I couldn't be happier with the survice I received! David is very knowledgeable and honest,…read moreunderstanding of unique circumstances, and experienced enough to advise even on highly specific situations. David gave me a much needed honest evaluation and I feel a lot more confident after speaking to a professional i can trust, and beyond that, he's just a genuinely nice person to work with. I've had one meeting so far and will definitely be booking more. Highly recommend!!

I couldn't be happier with our experience with David and College Zoom. Their program is like NO…read moreOTHER. They have created a system that truly helps the student organize his/her/their thoughts and ideas in order to put their best foot forward and create a college application that represents who the student is and what their achievements are. Both my children worked with College Zoom. My son is a very typical young man who had a hard time getting started with his applications, and College Zoom did an excellent job supporting him every step of the way. My daughter, on the other hand, was very motivated and College Zoom worked well with her enthusiasm and organization. I am happy to report that both kids got into their DREAM schools (USC and UC Berkeley) with College Zoom's help. David and College Zoom really understood each student's unique needs, and also helped this mom feel less worried!!

Our daughter came to Noelle in full panic mode: her confidence was shattered, her grades were…read moreslipping, and math had become a source of constant stress. In just eight weeks, Noelle completely transformed her relationship with the subject. Not only did our daughter raise her grade by an entire letter grade before the end of the school year, but more importantly, she regained her confidence and belief in herself. Noelle has a remarkable ability to connect with students, identify exactly where they're struggling, and make challenging concepts feel relatable. She finished the year feeling capable, prepared, and genuinely optimistic about moving into 10th-grade math. We are incredibly grateful for Noelle's expertise, patience, and encouragement. We couldn't recommend her more highly! -Bree (Mom of Archer School for Girls student)

Nicole and her team of tutors are amazing. They have helped our kids with everything from…read moreEnglish/writing to AP Physics and AP Calculus. Everyone is professional, fully vetted, responsive and so engaging and easy to work with. Nicole has saved our kids' butts on more than one occasion! I highly recommend them!

You can't miss the opportunity to work with Paul! He is probably one of the most talented humans…read moreI've met and his ability to listen, to understand, to guide and to motivate are unparalleled. While my college bound son spent his Covid riddled gap year getting an advanced ski instructor certification in Europe, It was as if Paul was right by his side the whole semester through the entire application process. Paul offered countless hours of late nights and early mornings to ensure our son made it into the schools of his dreams. He's currently headed to the "3/2" program of Willamette in Oregon followed by USC or Columbia. Above all else we feel a sense of connection commitment and friendship with Paul. It's a no brainer. Hire him if he has space in his schedule, he will change your life!

Paul just always seems to be there when you need him: whatever you need whenever you need it, no…read morematter the personal imposition on him. Whether it was helping me finish my UC application minutes before the midnight deadline or proctoring all eight of my exams at a moments notice. In the beginning of Senior year I was met with a crisis, for a variety of reasons I didn't have any math credit. I had to take geometry through AP Calculus BC in one school year, whilst applying to college and managing a full senior year course load. With that I needed to take eight separate proctored exams. Without the flexibility and commitment of Paul as a proctor, I can say definitively I wouldn't have completed this feat. However working together, I got it done. In about six months, I went from not graduating high school to being admitted to a number of top universities including UCSD, UCSB, University of Michigan, and NYU. Paul continually goes out of his way to do whatever he can to help you achieve your goals. Fundamentally, I believe what distinguishes Paul Nicholas is that he cares, and that certainly can't be taken for granted in this world. So thank you Paul, I will be eternally grateful.

My son dreamed of NYU Tisch Film and we knew we needed help in the applicaton process. Jen at Great…read moreExpectations recommended the perfect fit. Sajel Oelerich made the college application process so seamless and SO much easier. From the moment my son first spoke with her, he knew that Sajel was the key to getting into his dream school. Her patience, advice, demeanor and enthusiasm were beyond incredible. She gently pushed him and helped him to see how much more he could bring to his applications. He looked forward to his sessions and after each one he came out more energized, more excited and SO much less stressed out. He got into his dream school! Thank you so much Sajel and thank you Great Expectations! -Deb S.

We had a terrible experience with this group. I would have told the owner director had she ever…read morechecked in during the process. We did not even use all of the hours.

Because admissions consultants represent such a significant investment, I wanted to make sure I…read moreworked with a consultant who'd have a night-and-day impact on my Kellogg application. But, it was challenging to evaluate that before committing to move forward with one firm. I'm sharing this review of Beth because she was exactly what I was looking for. In my admissions call, the admissions officer told me one of my application reviewers said they were hard-pressed to find anything wrong with my application. Beth made a significant impact on my application in two ways: (1) In all areas of the application, especially the essays, she maximized the portion of content that Kellogg admissions officers care about. Before working with Beth, I had iterated my essays several times and thought they were in a decent spot. After she reviewed, it turned out only a small fraction was content Kellogg admissions officers actually care about. We worked together to maximize the portion of the content admissions officers care about and pared down the rest. (2) While I had a high-level idea of what a good application looked like, I didn't have a crystal clear picture, and as a consequence, I found I would iterate on application components much more than necessary because I wanted to be sure they were as good as possible. Beth let me know when each one was in a good state so I could focus my time effectively, and that allowed me to put adequate effort into every portion of the application. There's nothing magic in those two items, which is why I recommend her so highly: I'm confident that her impact on my application is repeatable with any application. I could tell in working with her that she's evaluated thousands of Kellogg applications, and that makes her uniquely suited to advise in those two areas.

I'm so thankful that I chose to work with the SBC team, and particularly Amy Hazen, my consultant…read more The MBA admissions process is grueling, and I knew that I needed a partner who would guide me through the journey with patience, understanding, and expertise. The SBC team works together to create a holistic experience. Bill took the time to understand my goals before pairing me with a consultant. Amy spent countless hours with me understanding what made me tick and helping me translate that into an application. Beth flight tested my application and made sure that there weren't any glaring holes, and Anthony helped me prep for my Wharton Team Based Discussion. By far the most valuable part of this process was having Amy by my side. No question was too trivial for her, and she had limitless patience with me as I obsessed over every detail of my application. Amy's most valuable contribution, however, was her ability to help me focus on the RIGHT details. It is easy to lose sight of what you are building as you write the applications from the ground up, and it can be particularly challenging not to write applications based on what you THINK the AdComms WANT to hear. Amy encouraged me to embrace my authentic voice, and ensured that I was telling a story that highlighted who I am as a human. Thanks to Amy and the SBC team I was admitted to FIVE MBA programs: GSB, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, and Stern (with a full ride).

They are very professional and detailed. I love there strategic approaches on teaching my 5 year…read moreold daughter(Kindergarten )and 6 year old daughter(First Grade)! they are very engaging and lovely staff. Christina has been a great influence in my daughters academic success! She is amazing and we look forward to A+ tutoring again in the new school year!

I would give more than 5 stars if it was an option Sonya…read moredid a great job teaching my 5th and 6th graders how to become professionals in their writings. They enjoy every minute with her. She's not just a tutor but a great friend and a very funny person. I can hear the excitement in her voice when teaching the kids. For a homeschooling mother I would go with them blindly. They communicate very well. Great service all in all. Thank you for the great service.

Janet is a dream GRE tutor! She is incredible patient, motivating, and incredibly kind. I came to…read moreJanet starting at ground zero as far as the math portion of the GRE was concerned. She worked with me to understand what types of questions to expect, gave me formulas, and talked me through countless word problems. She also helped me raise my writing score, and even helped me with my personal essay for grad school applications. Because of Janet, I was accepted into my top choice school, and am now pursuing my calling as an occupational therapist. She really is as good as it gets! Endless gratitude for you, Janet!

Janet is sharp as a tack and is a truly wonderful teacher. She understands the needs of her…read morestudents and helps bring out the best in them. She thoroughly understands her subjects and makes learning an exciting adventure through her energetic personality. If you need help, she can do it! Highly, highly recommended!

It was my best decision to enroll my daughter to Elite Prep Los Angeles. Director Stacey offers…read moregreat consultation. My daughter is a better person because of her. My daughter's study habits, grade, time management improved. Not only that, her outlook on life, confidence and motivation is positively influenced. Elite Prep is not only about academia but they really care about each individual student.

My daughter really benefited from this place! She has prepared her college essays , and was treated…read morewith kindness and hospitality. The teachers helpful towards her, fixing her mistakes and making sure that she writes nice essays to successfully apply to colleges. Thank you!