Julian Brooks at EDMD has been absolutely amazing! He supported 2 of our 3 daughters with their…read morecollege experience. With both of our daughters, he provided feedback and created a customized plan, suggested courses and even took the time to help us during the dreading appeal process. His grounded approch to deal with the schools has been stellar. Because of his creative approach my daughters aid and grants increased significantly compared to what was originally offered at UC Santa Cruz and at the University of San Francisco. Not to mention, being admitted to multiple great schools. I'm extremely greateful and if I could rate him 10stars I would. Best investment ever! Thank you so much, Julian, we're looking to continue to work with you!

Julian Brooks at EdMD was an asset to have for my daughter's college preparation. He listened to…read moreall of our needs, he walked her through the preparation for college applications and admissions. He was there for all of our questions and concerns. He prepared her months ahead of time for the application and financial aid processes. He meet with her on a regular basis and updated myself. He was amazing when it came time for the application process and he made it so much easier on all of us. He stayed on top of her regarding her deadlines and helped her begin preparing her admissions essays and information months in advance along with reviewing and giving her insight and advice on improving her essays. I recommend using the service and especially recommend Julian. My daughter was accepted into several schools including UC Berkeley and UCLA. She will be attending UCLA this fall.

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Genius Kids has played an instrumental role in helping my younger daughter build confidence and…read morefight away stage fear. Within 2 months she went from a shy girl to a confident girl speaking independently on the stage. Thank you Ms Navie and Ms Rennu !

My 8 year old daughter has been going here for 3 months and she loves it! I like the fact that that…read morethis place has a variety of art that my daughter can experience. She has brought home BEAUTIFUL artwork that we hang and use. Parking is easy to find. Its a one hour and fifteen min class every Tuesday and plans to open more sessions. The teacher, devina, is receptive to each child and allows their creativity to flow. She is kind, talented and is amazing with children!

Devina is one of the most dedicated teachers I have known. Under her instruction, my daughter has…read morelearned how to use various types of paint, mediums, techniques, and has been able to really surface the deep love for art she had inside. She always has that brilliant smile at the end of every class with an end product, which is quite priceless! Devina also does corporate events and special events like birthdays - we invited her to do a lesson for my daughter and her friends for her birthday (Andy Warhol's donuts). What a super cool outcome that was! In addition to art, Devina also teaches public speaking, which has helped my daughter understand how to write outlines, make better arguments, reduce filler words and project better body language. Most importantly it has helped boost her self confidence! Devina is not just a teacher - she is invested in the development of your child all along the way, which is not something you'd get in some of the best teachers. We are truly lucky to have her in our daughter's life!

We love this learning center! My son has a wonderful time there and he always wants to get back to…read morethe center, even during the COVID-19 time. Luckily, the center offers free classes every week to give kids chances to meet and chat with each other, and learn together online during this difficult time. In the past two years, my son gets help on his academic learning as well as explores new interests in many areas, like aerospace knowledge, world war I & II, chess, public speaking, art, and most important one - outdoor fun. He makes friends from different grades, also with teachers: Mr. Chris, Mr. Armando, Mr. Marty, and some others. We are grateful to know about this place! Since another parent of my son's classmate recommended this center to us 2 years ago, we can always maintain smooth and efficient communication with Ms. Susan. With her help, we are confident that our child can have a meaningful and enjoyable time. Ms. Susan is very considerate. She is like a family and is willing to support you in raising children together. I feel like she is not doing this for money but for the future of our kids. We highly recommend this place to everyone. ****** below information is from my son ****** Ms.Susan is very caring. On holidays, she sometimes takes us to the parks or throws a party with yummy treats like ice cream, hot cocoa, donuts, candies, and even root beer floats and pizza.

Mind Craft Academy is a great place for your kid to get after school activity. Both my kids go to…read moreMind Craft Academy Afterschool and summer camp. They offer Chinese class, chess club, math, space knowledge and varies other activities throughout the week. The director Susan is very patient and take good care to every single student.

What an amazing program! My two boys attend GK. I love that they adapt the activities for each…read morechild's needs, they keep them one step ahead of elementary school's benchmarks, and the program address everything - math, writing, reading, physical activities, computers, manners, health, public speaking, emotional wellbeing, and also fun stuff. My boys are looking forward going to GK and they love their teachers, who are kind and caring, with very little turnover and relatively small student-teacher ratio. The director Melissa is simply a superhero, she manages both locations (San Ramon and Blackhawk) wonderfully and it does feel like my child is the most important one to this school. Huge thank you to Genius Kids, I am so grateful we are a part of this program.

My child started with GK - Gale Ranch in Kinder and after a full school year, we noticed…read moresignificant progress in terms of academics as well as my child's learning attitude. He started off with tantrums when others were doing work, he did not want to participate and just put his head down in the first two weeks. I thought the teacher was ready to give up on him but they gave him room to learn at his own pace. After 2 -3 months, he recited speeches at home and told me about what he learned at GK. I was very impressed with the speeches that he was able to memorize and on top of that, he was sounding out words as we drove to places. Soon after, he started writing simple sentences and accelerated in math as well. Now, he comes home with all his homework completed (at GK) which reduces our stress levels and allows us to spend more quality time together. I don't know how they do it but I highly recommend GK, they are the best and a life saver for us!! Thank you Ms. Kiran and her team!

Looking back, we started our college counseling journey so late in the game. We had some unique…read morecircumstances with my daughter's academic path and we neither had the expertise, time, or energy to navigate the nuances of selecting appropriate colleges for her consideration. I found Cliff via his Yelp reviews, explained our circumstances and set up an initial meeting to further discuss our needs. Cliff did a great job introducing himself, his experience and what he could do for our daughter. After contracting with Cliff he was able to provide us with a thoughtful, organized and comprehensive list of colleges for consideration. He provided us with informational literature regarding every step of the college admissions process. Cliff communicated primarily with my daughter keeping her on track through the college selection and application process. He kept her(us) apprised of deadlines and was crucial in vetting her application and essays. Our daughter was accepted into every college/university(all 10 of them!) of which she applied- validating that Cliff was more than qualified and experienced in his practical assessment of our daughter's qualitiesand abilities. She couldn't be happier with all her choices and has matriculated to Gonzaga University for the completion of her undergraduate college experience. We highly recommend Cliff for your college planning needs.

Cliff MacDonald is an excellent resource for advising college-bound students. His vast knowledge…read moreon what a college is looking for in a student is invaluable. He is very personable and patient person. He will guide your child through the college application process including those dreaded college essays. Not sure whether you need Cliff's services, no worries. Give him a call and discuss it with him. He has limited openings for new students.

PEL has made a difference in our child's academic performance and instilling discipline and time…read moremanagement in completing the worksheets. Gabriel is flexible working with our schedule. It's been an easy addition to our busy lives. Glad to have found this center!

Pell Learning Center is an excellent center for your child to learn. Gabe is great with the kids…read moreand you can tell that the kids are excited to be there and love learning!

My exprience with Brilliant Minds has been awful to say the least…read more My first interaction was with the owner Syeda Tabassum. We had a very candid conversation where I set clear expectations for what I needed in order for my son to attend. Because I commute far distances for work and travel frequently, one of my requirements included drop-off service. When I asked if they offered this service, Syeda advised that she needed to speak with the center Director Mrs. Ramala and follow-up. Later that week, I attended open house (Per Syeda's recommendation) and met with Syeda and Ramala in-person and discussed requirements further. Drop off service was a primary area of concern because my son had attend Glitter Kids (their direct competitor) a couple of months prior and after a week or so they advised they could no longer provide drop-off services. However, both assured me this would not be an issue at Brilliant Minds. On 8/2 my son started their summer camp as a way to get acclimated and prepared for the new school year. On 8/14 he started their after school program. On 8/16 I was told by Syeda they could no longer provide drop off services and that I had 2 weeks to locate another facility for my son. This mishap is very unfortunate and has created a very stressful situation. As a parent finding a reliable, honest and trustworthy center is critical for our children's long-term success.

My son is here for summer camps, he is enjoying all the field trips, basketball classes, fun events…read morelike laser tag. I like that school take care of maths, writing, and art projects too. Overall he is really happy and wants to join after school program when school starts.