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!!

College Zoom was instrumental in my success with college applications. I've gotten into more…read moreschools than I could ever even dream about, and Harvard is where I will be going for the next four years. When I started the CZ program, my vision was that Yale and the Naval Academy were my unlikely 10% chance dreams, while I'd realistically have a 50% chance of landing at Purdue (which is still a great school nonetheless), and a 40% at a Vanderbilt or Northwestern-level school. When I got into the Naval Academy, I thought that would be it. And then came Yale, where at that point I applied to Harvard and Princeton more or less to put my name in the drawing hat. But to be standing here at the end of the journey, having gotten into all of these top universities as an engineering major, I truly never could've dreamed it at the beginning. It was only possible with CZ's help, between the hours and hours poured into the personal statement, supplementals, cutting and rewriting the activity sheet. They told me exactly how to fill out each section of my applications in the optimal way, while leaving ample room for me to represent myself through my own words. And when it came to college interviews - the part I was most nervous for - CZ provided me with ample practice and resources to gain the confidence I needed. I know that without their guidance and organization, I would've been lost in the process and fallen behind quickly. Before applications started, its college planning package helped me by pushing me to create a Passion Project in high school. I tended to be someone with strong academics and average extracurriculars, and this concept pushed me to lead impactfully within the computer science club at my school - which, looking back, was both very important to my applications and is something I value even beyond college admissions. As someone who tended to shy away from leadership activities like these, without CZ's encouragement for me to pursue them, I would've missed out on a lot of opportunities for self-development in high school so I am grateful for its guidance in this respect as well. All in all, CZ's straightforward and effective guidance, in conjunction with its reasonable cost, made it the best choice for me! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this organization to others. It's been awesome working with them, and I owe my success with the application cycle to them.

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.

After taking the GRE for the first time and not scoring to the level that I was looking for, I was…read morerecommended by a close friend to seek a private tutor through Twainstein. This could not have been a better choice, as working with Avi Lidgi proved to be what I needed to take the next step in improving my score. After working with Avi for three sessions (three weeks), I was able to improve my GRE score by 13 points (V158 Q159 to V166 Q164) into the 90th%s. While the resources and study materials were certainly useful, Avi's expertise on GRE-style questions and strategy for approaching these questions were invaluable in improving my score beyond what I could have done myself in this short period of time. Many of the questions that I considered highly difficult became simplified and approachable under his tutelage. During the test, this saved me many precious minutes to check my logical reasoning in both the verbal and quantitative sections. As such, I highly recommend Twainstein to any individuals or groups seeking improvement in their GRE test scores. The test is an excellent opportunity to anyone seeking to advance their education, and this test preparation organization offers an exciting way to achieve even greater success.

TLDR; Twainstein was quite possibly one of my greatest finds on Yelp. Highly recommend for GRE…read moretutor services. Money well spent. Over the past year I decided to pursue a career change that would require taking the GRE (/ hiring a tutor) and getting accepted to grad school. Being budget conscious, the first thing I noticed was that Twainstein's services weren't cheap, in fact they were wayyy out of my price range. However after doing some research, reading some reviews, having a pressure-free consult with Avi, and deciding that the best investment I could make was in my education, I made the leap. Best. Decision. Ever. Over the course of a month and half, Avi and I worked together to improve my confidence and test-taking strategy/abilities (Dare I say i'm no longer afraid of fractions?). He was patient, observant and tailored our sessions to my needs. I put in a lot of effort inside and outside of our sessions, and he did the same for me. I also really appreciated his routine checkins, his availability, speedy email responses, and his comprehensive approach to the exam. If you are slow to learn, have a LD like myself, or just lack the confidence, please don't let that deter you from taking the exam! You can achieve your goal score like I did with hard work and proper guidance, which is why I highly recommend Avi and his team.

After working with Margret for a few weeks, I saw my SAT score improve by 50 points, achieving a…read morescore I was satisfied with. The strategies and skills I learned were invaluable to my progress and were unlike those I had encountered with prior tutors. She was always readily available to meet and had every type of practice problem imaginable. If you're aiming for a score in the 1500s, I would highly recommend her!

My son's goal in working with Margaret was to improve his understanding of and comfort with SAT…read moretest taking strategies. His experience has far exceeded expectations in every way. Margaret is not only very easy to talk to, and endlessly patient (and funny!), she is remarkably well organized and on task leading up to, during and after each session. He has learned so much from her, and has even noticed how the analytical skills he's practicing carry over into other aspects of his academics. We cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a gem and worth every penny she charges.

I was getting ready to apply to graduate schools but was clueless to where to begin. I was lucky…read moreenough to find SOS Admissions. I worked closely with Joe and throughout the entire process, he was extremely helpful, prompt and knowledgeable about the admissions process. Very professional and also caters to your specific situation and needs. Applying to schools can be daunting but Joe made it approachable and actually a pleasant experience. I got into several top ranking graduate school programs all thanks to Joe and his team. I would recommend Joe for anyone needing assistance when applying to schools. You will not regret letting them help you.

Joe Ingam at SOS Admissions helped my son get into a great graduate program. it's hard to get your…read moremoney's worth these days but Joe outperformed all my expectations. He invested a great deal of time and energy into the process and he was invested in my son's success. He really cared about us and was always there for us. He guided us through this difficult process and was always spot on. I think there are a lot of fakes in this industry but Joe is the real deal. Unequivocal wholehearted recommendation 5 stars!

Elite prep did a wonderful job getting my daughter ready for her SATs. They helped increase her…read morescore 300 plus points. They gave her materials to study and she ended up a great score on her first attempt. The teachers and front Desk are extremely helpful and will go above and beyond to see the students success. I feel I made the right decision choosing them! They prepare the students and believe they should be tested every other week. This was a very well planned approach for our daughter. Thank you Grace and staff!

Elite Prep Westwood does not prepare you at all for the ACT/SAT. They are money hungry and are not…read moreable or willing to help you improve. I chose Elite because I thought it would be good prep for the ACT, but I was wrong. The teachers are not good and overall it's been a terrible experience. Do not go to Elite Prep Westwood if you want to improve your ACT/SAT scores!

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!

Troup is the most incredible tutor! He helped my son get into ucla, Berkeley , Cornell, and UPenn…read more We could not have done this without his guidance and essay expertise!

Having gone through a very difficult divorce in navigating my son's college career - I was under…read moreduress in finding a college counselor! Troup has gone above and beyond in helping my son and I navigate this arduous process! He is always available for a phone call - is extremely efficient and knowledgeable about the process & the programs at these universities and what needs to be done! I can't recommend him enough - he is truly a professional and the best of the best!