My daughter has always struggled on math till I found Alpha Science. I was introduced Alpha from a couple of friends, last year I finally took my kid there to try. She told me the teaching is a kind of hard and fast after the first class, but a lot of the students of her age there are so good at math. Even she did not understand completely the first day, but she would like to try. Now, she likes the teacher's teaching and can not wait for the day that she can go to alpha science. read more

This place can possibly be the best place for your children. I have been to Alpha so several years since middle school to highschool, and it has a really caring environment. The teacher there treats students really well, on hoildays the classroom are all decorated really cute and joyful, and we always have a feast to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not only that they guide me to learn useful and easy understanding methods for difficult math and physics, which helped me improve significantly, but the teacher there really cares about the students from many aspects. When they caught me confused in a lecture, Mr. Hsu would always slow down a little to explain the point. read more

I attended Alpha Math and Science as a junior in high school. I am writing this review years later because 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. read more

I'm a former student of Alpha Science. I went to 5 places before I came to Alpha. Alpha Science was the best! I'm majoring engineering as a junior college student. My foundation of Physics and math are solid and strong through Alpha Science, which help me doing well in college. Thank you Alpha！ read more

I have been in Alpha Science since 7th grade. I came here since my brother was here and he's doing well in college majoring in electrical engineering. I'm from China and the teacher does not discriminate against anyone. We have learned so much not only in and math and physics but also open our eyes with a broader view. My family love alpha, they treat every student with care and compassion. read more

This place is completely damaging for students for a number of reasons. Firstly, the teacher doesn't talk about math or physics, the classes he is supposed to be teaching. Instead, he talks about politics for half of the classtime, taking away from time that could have been used to learn more. Also, the teacher has made numerous statements multiple times that come off as racist and sexist. He stated that women have it easier in physics because they can woo the teacher to give them the better grade. He also talks to students about uncomfortable things, like sexual assault. Finally, he talked about how taiwanese people are better than Chinese people. read more

I highly recommend enrolling to Alpha Science if you want your kids to achieve an even higher academic performance in the SAT's and AP courses. Introducing this institute to a couple of underclassmen got them really excited to enroll because they wanted to score higher on their SAT's and the institute works well to be flexible to student's schedules. If students are committed to attend and work hard, then the staff members are also committed as well. Not only do they focus on SAT's but AP courses as well. Tutoring is offered for AP course when you stumble in class and also to prepare you for the AP tests. This is a place where the academic performance of students is what Alpha Science strives for. You will not be disappointed of the improvements the institute does for students. read more

I attended Alpha Science in high school after struggling in Geometry Honors with at B-. After being taught by Mr. Hsu, I started to understand and enjoy math. He is a passionate teacher and can explain the subjects so student can learn and understand concepts as opposed to memorizing formulas and test taking strategies. As a result, my grades/SAT/AP scores reflected that. I continued learning from Mr. Hsu in every math and physics subject until I graduated. You can tell Alpha is different because Mr. Hsu and Mrs. Helen are still teaching all the classes, while other SAT/AP programs hire college students or have high turnover rates for their teachers. They care about students and their success. You're free to study there even if you don't have class and any tutor there will help you with homework. They used to even hire students for part-time work as a tutor, helper erasing chalkboards or office work where I earned my first paycheck. I ended up at UCLA Engineering for my BS and MS degrees and am now working at a reputable research laboratory. My review ends here. I give them 5 stars. Whatever comes below is life lessons from a now 30 year old husband and father of 3 kids. It seems appropriate since Mr. Hsu often gives his philosophies in class. Enjoy what you do, not for the purpose of prestige or money. Diligently study and learn and if that takes you to a top university then great. But a "top university" may not be a big deal. If you're seeing college only as a means to a successful career, that's naivety. Here are some real life examples: A Cal State engineering friend has a higher salary and a UC engineering grad. A UC engineering student ended up going to a 10 week computer programming course and is now a project manager at a startup. A PhD working at Intel makes $110k, but they work 60-80 hours a week. Or the average engineering job for a new grad in the LA area is $55-80k a year. Did you know a high school graduate can make $60-80k as a police officer? Of course, not many Asian American parents would want their kids to do that. Whether you have a STEM+M career or not, it will eventually just be a job unless you enjoy it. Ask your parents if they like their job. There's so much more to life than an idolatry of grades, prestigious colleges and careers. read more

Alpha's teachers really know their math and physics. The teachers are serious about teaching you the subject material and helping you pass AP and SAT tests, and the staff are really nice. A plus: there are yummy snacks and drinks that you can buy and eat while you learn. I went here for several years and ended up getting 5s on both my Calculus AB and BC tests. read more

I attended the Alpha Science in Rowland Heights, and that the teachers could not explain well. When I ask for them to explain their answers, they gave riddles that I do not understand. Then, he outright started to ignore me when I raised my hand to ask a question. Of all my few months there, I feel that this is making me lose more of my IQ and start to get dumber by the second. Basically, Khan Academy taught me more things in less time, which I could understand their processes, than the months that I spent in this hell. read more

You will not regret sending your love ones to Alpha Science. I'm saying this because Alpha has helped my little brother and shows tremendous care to him. My brother, Stephen, was having a rough time at a well-known tutoring center in Temple City. Stephen said to me that he was uncomfortable/happy at that place. Basically, I've learned that the place that Stephen went to has become more like a business rather than a place for learning. Teachers don't really remember student's name and few interactions; the care for students does not exist anymore. Since Stephen was not happy, we have decided to look for alternatives. We came across with Alpha Science and I have to say, my first impression with Alpha was impressive. Unlike other tutoring centers, Alpha keeps the dialogue conversational, and they don't push visitors to register. Many places will only provide visitors with flyers and then let them go figure. At Alpha, their staffs would actually give suggestion and provide valuable information on the spot. I spoke to a lady called Betty, and she was very lovely and patient with me. So we have decided to give it a try. Besides learning quality materials, Stephen is actually enjoying his time at Alpha. He said to me that he feels appreciated. Whether if its with the staffs, classmates, and instructors, he said its like a big family. I really think Alpha is a great place to learn. They not only provide students with quality materials, but also the care that they show to each student is very significant. I highly recommend this place if you want to learn AP and SAT, and if you are looking for a place where you will be appreciated. read more

Alpha Science is life. Mr. Hsu wasn't just a tutor to me, he was a mentor for the future. I came into Alpha Science during my junior year of high school with a really weak Mathematics background and Mr. Hsu helped me understand and build a foundation. I'm in college now and I am surprised to see what Mr. Hsu taught me has translated to my results. Alpha Science may seem to be really hard and challenging, but it's because Mr. Hsu cares about all his students. He's very knowledgeable and has never given up on me despite my previous Math background. I haven't been to Alpha Science since I graduated high school, but I'm happy to say every teacher and tutor at has done their job professionally to ensure I have a stronger background in the subjects they had to offer. read more

An educational institute that has effective, established teaching methods that help streamline your kid's education and prepares them with the corresponding skills to be successful in the path of STEM careers. I've been enrolled here since my sophomore year in high school, and my only regret was not joining earlier during freshman year. Not only has this place assisted me in several impressive AP scores, such as a 5 in AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Calculus: BC, but it has also taught me boundless life skills that will help me in college and beyond, such as proper time management skills and how to adjust my schedule to accommodate more classes, something that will happen often in college. read more