Silverman Tutoring stands out in support, encouragement and most of all sensibility. Clearly put…read morechildren first, which is rare and precious today

We appreciate all that Bareena has done to help our daughter! Her tutoring sessions, homework…read moreassignments, attentiveness, and test advice boosted our daughter's SAT score. Thank you!

After looking for locations to take my LSAT at I ran out of time and this was the only location…read moreavailable. Besides it being a little far from the city, I had an amazing experience here. The staff checking you in was extremely organized and so friendly, the building is brand new so the restrooms were sparkly clean, and the test room was relatively small so it was nice that it wasn't filled with a ton of people. Also must commend the one employee for being really nice to me while I was anxious and visibly nervous. If I ever have to take a test again would choose this location.

My daughter was scheduled to take her SSAT. According to the website the parent are allowed to fill…read moreout a waiver and leave the premises. I was told by the front desk heavy older lady that I was not allowed to leave. I sat in the lobby for 4 hours waiting. I had to rearrange pick up for my special needs son and find childcare for my daughter since I wasn't allowed to leave in that timeframe. I asked another lady whom seem to be more knowledgeable why the website states one etching and the office another, turns out I was able to leave. The lady answered not knowing! It's not a misunderstanding! Another lady sitting in the lobby was also concerned with losing her job because she wasn't able to leave.

Summit worked with our daughter and steadily brought her ACT scores up, while boosting her…read moreconfidence, being supportive and NOT stressing her out.

From the owner: For more than 30 years, we've been dedicated to helping students achieve their highest potential on…read morethe standardized tests for private school and college admissions. Our program directors guide you through the entire process and help you decide: When to take the test, Which test to take, and How to prepare for them. We craft a sensible, realistic test prep plan that is tailored to your student and then match them with one of our expert tutors.

Brian is both a phenomenal tutor and a phenomenal person. His approach to tutoring his students is…read moreunique in that he does not drill into quantitative or grammar heavy rules, forcing you to learn difficult math and complex sentence structure, but rather relies on testing strategies that are become intuitive as you work with him. I was able to hit my target GMAT Score after several months of working with Brian because I could be strategic and pliable on complex questions, number pick and look for patterns when required, and even make educated guesses in a matter of seconds to narrow down especially hard problems into a 50/50 shot. In addition to his fantastic study approach, Brian is just a good guy. Wow no one enjoys studying, Brian would make every session entertaining, keeping me motivated and eager to continue the work. I always felt as though he was just invested in my personal process as I was myself. While I'm incredibly happy with the results from using Reason Test Prep as a tutor, I'll genuinely miss my weekly sessions. Could not recommend Reason Test Prep any more!!!!

If you're reading this, you're likely deciding on choosing a GMAT tutor. Fair warning: I am going…read moreto heap praise on Brian Prestia. So much so that you might doubt the authenticity of this review. If you have any doubts about Brian, the GMAT, my story--anything--I encourage you to message me. I am the kind of person that the GMAT chews up and spits out. I am not a great test taker. I'm not even a good test taker. At best, throughout academia, my success has been equal parts hard work and luck. Beyond that, to say that "I'm not good at math" is akin to saying "the US hasn't had the best response to Covid"--it doesn't even begin to detail how bad the situation actually is. When I took a cold GMAT in February of this year, I got a 630: Q39, V35. I took a ManhattanPrep class, which didn't really help much, but by April, I understood a) how the GMAT worked and b) if I wanted to score above 700, I'd have to invest considerable time and resources. In that light, I found Brian on Yelp and we had our first meeting in early April. Outright, if you went to school in the American school system, Brian is very likely the best tutor for you. There are courses out there, like TTP and Magoosh, that walk you through every nook and cranny of the GMAT quant section algebraically. I know because I tried both courses. Unless you went to school in India, China, or are naturally outstanding at algebra, it is wholly unnecessary to re-learn and master algebra for the GMAT. It's also, I can imagine, incredibly time consuming (at least moreso than the 3-4 months I spent studying). The GMAT is a reasoning test, not a math test, and it rewards people who understand how to play the game. Brian shows you how the game works, what the GMAT is looking for, and most importantly, provides structure and sense to an otherwise unstructured, frustrating process. Brian is immensely patient, and he's adept at sensing where weak spots are. His approach to verbal is smarter and easier-applied than every other approach I've seen in other courses. If I could have created a GMAT tutor in a lab, it would come out looking a lot like Brian. I studied like a crazy person, and each session with Brian helped crystalize my learning. In my last few practice tests leading up to the real thing, I was consistently scoring Q50. That's a sentence I never thought I would type. Q50 is reserved for robots and weird kids with social issues that smell like cheerios and go to math camp. Or so I thought. Come test day, I got a Q49, V40: 730. A 100 point increase. Again, I don't believe I'd be typing that sentence if I hadn't worked with Brian. What's crazy is that I'm taking it again, because I know I can score higher than that. The GMAT has been my life over the past few months. I've read so many threads and posts from GMAT takers that would benefit from Brian's approach. If you can put in the work, and you have the time and resources to do so, Brian is the best option out there.

Veronica was so incredible with the college process from A to Z, that it allowed my son and I to…read morereally enjoy our time together visiting schools. No fighting, no tears! She was accessible & knew every school inside and out. After really getting to know my son, she knew exactly how to accentuate all positives, where he would thrive, etc...He got his #1 choice! Here we go with son #2, wouldn't think of using anyone else.

From the owner: I offer comprehensive college guidance, college application completion help, college essay…read morecomposition assistance, and subject tutoring in history, English, and science. I am also a specialist in the area of executive function work for children with ADD and ADHD. I privately teach students essential academic skills and prepare them for learning in a high- stakes world. My college admissions counseling is targeted and personalized. My unique process is based on proven formulas that lead to success. When a student works with me, I build their confidence. Under my guidance, students learn real skills, explore possibilities and reach their fullest potential. The result is acceptance into a college that meets their needs and fulfills their dreams.

This was our third time working with Summit, as we have three children, and we were again very…read morepleased with the process and outcome. The tutor we had was exceptional, patient and extremely effective for our 17 year old senior working on improving his SAT scores, which he did! Both the tutor and his supervisor at Summit were extremely good at communicating with us with updates and recaps, and also communicated directly with our child, while copying us. We truly were satisfied with the entire process, the tutor, communication and results. We would most definitely recommend Summit to others!

From the owner: Our goals are to reduce anxiety, increase clarity, and impart confidence to educators and families…read moreabout the college admissions testing landscape. Summit Educational Group believes that, with early access to in-depth information about the standardized tests for college admissions, families and educators are better equipped to create sensible, individualized test preparation plans for their students.

Tony Di Giacomo, Ph.D., and Novella Prep he founded are insightful academic coaches. Having…read morepreviously worked with other academic consultants, it is our family's experience that Dr. Di Giacomo creates unique value and benefit for the student. He is an exceptional educator and motivational coach. He has served as catalyst for our high school-age son's study habits, skills development, and academic progress. Dr. Di Giacomo left no stone unturned in understanding our son's playing field: his academic performance, notes taking in class, focus and knowledge retention at school, study habits at home, and underlying beliefs and motivation. It is this all-encompassing understanding that enabled Dr. Di Giacomo to define a breakthrough path for our son to a higher plateau, one where his academic performance reflects his full cognitive abilities and potential. Dr. Di Giacomo and Novella Prep are not only holistic in their approach to enabling the student with a keen understanding of child and teen psychology. They are proactive, caring, flexible, and responsive to the parent. We have been impressed by Dr. Di Giacomo's insight as he delved into our son's mind and psyche, uncovering and removing defense mechanisms and converting negative self-fulfilling prophecies into winning student habits and outcomes. Dr. Di Giacomo instantly earned our son's trust and cooperation in cooperating fully with assigned tasks that have led to effective habits and behaviors as student. There have been many academic and college advisors that present their expertise at our local library from time to time. Dr. Di Giacomo has stood out for his ability, efficiency, and effectiveness in coaching our son to success. He has our appreciation for his keen insight and pivotal contributions to our son's high school academic performance and college readiness.

Tony is fantastic. He understood my son and his needs pretty quickly. All kids I'm sure have…read moredifferent situations and goals and I think Tony and his team are able to move on that and come up with a workable plan. We have definitely seen results from the support he's getting.