They delay kids progress to charge more money. They are overpriced and want to prove the worth of…read moretheir curriculum than helping kids progress!

C2 has been a great experience for my child. The tutoring at C2 has really increased my child's…read moretest scores. Tutor Leah is professional and makes learning fun and easy to understand. She has been the highlight of my child's tutoring experience at C2. I highly recommend C2.

This is the best tutoring my children have had. My oldest did the SAT class and was tutored for…read morechemistry and calculus. She is now at Ball State University and is receiving their highest merit scholarship. My daughter tells me all the help she received is making college much easier for her compared to some of her fellow Ball State students. Now, I've enrolled my second daughter in the SAT class because I am confident it will help her as well. Thank you for all your help Learning Ascent!

My Son, Joe, worked with Deanna Gage now with Learning Ascent Tutoring in his search for the right…read morecollege. His desire to play DIII soccer also being a factor, Deanna was a great guiding light through the tricky landscape of him deciding where to go and he couldn't be happier than he is now at St. Norbert College. Thanks, Deanna!

We have only used Sylvan for tutoring so far but our experience has been great. The Director, Liz,…read moreis responsive and takes the time to explain things in detail. My son loves going here and they provide very comprehensive, detailed feedback for every 12 hrs of learning which is very helpful.

From the owner: Welcome to Sylvan! We're a locally owned learning and tutoring center staffed with a dedicated team…read moreof caring educators with years of experience delivering results for families in our area. We provide the best in after school programs and personalized tutoring for math, reading, writing, homework help, SAT®/ACT® prep, college readiness and more. You'll love the dedicated learning time that allows your child to focus on whatever they need to work on. They'll love the personalized attention and engaging motivation program. Whether they need to catch up on skills or get ahead in new skills, our teams tailor a program to your needs and budget. Discover why Sylvan parents say, "I wish we started here first." Contact us today.

After speaking with the director after my last rating and being told that my daughter was CLEARY…read morenot understanding the basics of 1st grade and she needed 6 hours of help a week....I told the director this program was not for her. I was indirectly called an idiot. The director is awful and this program just is NOT for everyone. My daughter is now a straight A student in second grade after seeking a private tutor (also saving loads of money).

We started our daughter here at the end of second grade - she was in need of extra reading and math…read morehelp. Their services mad a world of difference in her life. She improved in both areas, and she continues to learn new ways to learn information in a way that works for her. We will forever be thankful that we found Huntington.

Going into college entrance exam season, it wasn't clear to me what would be the most effective and…read moreefficient way of arming my twin teenage sons with the comfort and skills that would allow them to choose the right test and to perform their best. Each has his own strengths and weaknesses, and their study and learning habits differ vastly. Once Steve met with us and reviewed their baseline untimed scores, he easily guided each of my sons to the test that would elicit the best results, and he confidently assured that tutoring them together would not only meet each boy's individual needs but would enhance each other's learning, by virtue of the group process. Indeed, Steve was exactly right. He helped my kids to put in perspective the importance of these tests and to set goals commensurate with their college choice aspirations. His teaching style elicits discipline and engagement, without instilling undue stress and worry. He's calm and steadfast in his claim that if a person is willing to put in the practice and study time and comes prepared to tutoring sessions, he or she can incrementally improve. He makes the goal score feel accessible, and this helped to keep both of my kids motivated, hard-working and hopeful. The three of them worked together for 24 hours, over 12 sessions, and utilized a variety of materials, including prep books, websites, and group meetings to get them ready for the test. He tracked their progress, keeping me updated throughout, and though he worked with them together, he tailored the lessons to each of my kids. Now that both boys have sat for their chosen test, it's abundantly clear that Steve assessed them accurately, and guided and taught them well. My sons each reached their goal scores, one improving 3 composite points (4 with super score), and the other improving 6 composite points, to do so. Needless to say, both of my kids are pleased with the outcome, as am I, and I suspect this will open doors at schools they might not have considered. From beginning to end, and especially as measured by the results, Steve successfully ushered my kids through what could easily have been a stressful and demoralizing process. He simply understands these tests and how to master them, and we couldn't be happier to have benefitted from his expertise.

Steve helped my daughter move from high-performing on practice ACT tests (33 and 34) to earn a…read moreperfect 36 composite score on her first try! My student was already doing well in Math and Reading, but yearned to improve in Science and English. Most other courses or tutors offered full on prep -- very costly and time-consuming. Steve assessed my student's specific needs and provided individualized coaching and resources to help her use her limited time wisely. After only two sessions (about 4 hours total) and some homework, my student's confidence was boosted. Beyond improving an already great composite score by 2 to 3 points overall, specific increases included 4 points improvement in English (from 32 to 36), and a whopping 5-point improvement in Science (31 to 36). Steve was meticulous, positive, and patient. He used a variety of materials, including websites, prep books, and lessons at my home. The resources he has to offer are up-to-date and not stale, which is important since the tests have changed over time. He kept detailed notes on my student's performance to help track improvement and keep me updated. Would definitely recommend.

I've nothing but great things to say about Academic Approach. They took a very personalized…read moreapproach to working with my student and we had great results. We did one on one sessions. They were flexible when we had conflicts, but kept us on track.

Very pricey and average instruction. My daughter did not…read morethink it was worth the money and we stopped going. There are many other cheaper and more effective alternatives (Princeton Review, One to one) and that is what worked for us. The 3 hours of tutoring for $600 was not worth it for us

I am a former student of the Reading Tree ACT/SAT preparation course, and I would fully recommend…read moreit to anyone looking for a quality program with outstanding results. I am currently a senior in high school and along with my grades, my great ACT score has given me the opportunity to attend my dream school, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and I can attribute my ACT success to my experience with the Reading Tree program. I am so happy with my choice to attend the Reading Tree program. I had other friends in similar ACT prep programs with hundreds of students being taught by very few teachers. They said that they felt as if they "never got any personalized attention" and that it was a "waste of time." I found this to be the complete opposite at the Reading Tree. The teachers were warm and patient (regardless of the level of the student), and they always had an answer to my questions. The intimate environment really made me feel that my success was a primary goal to the program. Along with the books we received for homework and practice tests, we got a binder that had so many different helpful hints and tricks that I used when I took my test (and my test results confirmed...they definitely work). I felt the homework assignments to be well thought-out and relevant to what we needed to focus on. I can't say enough about how successful I feel the Reading Tree program is. From its personalized program, helpful text materials, well-educated teachers, and of course, great test results, I feel that it is beneficial to any junior or senior looking to do well on their tests; it is definitely worth it. Thank you to all my teachers!

From the owner: Unlike other area educational agencies, The Reading Tree is privately owned and managed, allowing…read moreus to focus solely on our instructional quality and parental communication. Since 1976, we have been helping students of all ages address: ACT and SAT standardized test preparation High school entrance exam preparation Math (elementary through high school) Phonics and Reading Reading comprehension and fluency and much more! The Reading Tree is a unique educational agency - one that was founded on the principle of individualized tutoring and service. Please review our website for information about our services.

They are very personalized, meeting the student right where he needs the most help. My son…read moreincreased his ACT score by 5 points in a very short period of time after attending Huntington. I am so impressed with the structure of Huntington's tutoring. I appreciate the fact that Huntington as provided space and time for the student to reflect on their teachers, the strategies they have learned, practice tests they have taken and the communication with parents. This is how results happen and how students find success! Not only is Huntington teaching students test taking strategies, but strategies that can use in college. For parents out there that will have students that will take the ACT or SAT, we highly recommend this place.

I have had a very frustrating time trying to get information from them. I've called four times and…read morethey took my name and number to call me back. While they've called back, it has been an hour or two later, right in the middle of the classes that I teach. Since times and prices are not posted on the website, it is frustrating that I'm not able to get that information. I'm calling to learn about their SAT prep for my child, but this experience will make it unlikely that I'll recommend it to my students.