We highly recommend Academic Approach. They always think of everything. Our first child used their…read moreservices and did great; now it is our daughter's turn, and 8 years later they are still just as good at what they do. From the very first day, Academic Approach delivered. You were awesome to work with, made these tests so easy to understand for us, and took care of all of my daughter's testing and academic needs. You are the best! Thank you so much.

Hands down would not be where I am today without Academic Approach. They helped me decide between…read moretaking the ACT or SAT. Once we decided on the ACT they helped me raise my score by eight points. I was able to get into the college of my choice early decision. It's within walking distance or a short bus ride from at 3-4 nearby high schools so it was super easy for me to get there after school on my own. I really appreciated being able to take a timed practice test about once a month. Come test day I was super comfortable with the timing and was able to perform my best. It's pricey but it's one of the bet investments my parents made.

I worked with Stefan on test prep; he was outstanding. The 1.5hr sessions FLEW BY!…read more Stefan is so fun and passionate about test taking strategies. He is so knowledgeable and is someone I wish I would have found earlier in my application journey. I am so grateful for his support! I loved having the whiteboard and he always sends the PDF of the notes that you cover in class. Stefan makes everything super easy to understand and very accessible. If you don't understand it, he will try to flip the concept on its head and reteach it to you. He is super patient! This has been my favorite test prep experience. I have tried it all - Manhattan Prep and other test prep companies. I only wish I found him sooner.

I highly recommend Stefan Maisnier for MBA admissions guidance. When our son decided to pursue his…read moreMBA on a tight timeline, Stefan quickly created a clear, strategic plan. He objectively evaluated our son's strengths and weaknesses, identified gaps--especially in quantitative skills--and worked closely with him to address those areas. Stefan's deep knowledge of admissions and test prep ensured our son targeted schools that fit his profile and goals, and he provided invaluable support throughout the process. Stefan's professionalism and expertise made a real difference for our family. My wife and I would recommend him to anyone seeking high-level, personalized admissions guidance and GMAT prep.

I worked with Tara for 1-month and saw immediate progress in my abilities. Tara is an effective…read moreGMAT tutor because he has thoroughly studied the test. One thing I struggled with prior to working with Tara was identifying what is actually being tested. I would just do the problems, get some wrong, get some correct, and then move on. Tara emphasized an error log and thinking about why I got something wrong, which really helped me. Tara helped me move my score from 42 to a 47 on the Quant section. His insights to Data Sufficiency questions were worth at least 2 of the 5 points that I added, bringing my combined score to a 710.

I was applying to Executive MBA programs and had decided to take the Executive Assessment(EA)…read moreinstead of the GMAT. The EA is an alternative that many schools are using, but there isn't as much info and test techniques as there is for the GMAT. I purchased the official study material provided by GMAC. Still, after taking the EA, I found that the material and practice tests weren't as accurate a portrayal of a real exam as I had hoped, especially for the Quant section. After receiving my scores from the first exam, it was clear I'd need to retake the test and needed some help brushing up on my quant skills. I interviewed several companies that promised an increase in my score, but none took a personable approach until I found Tara. Tara took the time to understand what I needed, my history, and where I wanted my score to end up to get into one of my top choice schools. I didn't have a lot of time before my next exam, so Tara focused on my weaknesses, and we worked almost daily up until exam day. He shared many short-cuts and tricks to help get to the root of the question and eliminate the "noise." He provided many reference notes and made sure that I genuinely understood before moving to the next topic, always encouraging along the way. He is amazingly flexible as he was able to work about my schedule and meet early in the mornings. With Tara's help, I was able to increase my quant score high enough to get into one of my top choice business schools, and I would recommend Tara to anyone!

Our experience working with Compass Educators was very positive. Not only did the Compass Advisor…read moreguide us through the College Exam process, but evaluated the scores for both the SAT and ACT, helped us make an educated decision on which exam our daughter would score better on. Our Advisor also found tutors that worked with our changing schedules, and our daughter truly enjoyed working with, in both Math and Language. I highly recommend Compass Educational Prep!

We used Compass Education Group for SAT tutoring for our son. The tutors we worked with were…read moreexcellent and my son raised his score significantly with their support and guidance.

The search is over! Having 3 boys has brought us much joy.... it has also brought us different…read morelearning styles. Our older son tried a learning center to sharpen his skills, its like taking the long way to get someplace that is close. Those centers teach the children what they want, when they want, and how they want. So when my middle son needed immediate help I knew NOT to call one of those learning centers. So naturally, I called a really expensive private tutor, 150.00$ an hour, he must be good! He was very good at doing my son's homework, he had the skill set, just didn't know how to transfer/ teach my son the information. My son was failing and I needed real help, real fast! I found Elite and two others on line.... Hence, I ended up with Elite! I seriously couldn't be happier! I know my results are not typical but it's true... my son went from a D to a B just like that! It was like magic! Stephen did not do his work for him! He also wasn't run by his watch. If my son needed more time, well he got it. He would make sure my son truly understood what was being asked. Being an educator myself I believe the key to Elite's success is the way they match the tutor with the person in need. When I emailed Eric and explained my needs, he listened! He didn't just send over whom ever. That is what is so great about Elite, it's not just one person. Eric was able to listen to what I needed for my son's to be successful, then he found a tutor that he knew would be a good fit. Stephen was a perfect fit! My son finished out the year with a B in math! Yippee!!! I was so happy with our results and with Stephen but we are moving to another state this summer.... oh no:( No worries! Eric put my mind at ease because he will still be there to support my son and I. Yup, Elite is moving with us. So that is one huge weight off my shoulders. I know that if my boys need help in school Elite tutoring has my back. The search is truly over for us..... End yours now:)

Simply Outstanding...that's how we describe Jasmine Coleman of Elite Tutoring. Jasmine is very…read moreintelligent and has a wonderful way of connecting with my son. She is direct, clear and focuses on my son's weaknesses, so that he can rapidly improve. Jasmine tutors my son for the upcoming ACT and also for the SAT. Her knowledge of both tests, what is required and the nuances of each test has been extremely helpful.We initially signed up for ten hours of tutoring, and so far the results have been outstanding. The scores on the most recent ACT are substantially higher, and now he is looking for a top score on the next test. We are signing up for another ten hours... Thanks Jasmine.

Both my children have attended one on one and group tutoring at the Lincoln Park center and have…read moredemonstrated tremendous improvement and academic growth. My son benefited from the individual attention in the study skills program from the teachers who really challenged him to become an independent learner. His study habits improved so much, that homework is no longer a chore and I am not struggling with him to get started. My daughter has displayed learning difficulties in a number of content areas, with math being the subject she had the most trouble with. After about 6 weeks in the program she earned her first B in math on her midterm progress report! I can't express how happy we are with this center and the teachers! She was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and she is gaining skills that she can use both at home and in the classroom that help her to focus.

My two kids have been attending Huntington Learning Center in Lincoln Park for last 3 months and…read morethe team there has been very thorough and professional. They took the time to evaluate our children, establish a baseline and explain to us their recommendation and a way forward. I really like the data driven approach to identifying areas of need. I was most impressed with the Director giving us a clear plan with timelines, costs and end dates. What I liked the most about her is the clear, honest and pragmatic manner in which they articulated the options and solutions without any sales pitch. We would recommend Huntington Learning Center in Lincoln Park to other parents to help their kids in areas of need.

Our kiddo had a wonderful experience prepping with Bella for the ACEE exam! Bella struck the…read moreperfect mix between professional and fun, making the sessions both productive and enjoyable. Test results TBD, but when our kid took the test this past weekend, she emerged saying that the actual test was much easier than the practice tests. So, the program seems rigorous and effective. Would definitely recommend.

We just want to thank Test Prep Chicago for the support in the tutoring they gave my son last year…read more We want to thank you for the preparation Metodi (tutor) gave our son. My son score very well and got accepted to a Select Enrollment High School. Thank you Test Prep Chicago! MP.

I am one of the students that Nurturing Wisdom worked with. I started in August and worked with…read morethem for 3 months. Grace was so helpful to prepare me for all my tests for high school and super awesome ! She was super supportive and kind and answered all my questions. She was always open to help. After tutoring, I felt prepared ready for the testing. I totally recommend for anyone needing help or support for testing coming up!

Nurturing Wisdom was highly recommended when we were looking for ACT tutoring for our son. We had…read moreused a different ACT prep company this past summer but decided to try a one-on-one approach now that it was crunch time. Since we never used a tutor in the past, we were not sure what to expect. A director from Nurturing Wisdom came to our home to interview our son so that she could choose a tutor who would be a good fit. How lucky for us Cara from Nurturing Wisdom was the tutor chosen and she and our son work well together. She has had an extremely positive effect on our son. She has a balanced approach of softness to earn the trust of the student as well as firmness to keep the student on track. She is very responsible, always showing up on time and is open and flexible with scheduling when needed. Our son just took a proctored mid test prior to his first official ACT in two weeks, and we are pleased with how well he has done on this practice test. We can only attribute the jump in score to Cara's tutoring. We are confident our son will do well on the upcoming ACT.

I was very lucky to have studied with Keith from Chicago. I initially met Keith through the…read moreManhattan GMAT class pack in which he was the instructor, and later took a few private classes with him to improve my understanding.   Overall, Keith is a very efficient and to-the-point instructor. I was quite confident in math but was making unnecessary mistakes so Keith pinpointed it to exactly where it was and provided CUSTOMIZED study plans for me based on my goal and schedule. As for verbal, he was instrumental in teaching me how to read and answer the question.   My first practice test was in the 600, and with the help of Keith and many hours of hard work, I increased a score of 100+. I would highly recommend Keith to any student who would like to learn and achieve a good score.   Manhattan GMAT also offers one of the best online platforms. It syncs up with the book and the explanations really helped me understand why an answer was right, and better yet, why other answers were wrong. In addition, you can use the report feature to see your overall performance and area of improvement. I would recommend taking a GMAT course with Keith through Manhattan. Thank you Keith!

Quick Summary: Best in-person GMAT prep course in Chicago…read more Dan is awesome. --------- Lots and lots of detail: Teaching: 10/10 Dan. Bartz. I owe a LOT to him. He was a huge part in the 90pt increase from my first attempt to my second attempt.* He scored in the 99th percentile (several times), so yes, he's insanely smart. As a teacher, top notch scores will only get you half way to five stars. Dan's personality gets him the rest of the way and more. During my prep, I asked a lot of basic questions (trust me), but Dan always had a patient and thorough response. In class, he aimed for true comprehension. No matter how complex or simple, if we weren't getting it, he found another way to teach the concept or open up the problem. He was very conscious of varied learning styles and backgrounds in the room and made an effort to find opportunities to tailor a message. In addition to being incredibly approachable, Dan is very engaging. The Manhattan classes have a card system so all students "poll in" an answer to questions (makes sense since you can't skip an answer on test day!). He'd use this and other techniques to get the class involved. This engagement really helped keep my energy up and stay mentally present for three hours after a full day of work. He was available at any point during the course or while studying after the course ended. He wanted to help us succeed and whatever he could do to help, he would. Did I mention he's just a really nice guy? He's just a really nice guy. As we approached the end of the course, everyone had different time lines. Some were ready to face the GMAT monster. I was not. I met with Dan to create a personalized game plan for life-after-Manhattan. He went over my strengths and weaknesses and we created an outline for what turned out to be four more weeks of studying. I was planning on evenly studying Q/V and focusing on my weaknesses within those topics, but Dan suggested that I be more in the 75/25 range. It paid off! After sitting the test a second time, I maintained my Verbal percentage from the first try, but increased my Quant percentage by 37 percentage points. My overall score went up 90 points! Dan's guidance heading into the homestretch was priceless. I honestly don't think I could have cracked 700 without it. *I'm sure someone out there would want me to say that this isn't guaranteed, and no, I don't work for Manhattan GMAT. --------- Materials: 10/10 Studying for the GMAT is intense, but the order and depth of the materials broke down the concepts into digestible segments. You could all but feel the building blocks stacking as you worked through the books. The syllabus was also a godsend. I thrive on structure and deadlines (I realize that makes me sound super awesome); free form studying is not for me. The detailed syllabus kept me on task and progressing logically for nearly over months. The 14 or so books are great. Some thick, some thin. Some you'll use once, others replace your best friend (don't worry, your real best friend will forgive you). Each major concept has its own book, and you work from basic concepts to full-blown convoluted and mean GMAT questions on each topic. The syllabus ties it all together and tells you where to go and when. Then the online resources tell you if you should go back and review anything in particular. --------- Online Resources: 9/10 Manhattan GMAT has all the resources you'd expect (practice questions, CATs, videos, etc.). The OG Archer is a really great tool. Even with Dan's urging in class, I really only started using it after my class but I wish I would have taken advantage of the Archer sooner. The analyses available for both the Archer and practice tests were very insightful and helped me focus my attention on what mattered. I gave the Online Resources a 9/10 since there were a few quirks in the system, specifically in the OG Archer, that I found clunky and a bit annoying. To really work on a specific area (number properties, anyone?), there are some focused sets of questions organized by topic. Once you've started in one of these sets, clicking next will give you the next problem in the OG, not the next question in the focused set. I ended up opening a browser tab with the list of questions in the focused set, and a second tab with the OG up. Also, as you are clicking next or loading a new question, the full page reloads and scrolls you back up to the top so you have to scroll down again. Both are minor annoyances, but when you're trying to make the most out of limited study time, it would be really helpful to move through the Archer smoothly. --------- My brief history with the GMAT (for credibility, I guess): 12/12-4/13: Took an in-person course with a company in Chicago 4/13: Official GMAT (low 600s) 10/13: Demo'ed a class with another company; wasn't feeling it 10/13: Demo'ed a class with Manhattan GMAT; felt it 10/13-1/14: Took an in-person class in Chicago 1/14: Official GMAT (low 700s)

My 9yo son's confidence in math has greatly increased since joining mathnasium when it opened. They…read morefollow a systematic approach and wait until the child masters the level before moving on. My son feels success with math now and no longer is fighting homework. The staff there make math fun and the reward system is great for him.

If your child needs math tutoring, look no further. Mathnasium offers in person and online…read moretutoring. My child uses the in person and she never complains about going. That right there means they are doing something right. The people are very nice. The locations are convenient. Booking classes is not difficult. They also have prizes for the kids when they have finished different amounts of work. Nothing like a little incentive to get them busy. They also provide emails regularly with notes about the work your child has completed. You pay a monthly fee that allows for 2 sessions per week. They are open most days. All in all we are very happy.