Alyssa is fantastic! She was recommended to us as a writing tutor by my sons' former principal…read more She worked w/ him on both his writing & on ACT test prep. She helped him improve both dramatically. In addition, I have recommended her to others & all have reported that their childrens' test scores have improved. I will definitely use her for my 2nd son if she can take him.. Strongly recommend!

From the owner: Students Who Attend Alyssa Petrone Test Preparation Can:…read more Learn concrete strategies and methodologies that help "demystify" the test, thereby putting the student in control of the test rather than succumbing to it. Learn how to "pace" and work comfortably within the arbitrary time constraints of the test. Develop confidence and reduce test anxiety through regular, disciplined practice. Improve critical reasoning abilities through mastery of frequently asked question types including: inference, weakening/strengthening arguments, uncovering assumptions and comparing and contrasting Points of View. Develop higher levels of thinking by learning how to "synthesize" information. Identify and learn to overcome barriers to good performance such as, "overthinking", making unwarranted assumptions, and carelessness. Learn the grammar most commonly used on the SAT, ACT, GRE and GMAT as well as the "tip offs" to spotting the errors on the tests.

DO NOT USE IF PREP FOR H.S. ENTRANCE EXAM my son was…read morestudying for h.s entrance exam with a tight timeline. Only 8 weeks to prepare. The director KIOWA is a very good sales person but is not in touch with what the tutors are actually teaching. I was very transparent and informed her that my son needed testing accommodations and she assured me that they could provide these accommodations but after 3 bouched practice exams my sons accommodations were not met and as a result the practice scored were erroneously very low. Causing them to focus on the wrong strategies and topics and also up charging for hours he didn't need. I discontinued my contract after 3 weeks and with private tutoring (25% lower cost) my son did very well on the ISEE exam. I would recommend private tutoring or MEK viewing. Don't use C2 Montvale.

From the owner: C2 Education provides students with a clear roadmap to their dream college, including tutoring,…read moretest prep, and college counseling. All services are available online and in person at local centers. Our expert tutors help students with comprehensive K-12 tutoring and individualized test prep for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, and AP exams. Call today for a free diagnostic test and consultation!

Shana and her team are consummate professionals. Their student support and growth is remarkable and…read moreits good to see they've continued to expand, opening an office in New York. Their test prep is customized for each student and results-driven. Her team is the devoted accountability you need for success at very reasonable rates. Their many happy students speak for themselves. Their flexible yet rigorous test prep curricula are incredibly well designed for students with learning challenges.

After we share almost the same last name, how could I not come here haha. I'm pretty terrible at…read morestudying for tests. I'm totally undisciplined and not self-motivated at all unless I have someone telling me what to do, and sadly with some pretty important tests coming up that I have no choice but to seriously prep for, I thought I could use some outside help just to stay motivated enough. Well I've succeeded and tremendously. I didn't think I could do it, but the girls here have been so incredibly helpful to me. Truly, they are a blessing. Love you all and thank you for everything you do!

Eliot was helpful, he really listened to what my concerns are. Provided me with resources. We spent…read morea decent amount out time speaking. Truly affordable . He helped direct me to my path, goals. Help me identify my strengths and build my confidence

From the owner: Higher Education Consulting has been empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations for…read moreover two decades. Our expertise in career coaching, higher education, and workforce development has enabled us to provide invaluable support to our clients. We understand that the gaps between individuals, institutions, and organizations exist, and we strive to bridge them with our tailored and results-driven solutions. We believe that everyone has the potential to achieve their career goals, and we are committed to helping our clients unlock their full potential. With our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes, we are confident that Higher Education Consulting is the ideal partner to help you achieve your career aspirations.

I have used CATES for both my kids. First they helped my daughter figure out the right colleges for…read moreher to apply...and then she got into her number 1. The big take away here was CATES (Chris specifically) really got into the weeds to help figure out the perfect school for my daughter. She is currently a Sophomore and could not be happier. Then CATES (specifically Sam) helped my son research graduate schools, test prep and finally prepare his essays. My son just got into BC, Northeastern, GW, NYU and Georgetown. Overall he was 8 for 8. Another win for CATES! I would recommend CATES to anyone! Thank you Chris, Sam, Paige and Geoff - what a team!

CATES was incredible to work with, and Megan was truly the highlight of my college application…read moreprocess. She helped me immensely with my essays and played a huge role in me getting into my first choice school. I could not have done it without Megan's continuing support and positivity. She took the time to get to know me and helped me find my voice through writing. I am so grateful for the help of the CATES team.

My daughter began piano lessons with Michelle about 5 years ago. I think Michelle is everything a…read moreparent could ask for in a music teacher for their child. Her teaching is extremely in depth and includes music theory. She is kind, encouraging, patient, and REALLY knows her stuff. This year my daughter needed a tutor for 4th grade math. I figured anyone who Michelle brought us would be excellent, and I was right. The tutor, Allie, helped my daughter go from "hating" math to getting perfect score after perfect score on her weekly quizzes. She now says math is "easy". Allie, like Michelle, is so patient, kind, energetic, and professional. She didn't give up until my daughter really, truly understood each concept, and brought many tools and ideas to help make that happen.

Michelle is a wonderful and very motivating piano teacher for our seven year old daughter…read more She is structured but also a lot of fun-very energetic and supportive. Our daughter has loved learning piano with her!