We've been with Serena and staff since pretty much the beginning and it's really been a positive…read morejourney. She helped us get in to several of the best and top rated private schools in the state of Hawaii. She then prepared us to be academically ready for the private school curriculum, and even now, we are doing remote tutoring 3X a week and my son is really excelling. He received high honors (3.74 GPA) on his first report card in middle school n before that was just a B level student. This school pushes challenging academics and they really make their students earn their grades. We would never have been prepared for this type of curriculum had we not been constantly receiving enrichment from Elevate. I've told Serena that I was willing to pay full price even though we are totally remote and still it is so worth it. She's accommodating and extremely organized with scheduling while working so hard to advocate for both of my kids. Don't get me wrong, we have found a handful of really excellent tutors to work with us in person while we are in Hawaii. However none of them offer the services that Serena does, STEM classes, coding classes, book clubs, contests, pre-k tutoring, and she even worked to throw a private party for my son.... as that is what he wanted. We are never leaving as long as my kids are enrolled in school.

This place is AWESOME!…read more The tutors are knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping students succeed. Every child enrolled has shown significant improvement in their grades and confidence since starting at the center. The staff is also very responsive and communicative, keeping parents informed of child's progress and any areas that need extra attention. I highly recommend Elevate Educational Services to any parent looking for high-quality educational support for their child. TWO THUMBS UP!

ACI is a trustworthy team that demonstrates not only outstanding expertise but also a strong sense…read moreof responsibility and professional ethics. I am truly grateful to director, Zoe and the entire ACI team for their professionalism and patience; and highly recommend this organization to any students and families who are looking for reliable guidance through the college application journey.

I visited ACI College Prep today to get information about their program for my child, who is…read morecurrently in middle school. I went there genuinely interested in finding additional academic support for him. Unfortunately, I was left extremely disappointed by the way we were treated. My child recently came to the United States from Asia. His English is still developing, and he is currently an ELD student. He is adjusting to a completely new country, language, culture, and educational system. As his parent, I expected an educational institution to understand this and, at the very least, treat him with patience, encouragement, professionalism, and respect. Instead, I felt that my child was looked down upon because his English was not good enough. The attitude and communication we experienced made us feel unwelcome. Watching your child being made to feel that he does not belong simply because he cannot yet communicate fluently in English is extremely upsetting for any parent. What makes this experience even more troubling is that, at the same time, another student who is also in ELD was accepted, while my child was made to feel that he was not welcome. That raises a very simple question for me: If both children are ELD students, why was one student acceptable while my child was not? If ACI has specific academic admission standards, that is completely understandable. But those standards should be transparent, clearly explained, and applied consistently. If English proficiency was the issue with my child, then I would like to understand why another ELD student was treated differently. I cannot claim to know what was in anyone's mind or what motivated the difference in treatment. However, based on what I personally experienced, it felt discriminatory and left me seriously questioning why my child was treated differently. I was also surprised by the attitude because many of the families I observed appeared to be Chinese-American or Chinese families. As a Chinese parent myself, I expected greater understanding toward a child who had recently arrived from Asia and was still learning English. This experience also left me questioning how newly arrived Chinese families are viewed by businesses in the supplemental education industry. Parents coming from Asia may not yet fully understand the American school system, ELD programs, college admissions, or the role that private tutoring and college-preparation businesses actually play in a child's education. Educational organizations should help families understand these things honestly. Parents should never be made to feel that spending large amounts of money on private education is what determines whether their child has potential or deserves an opportunity. Being in ELD does NOT mean a child is unintelligent, academically weak, or incapable of succeeding. It means the child is learning English. My child should be evaluated based on his academic ability, willingness to learn, potential, and character--not simply on how fluent his English happens to be today. Children who recently immigrated to the United States already face enormous challenges. They have left behind the language, friends, schools, and environment they knew. A good educator should help build their confidence and encourage them to improve, not make them feel embarrassed, inferior, or unwanted because they are still learning English. I would have had no problem if someone professionally explained, "Our program may not be the right fit for your child at this time," and gave me clear academic reasons. I can respect honesty. What I cannot respect is inconsistent treatment without a clear explanation. I came to ACI looking for an educational opportunity for my child. I left feeling that my child had been judged rather than encouraged. That is not what I expect from educators. Based on my personal experience today, I cannot recommend ACI College Prep. I sincerely hope management takes experiences like this seriously and improves the way staff communicate with and treat immigrant families and children who are still developing their English. Every child deserves dignity, patience, fairness, and respect, regardless of where they were born or how fluent their English is today. Very disappointing. Shame on the way this situation was handled.

My daughter and I love this place. Everyone is so friendly and the course material is very…read moreinteresting and challenging for my daughter. We heard that this may not be for every child, after all, everyone learns differently and appreciate different teaching techniques. However, for us, this is much more suitable for my daughter than Kumon! A heads up though, parking for this location is a bit tough because it shares the parking lot with Trader Jose and several other establishments. This, at times, especially during drop offs and pick ups, could get hectic. But other than that, we highly recommend this place for you to check it out!

We have two daughters attending Russian School of Mathematics - RSM Pasadena, and our experience…read morehas been outstanding. Enrolling both of them was one of the best academic decisions we've made. The curriculum is structured, rigorous, and thoughtfully designed to build strong problem-solving skills. What we appreciate most is how concepts are taught in depth, step by step, so students truly understand the material instead of just memorizing formulas. Both of our daughters have grown significantly in confidence and mathematical thinking. We've seen clear improvement not only in their school performance but also in how they approach challenging problems. The teachers are knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in each student's success. The staff is professional, organized, and responsive. We highly recommend RSM Pasadena to any family looking for a serious and effective math program.

I've known this class for over 5 years and it has never disappointed me. This class has helped me…read moreimprove my writing skills tremendously. My teachers could see right away that my writing skills had greatly improved, even to the point she complimented me on my report card. All the teachers that work at this class are excellent. They are all very kind and teach writing to the best of their ability. If you ever need help on your writing skills World Of Writing is a must!

My sons have been going to World of Writing for a while, and Ms. Vicki and Mr. Kevin are awesome…read more They are kind and patient, and they also make learning a lot of fun. My kids love going there and have learned so much. Thank you so much.

We've had a great experience with Sylvan learning! My daughter has been going since November 2025,…read moreand we've seen big improvements in her reading and comprehension. They provide a personalized plan, stay connected with her teacher, and meet with us monthly to review progress and give tips for home. Best of all, her confidence has really grown. Highly recommend!

Justine demonstrates poor leadership. She speaks to employees in a disrespectful and belittling…read moremanner, including shushing staff in front of us, the parents. Coming from management myself, her behavior is unprofessional and creates an uncomfortable work environment, as well as uncomfortable situations for the patients.

I signed up my two kids for their summer program. The stuff has been so thoughtful and…read moreknowledgeable. They are able to communicate to my kids in Mandarin and Cantonese which is really helpful. Great one on one tutoring as well. Currently signing my kids up for the school year!

Innovace Academy has been a great resource for my younger siblings. They currently help with…read morehomework, but also provide them with study material for exams, and practice questions to further hone in on their classwork. The tutors and workers there are very thoughtful and I haven't had any worries with making sure they get their work done and are scoring well on quizzes and exams. I would highly recommend anyone with elementary kids to give them a shot and sign them up for the school year. They are really receptive to any questions and concerns and a great up and coming program!

I've personally been tutored by Jennifer for over 6 years. I can confidently say that her program…read morehas led to my own explosive growth in writing over the years. Furthermore, her extensive knowledge over the workings of standardized tests such as the SAT helped to vastly improve my scores. Leon had also helped me in preparing for the math portion of the test. Overall, this program resulted in me getting a near perfect score in the english portion.

I started being tutored by Ms. Jennifer in seventh grade. She was recommended to my family by a…read morefamily friend, and she has been a monumental help for the SATs, AP exams and college applications. Through years of help, my English and writing skills were sharpened, and I ended up scoring a 2300 out of 2400 on the old SAT and 222 out of 240 on the PSAT. I was accepted into top notch colleges in California, such as UCLA, UCSD and Berkeley. I believe that through her expertise and careful instruction, I was able to gain more knowledge than I did in years of English class. I highly recommend her because of her kindness, patience and ability to make things easily understandable. She makes English fun and interesting. -R.B. (not actually from Nevada, but from SoCal

I attended Alpha Math and Science as a junior in high school. I am writing this review years later…read morebecause I still think about this experience, and I believe students and parents deserve to know how damaging a teacher's behavior can be toward young people. The instructor for this class was Mr. Hsu, and the program repeatedly encouraged students to come in early for additional help. At the time, I was 16 years old and under extreme stress. I had a calculus test the following day and was already overwhelmed. Because the class emphasized coming in early for support, I did exactly that. A TA was helping me before class started. She was kind and supportive. I sat at the front of the classroom with the TA seated next to me. When class officially began, I stopped working independently and began taking notes. The TA stayed seated next to me and would occasionally tap my shoulder to quietly point something out. I responded respectfully and quietly. I was not disruptive or distracting. About thirty minutes later, the TA left. Immediately after she walked out, Mr. Hsu began screaming at me at the top of his lungs in front of the entire class. As a 16 year old student, being yelled at by a grown adult was terrifying. I had been in his class for over a year and had always been quiet, attentive, and respectful. He continued yelling at me 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 understand what he was saying, he became angrier. He accused me of being disrespectful for talking, 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 did it on purpose. In reality, her foot had simply caught on a loose backpack string. This accusation was shocking and completely false. I began crying uncontrollably in front of the entire class. Mr. Hsu did not stop yelling. Staff members entered the classroom and stood there watching, which I had seen happen during other incidents when he yelled at students. It became clear this behavior was not uncommon. Eventually, he stormed out of the classroom. The learning environment was completely destroyed. After the break, his wife, Ms. Helen, 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 statement broke me, because I had come in early and had followed exactly what the program instructed students to do. I was exhausted, scared, and speechless. I left immediately and never returned to Alpha Math and Science. After I left, friends who stayed in the class later told me that Mr. Hsu would frequently mention me during lessons. He asked them to tell me that he would offer me free classes if I came back. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of his behavior, and no accountability. Just an offer of free classes, as if that erased what had happened. 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 and disciplined without being cruel or humiliating. Looking back, I now understand how damaging a teacher with poor emotional control can be to a young student's confidence and well being. These classes are expensive, and in my experience, they were not worth the emotional toll. There are better resources available. No test score or program is worth feeling unsafe, scared, or belittled in a learning environment.

I attended Alpha Science circa 2008-2010, first for SAT English classes then for Calc BC/Physics C…read more I was that kid that had to beg my parents to take these classes because I loved math classes. Mr. Hsu is definitely a personality but he is one of those very impactful people that not only teach you but offers life advice. He is at the top of the top when it comes to academic math and physics knowledge, although you have to be really proactive to pick up some topics you might struggle in as I did with Physics C since it was not taught at Temple City High School, at least when I attended. He will cover topics even beyond what is covered in the AP curriculum if it seems fitting for the class. I was very grateful too because I really wanted to sign up for the Physics C class in addition to Calc BC and Helen (the wife) let me take Physics C for free after hearing my mom complain about the price. Also, they had some of those bulk individually packaged snacks that they sold at cost or near-cost. That's how you know they're not money grubby like one place I saw that had a vending machine with 200% markups.