The college search and application process is stressful and can be very confusing. Erin Goodnow was…read morethe perfect coach and advisor for our high school senior, especially in a Covid world where old patterns are upended. Erin is kind and compassionate and worked with our daughter to help her identify a solid list of schools. From there, she was a great guide - putting in place a system to keep our daughter on track with applications, essays, and all that is required to put a solid application together. As decisions come in, Erin has been a thoughtful sounding board - helping navigate choices, giving well-received advice, and sharing her own ideas. Bottom line - she is great. It was an investment that we would make again and recommend to others. We have a younger son, and I look forward to working with Erin when the time comes. The only thing I would do differently is reach out to her earlier....probably sometime in the junior year. Note - I am writing this as our daughter is in the midst of the process, and I think that is the right time to write this. The review is not meant to suggest that Erin is a guarantee to any school, or that is even what is best for a kid. Rather, she is a great counsellor through the process, helping her students self-identify the right fits, and there are many, through the process, a word I used a lot here. Maybe a kid writing a college essay would find a better synonym, but I already went to college (!) and it fits. It is a process - it takes time, patience, and trust. I am confident that Erin Goodnow and he team at Going Ivy are the right folks to walk the path with.

From the owner: Going Ivy is a full-service college admissions, tutoring and test prep consulting group. We are a…read moreteam of academic specialists, expert tutors and former admissions officers that utilizes a results-driven approach to help students gain admission to their dream colleges. We offer personalized tutoring and consulting to students of all backgrounds, personalities and academic abilities.

My son took their ACT vs SAT diagnostic test this week. This 4 hour test is designed to determine…read morewhether the student does better on one test over the other. Since colleges take either one, it would be advantageous to take the one that the student scores better on. So based on this diagnostic, my son did better on the SAT which wasn't a total surprise to us. All this service is free. They do offer several options in improving your scores. They offer group help or individual tutoring. Looks like there are many options and pricing options. What I like about their service (other than test help) is that all their service is designed around the actual test dates. Also, they teach strategies on taking the test, which I'm almost certain will help my son. We were told average score increase for their students are around 150 points on the SAT. Some higher and some lower. Needless to say, my son is signed up for their program. I am very optimistic about this business helping my son perform his best. I will update once he's done with their program.

I took my daughter for geometry tutoring. She liked her tutor and felt she understood the…read morematerial. There is a small waiting area inside but it was close to Costco so I usually just did some shopping while waiting.

I had a 30 hour private tutoring with Suresh Raghavendra and it was very productive. Suresh is a…read morevery prepared teacher in GMAT tutoring. He gave me great tips. I really recommend him. He is very serious and professional.

We started out using Tutor Doctor at home in the afternoons, and it was a great experience. This…read moreyear, my son was allowed to opt out of Spanish class, so we needed a productive substitution during the school day. Thankfully, Tutor Doctor also offers tutoring during school hours, and that's when we began working with Zia. Zia was truly a godsend for my son. Her communication was exceptional, and she consistently went above and beyond--planning thoughtfully, checking in regularly, and reaching out to his teachers to get detailed guidance on what he needed to work on. The level of care and effort she put in made such a difference. We were genuinely happy with the entire experience and so grateful for the support she provided.

We have had a very positive experience with Tutor Doctor. Sravan helped our daughter prepare for…read morethe ACT, and she was very happy with her test results. She says that she would definitely work with Sravan again. Thanks to all!

We needed our son to be on track on all subjects while being on varsity tennis…read more Jeff the owner helped him breeze thru senior year. He is patient and flexible with the scheduling around sports and other events. His fees are fair and reasonable. Thank you!

Great man to help with your Math and science studies if they ever get too hard…read more This man helped me get through my Differential Equations class - very similar to Calculus 3. He explains everything crystal clear and can go through problems step by step to show you to solve equations. He is also very flexible and works well with your scheduling. Thank you again Mr. Kalb!

Blueprint is really where it's at when it comes to LSAT prep. Dylan is a fantastic instructor. He's…read morereally funny and understands the LSAT backward and forward. My score went up 12 points from my diagnostic (I'm retaking in June because I know I can do better if I re-go over all my homework from class) I think I would suggest taking the class meant for the June LSAT and take the October once you've had enough time to really solidify everything. It's a ton of homework and a lot of time for someone who works full time and goes to school full time. Worth every single penny though! I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to do the homework and go over everything before the next class. If you have more time to spend, I would just take the class meant for the LSAT you are studying for. I looked forward to class most of the time and always felt more confident about the LSAT after leaving class. I was also not nervous going into the test and that peace of mind is worth the money right there. I would highly suggest it if you're serious about the LSAT and serious about getting into law school.

I went from a 155 on my first practice test to a 162 on the real LSAT! Dylan was a great tutor. He…read moreis very good at explaining things and knows exactly what to point out. His helpful hints, particularly on eliminating answer choices quickly helped me a lot. My biggest problem was time and I think Dylan did a lot to help that. Private LSAT tutoring is very expensive but if you can afford it I highly recommend doing it. Even if it is just 10 hours, it will make a noticeable difference in your score if you implement what is taught.

I can't say enough good things about Trey and his team…read more Incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, they help the student applicants navigate what can often times be an overwhelming process. From managing critical deadlines and interpreting sometimes confusing application requirements, their expert guidance allows the student to maximize their efforts into generating top notch applications, which then yield results. Under College X-Ing's guidance, our son was admitted to a top notch applied science and research university in the northeast (and four other schools). We are very happy with the results.

I am beyond impressed with College X-ing. They are so incredibly thorough with my daughter's…read moretesting, essays, and school selections. The meetings are loaded with information and my daughter leaves knowing exactly what she needs to do and when it needs to be done. We were hoping she would do better on her ACTs, so we enrolled her in College X-ing's ACT prep class. She improved by 5 points (huge). There is no doubt I will use College X-ing for my other children as well.

My 16 year old daughter needed some help for math (pre calculus) and so I found Arielle on Yelp…read moreShe's so much more than just a math tutor. She's working with my daughter on ACT/SAT prep, Math and all other subjects and helps with life plans. Such as what classes she should take or what SAT subject tests etc She's a total gem and very easy to work with.

Arielle is a smart and accomplished woman with true character! She is dedicated, and commits to her…read morestudents above all else. With her energy, enthusiasm, creativity, & tenacity, her students become the best they can be. You won't be disappointed, when you hire her:)