI, UCD, UIUC, and many more. And I am even more proud to say that I will be attending USC Viterbi this fall!! read more

ACI has significantly helped me out on the long path in getting accepted to one of my dream colleges (UCLA)! All the staff there is extremely helpful, kind, and encouraging, and takes great care in addressing concerns for each and every student. I'm especially grateful for the amazing and thoughtful teachers that helped me achieve my goal SAT score through their engaging and fun classes. The counselor, Ms. Kimberly, was truly the best! She never hesitated to answer any questions I had, whether I was in a meeting with her or at home. She also walked me through the steps needed to secure strong and unique extracurriculars. Best of all, she is extremely knowledgeable about classes, programs, and teachers at various local high schools, and this detailed knowledge provided for great, useful advice. Even after I was accepted to college, she continued to provide me with great resources and advice so I could continue my success into the future. I'm grateful for all the encouragement and support ACI has provided throughout the years. read more

I went to ACI Institute throughout high school. As a first-generation college student, ACI prepared me for college by introducing me to the best 4-year plan in high school, including what AP classes to take and other testing schedules. All the teachers and staff there are super helpful. They all have a lot of teaching experiences and I really enjoyed taking their classes. I was a consultation student with Ms. Kim, and she tailored a 4-year plan for me to maximize my chances to get into top-tier colleges. Out of other college prep institutes I researched, ACI was definitely the best one in terms of customer service and student performance. I would not have gotten into UC Berkeley without enrolling in ACI Institute! read more

I used to be a student in ACI two years ago! A lots of teachers are very educated and nice and helpful, such as the college essay teacher, Mr. Hayashi. The staff there is very responsible, they will check your grade every week to keep track of you. And Ms.Kimberly is my main counselor, she cares about all the students and provided the best that she can offerd! She usually said that she is my ACI mother hahah. But when i was her student, she does check in with me a lot, and concern about my plan for college etc. And now i got in to a good college! I am very appreciate that! read more

Definitely one of the best college prep institution. I went to ACI from 7th - 12th grade. As a new immigrant, ACI has definitely helped me a lot in terms of English, classes, and long-term planning. Their ELD and Common core classes helped me to pass my English barrier. The college essay teacher Mr Hayashi allows me to shine my personality and experience in my application. As a 4-year consultant student, I meet Ms Kimberly monthly to discuss classes, clubs, extracurriculars, college search, and everything about college prep. She provides me so many opportunities (volunteers, research, summer program) that allows me to expose to my intended major. Other than opportunities, she also trains my mindset to plan ahead. This will definitely benefit me future in college and even beyond school. Thanks to Ms Kimberly and all the ACI teachers/staffs that in the end I got into the College of Engineering in Cornell!!! read more

I went to ACI Institute from about 3rd grade to throughout my High school career. My mother sent my older brother here first and was very pleased with the success he gained so, she decided to send me too! From the moment I stepped on campus, to my first class, I was ecstatic because I could tell ACI truly wants to educate and prepare you for whatever academic endeavors you wish to achieve. Ms. Kimberly, who is basically a second mom to all students, really worked with me from the ground up. She really wanted me and everyone else around me to succeed and develop useful skills. The teachers have great amounts of knowledge in their respective courses and made the courses fun. It made me and some of my classmates want to learn more and more. If it was not for ACI, I would not have reached some of my great academic achievements by getting into such prestigious schools like UC Santa Barbra and UC Davis. read more

I am a student at ACI! ACI really tries to help students who come. I am so glad to meet new excellent peers who hold common goals as me and staffs/teachers who are extremely helpful! ACI help students improve their SAT scores miraculously, if you want to improve your SAT scores, come here!!!!! read more