James is a wonderful mentor! Do not hesitate to contact him to get extra help for your college…read moreapplications. He was extremely professional and his suggestions provided valuable insight regarding the essays. He seems to gently guide his students on their own path without being overbearing. He definitely cares for his students from the bottom of his heart and prioritizes the overall outcome of the application experience. I highly suggest you give him a call and try out his services! My daughter did get into UCI

I originally left a one star review since we didn't get the service or quality of service we had…read moreexpected. We talked after I submitted my review. And James said he would refund our money if we took down our review. But yelp says not to do this. So I have updated my review to 3 stars since James was quick to refund our money if we were not satisfied, which we are not. We still don't believe his services and poor time management warrant the $3.5k that we had paid. The only reason we had hired him was for him to help our child maximize their chance to get into USC early action, which hurt their chances since they submitted their application earlier than in the normal application. He had said it wasn't likely for our child to get accepted to our child, but this wasn't mentioned to us since that was what we were paying him for. The application was due 11/1, and on 10/27, I sent him a detailed email since the essays were far from being ready including punctuation and grammatical errors. So we actually ended up having to advise our teen and give them feedback on their application since it was nowhere near done 4-5 days before the deadline. We were stressed out about the lack of progress made, and we ended up working with our child to help finish their essays. If we had not hired James, we would have had our child apply regular decision with a deadline of 1/10, which would have strengthened their application. I also felt the quality of their feedback was not that helpful since we had given similar feedback without his help. But since we had the deadline of 11/1, we thought it would help to have his help. In the end, we didn't feel that it was worth it, especially not for $3.5k. The best thing I can say is that James values his online application. And he is willing to stand behind his word. But I don't think he should expect us to remove our review completely, especially since yelp advises against this. So it's possible he may be a good fit for you. And if it's not, hopefully he will stand by his word as he has done in our case.

I'm sorry but I'm not sure if you can help me? I have a child that is autistic and struggling with…read moreschool and I'm trying to find a program to stimulate his purpose and focus with comprehension with school work and I'm going through all these apps trying to find something to entertain them but at the same time educate him even in his autism I know there's a way and I came across your program and I'm hoping that you have something in there that I can use or lead me to somebody that can help me in my area

I have not only gained support in academics, college apps and SAT prep but also grew personally…read morewith the value and culture Mrs. Kim and the faculty set up during my time in XL Learning Center. I attended the writing class, SAT classes and received help while completing my college applications. Mrs. Kim and the faculty focuses on finding what each student needs and cater towards their specific goals. I was challenged to find the most effective way to approach my study habits and also had fun learning with my friends. I highly recommend if you are looking for a place that genuinely cares for your career path!

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.

Our 11 year old and 8 year old boys love this place. They…read morelearned lots of creative art projects. Besides drawing they did fun hands on activities just like clay molding, paper mache bowls, mask designing and so on. Even though they are active boys, they enjoy this art class. Teacher is very nice and encouraging~ I recommend this art school to your kids.

This studio was a great place for both experienced artists and beginners like myself to learn new…read moreskills and techniques that will help you create works worth being proud of. The instructor is caring, kind, and encourages all of her students to grow and progress every step (or brush stroke) of the way, and it really shows. Whether her students are young or old, fresh or well-seasoned, the teacher will work to offer them personalized goals and projects that match their level and pace, to provide useful and postive feedback, and to ultimately help them embrace whatever their unique artistic style might be. I came to M Art Studios as a beginner, but I've learned a lot and I'm really grateful to have had the chance to learn in such a positive, welcoming environment.

I've been a student of Ray Hong, founder of Meliora, for many years and he has guided me through…read morethe grueling processes of college applications and SAT/ACTS. He and his teachers are all hardworking, focusing on each of the individual student's struggles to ensure growth and success. He is also very understanding, making him extremely great/easy to work with. Overall, with the productive learning environment and the great academic programs, I would definitely recommend Meliora. 10/10 honestly a lifesaver.

I'm a student under Meliora Education, I've been here for 7 years, since i was in middle school…read more Every year, Ray Hong the owner and director of Meliora Education, has exceeded expectations and helped me get the education that I was looking for. HE is the BEST and truly knows his stuff. I'm am now a senior and Mr. Ray has guided me through my middle school and high-school education and is helping me with my college applications. Without his help, I don't think I could be where I am now in my school life. Ray is a really awesome teacher and is super easy to get along with, he makes sure that his students feel comfortable and have fun while learning. I 100% recommend Meliora Education for college counseling, SAT/ACT, English, Science, Math, etc. etc.

Elite is probably the most radical choice for your childrens' SAT/ACT needs, but if you're not…read morewilling to pay the thousands of dollars for tuition and your child will be unable to handle nearly 5 hours of work, you'll have to think twice. Elite is known to be a extreme form of a cram school similar to that of those in Asia, to instruct children to prepare for the SAT/ACT. It's a common thing everyday to walk into this place, you'll see portraits of very few kids smiling with a list of them getting incredibly high scores, in which also show which school they are attending now, and slogans for success and information about ivy league schools. I get it, this is to show that they've had success educating kids and they're mighty fine proud of that, but let's be honest, it is a little demeaning for other students struggling to make ends meet. In fact, I've overheard a parent teacher conference with the headmaster of this place (I will not say the name for confidentiality), and believe me, I've never heard so much bad mouthing about the student behind his back, such as how he/she is going to fail school and is never going to go to a "good" (which in their level is a Ivy League) school and he'll end up getting a job after high school. In addition, when I had my child go here, the workload was just unbelievable; I don't know whose idea it was, but he/she practically made my child work 5-6 hours on SAT prep material instead of the same school work that takes my child to college (also, if he failed to bring it, he would be subjected to detention/push ups/"demerits"). What is really disturbing is that there are also video cameras in each room and monitored by the staff; I don't care if it there was a stabbing long time ago, it's pretty invasive. Speaking of colleges, these people also look down on students who have no intentions of attending either UC or Ivy Leagues, regardless of the reason. With all due respect, what I really think these people can try to improve on is their perception on reality and realize these students are just kids who are/aren't suited for the tremendous work load provided; does stuffing millions of questions and answers really help? Because I guarantee not every kid they see holds the 300 IQ they are dreaming about. Despite my tone, don't boycott or spit at the headmaster, because even I know these people are trying very hard to trickle one child to get into yale and princeton and it's really difficult to handle a bunch of kids (for the record, I was a tutor for a after school program and THAT was no easy job), especially for the headmaster, who has to deal with few troublemakers; but they should at least give a damn about those who won't make it to the big leagues or have troubles instead of berating them and casting them on the side so the vultures can pick them. Bottom line? Parents, send your children here if you truly fear that your children may not become the next CEO, doctor, lawyer, etc., because this place is the 911 for that emergency; I will not lie that these people will literally work their fingers to the bone to stuff gargantuan amounts of assignments to show to you they really mean business, and that they are probably even better than any SAT/ACT prep schools. However, be cautious, because if you know your child is already struggling with the workload he/she has from school, then plan on your own discretion.

I couldn't agree more with the previous post. They are a big company so they use marketing tools…read moreand money to attract customers. What they should do is spend on more qualified teachers. Instead of handing out work, they should have knowledgeable teachers who can pass on third knowledge instead of just having them grade papers. Try smaller academies in the area instead. There are more places who care about the students, not making money off of them.

I highly recommend Justin and his team. Justin is professional, communicative, honest and…read moreunderstanding. He truly wants to help students put forth the best versions of themselves in the application process. Premier Prep is the ideal partner for navigating college admissions throughout the course of high school or simply if you need application help during senior year. I can't say enough good things about Justin and Premier Prep!

Though Premiere Prep is typically geared towards high school students preparing for college, I used…read morethis company for hourly consultations for my academic transition. I didn't know it when I met him, but Justin was a game changer for me. I never knew the value or importance of receiving professional academic/career guidance. I can honestly say that I would not be nearly close to where I am today without Justin's guidance or support. He has helped me in my professional development through editing my resumes, interviewing skills, and most importantly, he saw my potential and helped me realize it too. His advice is honest and compassionate (though not necessarily what I always wanted to hear) and he wholeheartedly invested his time in me. Justin helped me transition through one of the most difficult times in my life between undergrad and post-undergrad at UCI. These days, I am proud to say I am at my top choice graduate program in occupational therapy. Whether it is college counseling or personal development, you couldn't be in better hands with Justin or his team at Premiere Prep.

As a former student who attended Advance Prep and Education, I can easily say it was a great…read moreexperience and would recommend this to anyone!! I specifically came here when I was in high school for Calculus BC and was hoping to earn a 5 on my AP exam. I worked directly with both Mr. Han and Terri, who were both great at breaking down a tough subject into simple and understandable steps. I ended up earning a 5 on my exam and accomplished my goal. I couldn't say enough about their support. They are professional, organized, encouraging, and really good at what they do. I heard they have since expanded and offer more academic support for SATs, writing, and other AP subjects. Definitely check them out if you're interested in gaining academic support or studying for a national exam.

The tutors are amazing. As a former student, I had trouble with Math, English, and SAT prep during…read morehigh school and the tutors were able to help me understand all of the problems I was stumbling upon every step of the way. During my time in high school, I had a lot of trouble as the difficulty of class increased and the availability of my teachers and peers that could help were few. This institution was very supportive to my learning experience. All the tutors I have met here are very enthusiastic and patient about teaching their students. They come prepared with a lesson plan and really make sure everyone leaves understanding everything that was taught. If there were ever a problem, I would let them know and we would look at the problem together when we meet. All of the teachers are very professional. 10/10 would recommend for any students struggling.