Premier provides great after school and tutoring sessions…read more My son is in 6th grade and Premier has structured Math and English group lessons, as well as private lessons. The teachers are supportive and knowledgeable in the subject matter. My son is able to complete his homework and learn in a positive environment.

My son has been with Premier since Elementary( for 9 years already).I really appreciate that…read morePremier has always been supportive to my son academically. Everyone in premier is so professional and helpful, especially Kevin and Mr. Greenspan. Premier is definitely an asset for the Walnut community. I highly recommended.

We're so thankful for everything they've done for our son over the past three years. They were…read morealways kind, supportive, and really took the time to care about him as a person, not just his applications. Mr. Lee guided him through the whole college process and made it much less stressful for all of us. We're so happy with where he ended up and we truly appreciate all the extra care and attention they gave him. We can't thank them enough and would highly recommend them to anyone.

A friend recommended Lee's Review to me for college counseling. I was very hands off as I felt it…read morewas my son's responsibility, and they did a great job with him. My son got into his dream school and I had to do nothing.

Great staff. My daughter has improved a-lot in learning. She enjoys coming has improved overall.read more

So far, our experience with Sylvan has been excellent. This is my son's first day, and the staff…read morehas been incredibly accommodating and communicative. They respond promptly, thoroughly, and have made the enrollment process very easy. We initially visited a few months ago but weren't able to afford the tuition at the time. The team kept us informed about new promotions and options, which made it possible for us to come back. We're grateful for their support and are excited to see my sons progress in the program.

I took AP Bio as a course here through Elite school because my main high school has strict AP…read moreregulation. The course I took at Elite was amazing. I had a mentor/teacher who tutored me, another teacher who graded my assignments and guied my online course, along with a Associate Director Julie Chae to help everything go smoothly. HIGH SCHOOLERS, from a junior's perspective, elite open school is better than taking ap courses at your own school. Small group sessions and great focused mentorship really makes this place stand out. - hannah y

I was one of those kids at Elite who were lazy and unmotivated. Parents forced me to come. I was…read moreoften the class clown and a punk towards the staffers/proctors at the front desk. The only benefits I saw, at the time, were 'shortcuts' to answering questions on the SAT and the one on one college counseling / essay writing with Julian Chou. Everything else felt like a waste of my time. I came to summer boot camps to make friends, some of whom I still keep in touch with. Looking back, all of that went a long way. Sure, some might argue it's not worth the money but it really depends on how the student takes advantage of all the resources. I certainly didn't take advantage of all of them but all the instructors are specialized in specific subjects and are quite knowledgeable. Some of these instructors already have full time jobs yet they take their time during or outside of Elite classes to help students. If you can study independently, props to you but most high school students can't. I couldn't. And in this way, Elite was very helpful, using both former and original test questions to evaluate how you'd score on a real test. I enjoyed all my teachers (few whom I still keep in touch with) and the staff, yes they were mean. They were too direct and condescending. However in retrospect, considering how annoying I must've been, imagine that multiplied with hundreds more. Elite wants their students to take practice tests as if it's the real setting. You can't talk, text, or cheat and you shouldn't fall asleep. I attended Elite about 10 years ago. I wasn't close to a 2400 nor did I get into an Ivy League. But considering what I've achieved since then, I can't thank them enough for prepping me for that very first step to 'adulthood': college.

I've been with ACI since a very young age and I cannot recommend this place enough to students who…read morewant 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.

I can't say enough good things about Ms. Kimberly and Mr. Hayashi! They were both essential in…read morehelping 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!

I signed up my son a few months ago but wanted to hold off on reviewing until he had a chance to…read moreexperience it for a bit. This branch of Mathnasium is in a plaza across Mt. SAC so parking is fairly easy. First off, the staff here is AMAZING. Everyone is so approachable, and accommodating to my son. He likes that they have a point system to earn punches to redeem for fun prizes. My son already has his eye on getting a gift card. They also have themed spirit days during the summer like cookie day, pajama day, crazy hair day, etc. My oldest son did Kumon for a while a number of years ago. The Mathnasium system is different than Kumon as there are no worksheets that you have to bring home as additional homework. With Mathnasium there is an instructor assigned to work with a small group of students to help them understand concepts, so it feels like a semi-private tutoring session. I signed up my son, not with the goal to make him advance to high school math in 5th grade, but to help him with the basic grade level concepts that he was having trouble with. My son enjoys his sessions (which to me is already a win when a kid likes going to a math and I can see his confidence growing as he completes his mastery checks. I like that he's not stressing out about doing worksheets at home like my oldest son did with the other program. FYI, session fees for elementary school kids are less expensive than middle schoolers, so if you sign them up while they're in elementary, you can lock in the same costs even when they continue in middle school.

BEWARE WILL CHARGE YOUR ACCOUNT AFTER CANCELING!!! I…read morecanceled two months ago, Wasn't charged anything last month! This morning I woke up to a $400 charge!! What's the explanation for this crime?

Mathnasium has been an incredible environment for my child, turning her math frustration into…read moregenuine confidence through a personalized curriculum. The instructors do a wonderful job of building her foundational skills while making the learning process both engaging and rewarding.

Very good place to learn math if you don't know a single thing about math. very nice place 5 starsread more

Alpha science is a great place for SAT prep. They have a nice location near Stater Bros.,…read moreStarbucks, McDonald's, and more. There's one day a week to take a practice test, and the rest of the days are used to review the test and teach concepts and skills in Reading, Writing, and Math. Because of this, there's only four days of class instead of five like at other places, and its great to have a day off. Michael only requires us to memorize around 50 words a week instead of the redundant 50 words a day at other places. This is not only less work for the students, but also makes it easier to actually understand and know the words. He explains reading and writing problems pretty well and cares about the students' progress. Mr. Hsu is a real math master and while he can be hard to understand at times, it is really impressive to watch him fill up the chalkboard with a plethora of numbers and arrows in a matter of seconds. For whatever reason, the math class goes by faster than the other classes, so theres always extra time, time that Mr. Hsu uses to give us magisterial advice not just about the SAT and college admissions, but also life in general. Amber and Betty are really nice, the bathrooms are clean, and they put dryer sheets up on the walls so the room smells nice. However, the thermostat is usually set at either 69 or 70 degrees, so it can get cold if youre just wearing a tshirt and shorts. Although another review said the water is bad, it really isnt. The water is decent, more like kirkland or crystal geyser.

I attended Alpha Math and Science as a junior in high school. I am writing this review years later…read morebecause I still think about this experience, and I genuinely believe students and parents deserve to know how damaging a teacher's behavior can be toward young people. The way this program was structured was that students were encouraged to come in early for additional help. That was repeatedly emphasized as a way to succeed. At the time, I was 16 years old and under an extreme amount of stress. I had a calculus test the following day, was overwhelmed, and already anxious because the class itself was marketed as preparation but felt stressful from the start. Because I wanted help, I came in early as instructed. A TA was helping me before class started. She was kind, calm, and supportive. I sat in the front of the classroom with the TA seated next to me. When class officially began, I immediately stopped working independently and began taking notes like everyone else. The TA stayed seated next to me and would occasionally tap my shoulder to quietly point out a correction or clarification on my work. When that happened, I responded quietly and respectfully. I was not talking to classmates, not distracting anyone, and not being disruptive in any way. This continued for about thirty minutes. Then the TA left. The moment she walked out, the instructor suddenly began screaming at me at full volume in front of the entire class. As a 16 year old student, being screamed at by a grown adult in front of my peers was terrifying. I had been in his class for over a year at that point. I was always quiet, attentive, and respectful, and I had never been a problem student. He continued yelling at me aggressively in both English and Chinese. I do not speak or understand Chinese well, which made the situation even more confusing and frightening. When I could not respond properly because I did not understand what he was saying, he became even angrier. He accused me of being disrespectful and intentionally talking during class, even though I had only been responding quietly to the TA earlier. At one point, he accused me of intentionally tripping the TA as she left, claiming I had done it on purpose. In reality, her foot had simply caught on a loose backpack string. The accusation was shocking and completely untrue. I began crying uncontrollably in front of the entire class. He did not stop yelling. He continued berating me while I stood there frozen, embarrassed, and scared. What made this even more unsettling was that staff members came into the classroom during this incident and simply stood there watching. I had seen similar situations before where staff would appear when he yelled at other students, which made it clear that this behavior was not unusual. Eventually, he stormed out of the classroom. The entire atmosphere was ruined. I felt horrible not only for myself but also for the other students whose learning time was lost because of his inability to control his temper. After the short break, his wife came in to teach the second half of the class. While I was still crying and visibly shaken, she told me that if I needed extra help, I should come in early. That sentence completely broke me. I had come in early. I had followed exactly what the program instructed students to do. I was exhausted, scared, and speechless. I regret not saying anything in that moment, but I was a timid teenager who had just been publicly humiliated by a teacher. I gathered my things, left immediately, and never returned to Alpha Math and Science. After I left, friends who stayed in the class later told me that the instructor would frequently mention me during lessons. He told them to tell me that he would offer me free classes if I came back. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of how he treated me, and no accountability. Just an offer of free classes, as if access to his teaching excused the way he behaved. I did not need his class then, and I do not need it now. Today, I am in college at UC Berkeley with a job lined up. I have learned from many professors, including award winning ones, who are demanding, disciplined, and high standard without being cruel or humiliating. Looking back, I now understand how harmful a teacher with poor emotional control and a lack of emotional intelligence can be to a young student's confidence and well being. These classes are expensive, and in my experience, they made no meaningful positive impact on my academic success. What they did leave behind was stress, fear, and lasting emotional damage. There are better resources out there. No test score, class, or program is worth feeling unsafe, belittled, or scared in a learning environment. I hope this review helps students and parents make a more informed decision.