College Clarity Consulting

(51 reviews)

19.6 km

We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

My student sat for practice tests in AP Chem and AP Calc AB with Premier Prep. Justin was friendly,…read morehelpful, and very responsive.

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Academic & Career Mentors

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9.5 km

I was incredibly fortunate to have James Pak as my mentor over the past two years. Initially, I…read morejust wanted help transferring to a four-year university and choosing the right classes. With his guidance, I was able to transfer from community college to USC after just one year. What sets James apart is that his support goes beyond college admissions. He provided resources on scholarships, research opportunities, student organizations, and internships. He also spent time helping me refine my resume and interviewing skills, which ultimately helped me land my first aerospace internship. James genuinely cares about his students' success, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for guidance with college admissions, career planning, or professional development.

I am writing an updated review. James is an extremely professional, ethical, and caring person. He…read morethinks at lightening speed and is typing away to give you a detailed researched response/ideas to questions you have. He is "the specialist" for UC applications. I would trust his advice in this area (ie, classes etc.). He was very active in helping my son with his PIQs and common app. James helped him pick topics that James felt could reveal the most about my son and helped him brain storm ideas. My son was a bit stubborn and didn't follow his advice on some points which made writing a bit hard I think. James also showed him how to research and answer the why us essays. My son is usually a fast thinker and worker but writing about himself was a real struggle. We started with James late and wished we had found him sooner so that he wasn't trying to get through individual applications while studying for school. James helped my son get early action at USC, early admissions at Berkeley, and all the UCs with medical schools that he applied to. His UPenn admissions officer wrote a response about his essay that made him felt heard and understood. James doesn't make you feel like you have to do anything that isn't authentic to you to be "competitive"; he doesn't make you a cookie cutter applicant. His advice takes into account the individual. Thank you, James, for working with him.

Ivy College Prep

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Ivy College Prep helped me get accepted to my dream school, USC! If you are looking for academic or…read morecollege counseling, I highly recommend Ivy College Prep as your number one choice. Not only does Ralph Becker prepare you for college applications, but he also continues to guide and mentor even after graduating college. Mr. Becker works extremely hard for the students, but you must also be willing to put in the hard work to get the results you want. Mr. Becker will help you write eloquently, but be prepared to write a lot! If you want help for college, contact Mr. Becker ASAP!

Ralph Becker is excellent!!! He helped my son get into his first choice university. Ralph provided…read morethe motivation and inspiration that my son needed. I did not have to nag my son as much as I expected and was so pleased with the outcome. Essentially, Ralph saved our relationship while helping us through the grueling college application process. I highly recommend Ivy College Prep. Money well spent.

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Tutoring Club

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8.5 km

We've been with Tutoring Club for a little over two months now, and it's been great for us. The…read morestaff is always friendly and just really nice to be around. Director Tim is awesome too. Tim is super flexible and easy to work with. My favorite part is the weekly progress updates. It's nice seeing how things are moving along without having to guess. Overall, it's just been a really good experience.

The tutors have all been amazing here! They are always so helpful and professional every time my…read moreson has attended sessions here. His grades improved so much basically taking his C's to A's. I'm sad we will be leaving this location not because of anything they did but we are moving out of state to a smaller town that doesn't have a tutoring center near us. Definitely would recommend sending your child here if they need any academic support. They even give you a weekly progress report so if you aren't there you can know what your child did during their sessions, and how to further support them at home even! Great tool as a parent to have that information!

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Great Expectations College Prep

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58.0 km

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.

Helping high school students and their families since 2006

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In-home test prep and college counseling

C2 Education of Yorba Linda

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This tutoring center is fantastic! My son did their summer book club program.The tutors are great,…read morethe staff is super friendly and accommodating. They were easy to communicate with and flexible with a crazy summer schedule. I highly recommend this program if you are wanting to keep your child engaged and learning in a positive, low key environment.

I've used this center for SAT prep, Pre-Calc help, Calculus, and college apps. Overall, the…read moreteaching quality is solid, with a few outstanding instructors whose sessions fill up SO quickly. Because those high-demand teachers are often requested a week in advance, it can be difficult to book them last minute. Most teachers are good and will ensure you understand the material, especially if you come prepared with specific questions. With the strongest instructors, you're thoroughly covered. They make sure their explanations are clear and detailed, and they check for understanding. With the less effective teachers, you may need to advocate for yourself more and do additional work independently to get your doubts resolved. Math instruction here is a particular strength!!Shout-out to my goat Victor, his guidance helped me ace a Pre-Calculus test I was convinced I was going to die during. On SAT prep specifically: after attending both Elite and C2 bootcamps, I personally no longer believe SAT prep courses are even worth it. just get good at desmos bro, you don't need to even know math to do well (as someone who scored 1500). If you are set on doing a bootcamp however, C2 was by far the better experience between the two. For college applications, I would not recommend spending your hours here. While they offer college-app help, in my experience they're not especially attuned to what admissions offices prioritize, nor do they try to research it at all. You'll likely get more value from the excellent (and free) resources available on YouTube. That said, their writing + ELA support for school is fine so dw about that. MADE coffee is almost right next door and I love getting coffee before I go in Saturday mornings, that is a mega plus. overall, I really like coming here and it has saved my butt multiple times. the community of it all is wonderful and they make you feel encouraged no matter what. I'm someone who has to engage with a topic multiple times to understand something, so often I feel pretty stupid when I go to other places for tutoring help, but I never feel like that at all here! I feel safer to ask questions I would feel stupid for asking at other places. edit: a lot of my experience with this place has been during the summer before senior year, and I've heard that the vibe at C2 is a lot different during summers, so that should be something to note

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Elite Educational Institute of Yorba Linda

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9.0 km

Great people, and my son appreciated doing business with them. They are big supporters of our…read morecommunity and the schools in the area.

I took a Career exploration in healthcare and dentistry through Elite. The system is easy to follow…read moreand organized which helped me to communicate with instructors easily. The courses provided various knowledges rated to the healthcare.

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Admittance Education

(1 review)

6.5 km

Expert advice on college counseling. They helped my son navigate the college admissions process…read more They coached him with his college list, financial aid and early decision admittance. Thank you so much, he is so happy!

From the owner: Expertise in financial aid, US and international student admissions, college preparation, testing…read morestrategies, applications, college lists, early decision strategies and more. Call us for referrals. IECA, IACAC Member, UCLA College Counseling Certificate. The college application process should be a time of planning and excitement. Yet, students face multiple hurdles and requirements in order to accomplish all that is needed. Admittance Education can help you present your optimal application, to the best universities, and do so without missing any deadlines.

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Smiles Montessori Child Care

(18 reviews)

1.4 km

I send my daughter here and my experience has been positive. She is learning so much and enjoys…read moregoing to school. The teachers are very nice, caring, and the facility is clean. I get pictures from the school, which really makes my day seeing her playing and thriving. This is my first child and first school so of course, nervous mom but i feel comfortable and safe dropping her off at Smiles. I highly recommend this school for other parents.

I currently send my son here. Staff is very kind and caring towards my son. They talk to me about…read morehis development, appetite, and overall mood for the day. I appreciate staff taking the time to help him learn how to sit and stand on his own. Annie (the director) is always happy to see my boy. He smiles back at her when the greet each other. I am so pleased with Smiles Montessori.

I love how baby is already comfortable looking at books! Thank you teachers for exposing her so early on :)

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Abacus teaching will be extremely valuable as they learn mathematics at such a young age.

Aqua Duks Swim School

4.6

(175 reviews)

8.9 km

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Great experience so far. Clean bathrooms and changing rooms…read more It seems like this 1-1 swim coaching is the way to go for young swimmers versus big classes. We love this kids' swim coaches now. I actually have holds on their classes to move my baby into when they are ready. Coach Colton has been great for my oldest. I see him do well with kids of all ages, but he definitely excels with the age 6+ group. He is teaching my son all the correct strokes and working on refining techniques and prepping for the swim team. I appreciate how reliable he has been and provides consistency to my child. He has somehow been able to challenge my child in a way that my kid is asking to do more and striving to be better. I didn't think we would be doing swim team (just wanted kids to not drown), but after working with Colton that's the new goal! Coach Adam is another angel. He pairs very well with my middle child. Adam seems to enjoy working with a kid even when the kid is difficult. I think the kids can sense that he appreciates them and that Adam loves his job. He plays with the kids at their level ... my kid is always trying to finish his classes with my Adam tossing him in the water or being silly with him. He is very skilled at redirecting kids and working on what makes sense for the kid that day. Observing him with other students, I get the sense that he has the gift of working well with children on the spectrum too. He seems to earn the trust of the kids and still push them on their skills. Coach Olivia is another great reliable coach. She made swimming fun for my kids and taught them all the basics. The first few months of lessons for a new swimmer isn't so rewarding for the parents because the child is doing necessary basics like floating and swim-roll-swim and it doesn't look like traditional swimming. I thank her for building all those necessary skills because now I can see them paying off and it all makes sense!

We've had a really positive experience with this swim school, and a big reason for that is my son's…read moreinstructor, Ms. Kasity. She has been absolutely wonderful--so patient, kind, and genuinely thoughtful in how she teaches. What really stands out is how she tailors her approach to each child. She makes learning fun by gamifying the process and tapping into what kids already love. For example, my son is obsessed with cars, and she'll "race" with him in the pool to keep him engaged. It turns lessons into something he looks forward to rather than something he has to do. The classes aren't cheap, but we've continued because the quality--especially with Ms. Kasity--has been worth it. We can see steady progress in his skills, and it's been really rewarding to watch his confidence grow in the water.

Our Parent and Me classes build on your baby's natural instincts and appeal to their curiosity and play.

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Australian Swim School

4.7

(15 reviews)

7.3 km

My son absolutely loves Australian Swim School, and I can't recommend them enough!…read more One of the biggest reasons we chose this swim school is the water temperature. It's by far the warmest pool we could find, and it's the only place where my son happily stays in the water without shivering. Our regular instructor is Mr. Nori, and he has been wonderful with my son. He's patient, encouraging, and fantastic with all of the kids I've seen in his classes. We recently missed a couple of lessons and had to attend makeup classes. For whatever reason, my son suddenly decided he didn't want to go back for his lesson. Miss Kaylee stepped in and was incredible. She tried everything she could to gently encourage him to go to the back pool, but when it became clear he wasn't going to do it, she didn't give up. Instead, she offered to work with him one-on-one in the front pool where we already were. She even promised she wouldn't put his head under the water. In the end, he became comfortable enough that he chose to put his face in the water on his own with her guidance, but she honored her promise and never forced him. That meant so much to me. I don't know if she was on her lunch break, between classes, or supposed to be doing something else, but I know that impromptu private lesson wasn't part of her day. She took the time simply because she cared, and it completely turned the experience around for my son. The best part is that it worked. Today my son happily got back in the water with Mr. Nori, and I honestly think it was his best lesson yet. Mr. Nori was so sweet, so encouraging, and genuinely proud of him. Seeing his confidence come back was such a great moment as a parent, and I really credit both instructors for making that happen. Every single person we've interacted with has been kind, welcoming, patient, and genuinely wonderful with kids. I honestly have not had a single negative experience here. The first class is free, the warm water makes such a difference, and the little splash pad was a huge part of getting my son's initial buy-in. From the instructors to the front desk staff, the entire team is amazing. If you're looking for swim lessons for your child, I highly recommend Australian Swim School!

When you're looking for any type of school, you want to make sure the instructors treat your kids…read moreas if they were their own. Today, multiple staff did that for my daughter. We've been going to this school since they were in Fullerton, and they've always been great. My daughter started with Mr Nori and he's one of her favorite instructors. She's gone through a few instructors and we've never had a bad experience. My son now attends the school too. This morning, my daughter had a make up class and had to go into a different swim lane with a new teacher. She's been apprehensive about leaving her current school and starting kinder next year, and the emotions came out today. She started crying and holding onto me when she saw the new lane and instructor and said she doesn't want new things. Within seconds, Mr Scott came over and began comforting her asking if she'd like to see her other instructor Mayumi. Mayumi wasn't even dressed to go in the water, but rolled up her jeans and sat in another lane with her. Mr Nori came by to say hi and comfort her, and Mr Christopher gave her a private lesson for a few minutes while she adjusted. He eventually asked her if she wanted to join him in the new lane with the new instructor, and she said yes and was happy the rest of the time. Mayumi also came back to check on her. This is the level of care any parent looks for in a school and I highly recommend coming here.

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