My daughter started working with AJ Stevie on Algebra 1 this spring as she prepares to enter high…read moreschool. Stevie is very patient, kind, and easy for teenagers to connect with. Since he studied physics, he is also incredibly talented in math. My daughter often says that he makes math much easier to understand, and that has really helped her build confidence before starting high school. He also regularly communicates with us about my daughter's progress and learning goals. This is very important to parents.

Not an effective program. Our son did the group SAT prep class. He studied, practiced and did all…read moreof the coursework outside of class. IThere were no real improvements among his 3 practice test AJ Tutors administered. I asked the instructor about this and he said it was typical but let's see how the SAT goes and then we can assess if we want a 1:1 session (more $$ of course). We received the SAT scores and the total score has no improvement. After the 2nd practice test I inquired if we could get a list of question that were answered incorrectly so we could focus/revise studying and it didn't happen. The program is very expensive to not see any gains or meaningful improvement in overall test score from the practice tests. Instructors should know how to get students past a plateau.

The Learning Studios took the place of therapy for me as a parent of a college bound child. I…read moredidn't stress a bit during this time! My daughter just finished her Freshman year at American University and it has been an excellent fit for her. The only thing I did to help her with her college prep and research was sign her up at the Learning Studios. Christy and her team helped her explore what she wanted to study, what she wanted in a college, what colleges to consider, how to write her statement of purpose, etc., etc., They even helped with her applications for financial aid/scholarships. They held her accountable for all the steps along the way and she was pretty much done with the hard stuff by the start of her Senior year. Without the Learning Studios, I know this would have involved many stressful moments between her and me. It was worth every penny. They also provided excellent math tutoring for her (e.g., precalculus, and AP calc plus more). I've since recommended The Learning Studios to other families and all have been very pleased. I highly recommend The Learning Studios.

We just dropped off our son off at Cal Poly SLO. Christy and the entire staff at the Learning…read moreStudio were invaluable contributors in getting him into an impacted computer science/engineering major there. Our son had a great experience the past 2 years at the Learning Studio. His grades and his test scores greatly improved with the tutoring and guidance that Christy and her staff, especially Dale, provided. We highly recommend the private calculus tutoring, AP Calculus class, ACT prep and college consulting. His ACT scores greatly improved after taking the ACT prep class and coaching from Christy. Christy Franz and her staff worked with our son from his junior year to prepare for the rigors of high school and the college application process. She was very insightful, patient and intuitive when getting to know my teenage son and what drives him. Christy suggested colleges to apply that might be a "fit" for him. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding what is being taught in the high schools, what colleges to apply to, preparing applications and essay reviews. As a result of the College Application Consulting, our son was admitted to many of his top choices. We highly recommend the college consulting to ease the application process for both the student and parents!

Teachers here are underpaid and the management team is extremely unresponsive to requests, from…read moreteachers and from parents. Would not recommend.

Awful service. They do not provide what they claim. Tutors are not trained well. Look elsewhereread more

Sadly, they do not accept kids with Autism. My 10 years old son took the assessment and the lady…read moresaid that: they have not way to help him. They recommended a private tutor instead. My son attends Kumon but I was looking for extra support in mathematics. It was really sad to know they are not interested in help kids with disabilities. This was in the Burlingame CA center

If I could, I would give more than 5 stars. We just enrolled our son and not only does he look…read moreforward to his classes, the instructors are all patient and approachable. I appreciate how they offer a free assessment and a free class before actually signing up to see if it's a good fit. Parents aren't allowed to sit and wait, but I appreciate how the center director keeps the door locked for safety. I appreciate how the center director reviews what was accomplished during the math session. Great job !

This review is years overdue . Do not use the Buckley group if you are in any kind of contentious…read morecoparenting situation and /or struggle with anxiety (often goes hand in hand when you're dealing with iep situations and special needs plus a fairly recent divorce at the time ). I have never dealt with such a cold , unkind , and rude company in all my years as both a previous teacher and now a special needs parent . They were flaky to follow up and knew I was under a time crunch with my son so I was understandably trying to email and call them when not getting replies . They chose to send a very stern email to myself and ex husband dismissing us as possible clients and blaming my excessive communications which he then used as part of his "evidence " to try to battle me in court , which fortunately didn't come to fruition . They could have just said it wasn't a good fit or that they realized they didn't have time in their caseload and left it vague , but instead chose to kick a mama that was already down . Years later they came up in a yelp search as we navigate a transition and I still haven't forgotten their lack of grace and unkindness . I recommend doing extensive research and avoiding if you find a better option !

Jean Marie truly kept me calm and confident as I applied to college, working with me build my…read moreapplication at every step, giving invaluable essay feedback (shouts out to Sophie Silverstein, who worked wonders with my writing) and helping me navigate the tangle of supplemental questions, deadlines, and financial aid applications that is the college application process. Not only did she provide me with a wealth of knowledge about the colleges I had to choose from, but she also connected with me personally and made me feel welcomed and cared for. She helped me get into Stanford, and I'll always be grateful!

Where the college applications process initially felt overwhelming, working with Ivy Admissions has…read morebeen the most helpful and valuable experience to prepare me for my dream schools. During the start of senior year, I felt anxious about what schools I wanted to apply to and how I would be able to showcase my passions to these institutions. At my first meeting with Deeana, I instantly felt comfortable sharing my ambitions as she helped me highlight my experiences and career goals that I would soon formulate into my personal statement essay. Further, I was paired with a college readiness consultant who supported me in every aspect of the process. From helping me identify my top schools to offering insight and advice on what college admission officers scout for in essays, Ivy helped me reflect on the value of my personal experiences and build the self-confidence to reach my fullest potential. By working around my schedule, they have made the college application journey extremely smooth and I never felt hesitant to ask for help when needed, especially because of the around the clock support and rapid responses I received. I was able to apply to all my dream schools in a stress-free, timely manner. I genuinely enjoyed navigating through this process with Ivy Admissions and I would highly recommend working with them!

From the owner: Ivy Admissions founded in Silicon Valley is a leading US admissions firm that provides college and…read moregraduate admissions consulting, academic tutoring (all subjects), standardized test prep (All tests SAT/ACT/MCAT/LSAT/GRE/GMAT), and professional services. All of our services are custom one-on-one sessions delivered online through high-speed video conferencing around your schedule. We service all of the US including Houston, Chicago and NY. Competition in college and graduate admissions is greater than ever and navigating the admissions process is a daunting task. At Ivy Admissions, we take the stress out of the application process for both you and your student. Our research-based methods are unparalleled but it is our passion for education and expert team that makes our services world-class. At Ivy Admissions, each and every student and professional excites us as we understand their passions and help them meet their goals. Contact us for a complimentary consultation for more information online or over the phone: 866-994-8926.

Both of our sons used Ryan as a tutor through high school. He has the unique ability to tailor his…read moreteaching style to each person's learning style. Both of my guys always came home feeling confident and capable after a session with Ryan. I've referred him to others and the consensus is always the same... he's the best out there!

Used Ryan for ACT prep for my 2 very different kids. He connected well with both of them and…read moremotivated both of them to study hard. Highly recommend!

I have researched many tutoring organizations and one problem I have found is that there isn't…read moreenough reviews to get adequate information. You really need to visit the centers or tutoring locations to get a full picture. I was very impressed with TutorWorks' approach. The kids seemed focus and looked like they enjoyed being there. Mostly I liked that they have shown results in terms of test scores, and not just in the past few years. They've been in business for over 10 years. That's why I chose TutorWorks and I am very happy with that decision.

We signed our kindergartener up for a package of tutoring. It was not cheap but it is worth it. My…read moreson is learning two languages and has been under a lot of travel lately - not a proper structured school. I wanted to make sure he got ahead before 1st grade starts. He is learning a lot with Anuja and he really likes her. He leaves every session feeling more confident and proud of himself. It is worth the price knowing that my son is building confidence and setting the foundation for the next 12 years of his school life. And update: My son said "I like learning at the learning center better than my school" and he attends one of the best school in this entire region. So that was pretty exciting to hear how happy he is here..! He really enjoys Anuja!!

Stating pure facts in a timeline format, in case C2 tries to disguise the issue…read more On 9/28/23, we reached out to C2 to extend my son's hours, to use them for SAT prep in 2024. On 9/29/23, we received written confirmation that the hours were extended. On 8/28/24, we reached out to C2 to use those hours that were extended. We were informed that the hours had expired in 12/23. We showed them proof of their written confirmation from their center director. We waited around 2 weeks for a resolution. Eventually our messages were ignored. Sign that contract and buy those hours at your peril. Stay away and find an honest tutoring company.

I think I used this place a total of 4 times. The recent experience has me questioning this place,…read moreand I would definitely choose somewhere else to take my test. Most recent experience came today. I took Part A of the exam in December. During that test, there wasn't a rule for "no calculator, no scratch paper, no pencil, no other aid". Didn't have a problem, took that test and off I go. 2 weeks ago on Saturday I was scheduled for Part B. I went for Part B, and it looked like the password given wasn't correct and they could not contact my school. Fine, I'll reschedule. Today was my rescheduled experience. Part B. The proctor stated that, I could not use, "pencil, calculator, scratch paper, or other aid". There was nothing in the final exam regulation that had those clauses. I told the proctor and he wouldn't assist. I tried to show him the information and he said I would have to contact the school. Well, the school has the information on the site. Anyway, I had to take the test without aid. Whatever... But this guy working here obviously was just there for a weekend part time job. And it looks like he hated it. The sketchy part was the charge they put on my card. 5% credit card convenience fee. I did some research on this. In California this is violating the law and terms and condition of Visa/Mastercard. You can find more information here: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/merchants-add-card-surcharges.php Yes I did pay the amount. But I did not realize that in california, your only allowed to charge 4% max. 5% is over the limit for the surcharge. If your willing to pay such surcharge, go ahead and sign up for your proctor test here. And this is 2017, there really aren't that many small businesses charging processing fees, and if they did, it was something like 2.5-3%. Bay Area Testing Center used Square to process the charge. Square takes 2.75% for all swiped charges, therefore they are profiting 1.25% extra on the proctoring fee.

The woman at the testing center was very rude. After I completed the exam, there was no…read more"congratulations you passed" just "did you print this?" She said they never allow printouts of the proof of passing the exam. I said "why?" She seemed concerned about cost of the printed page and said they've been there forever and never allowed this. I have NEVER had this happen at any testing site and I've taken plenty of academic/career based exams. She asked if they charged me at other testing sites apparently she was very concerned about the cost of my one page print out proof of passing (after paying over $200 dollars per exam). I would have paid her for the printout but was just shocked at her lack of friendliness. Also they were very loud. They lock the door so they have to unlock door for each person coming in then walking back and forth talking to their back office, reorganizing stuff. Anyway I was excited to pass then really disappointed on how I was treated after the exam. Like why? Bad customer service. There are plenty of testing sites around. Don't go here. Go to San Jose State or another testing center.