Absolutely the best very in tune with his tutoring and very professional I definitely would…read morerecommend him .

Blue Ocean Math Services is a great service to utilize to make math easier for your student. In…read moreparticular, Tutor Hudson takes time to explain any concepts thoroughly, goes over homework and extra examples if needed, and listens to what you as a parent and the student may need and expect from each session. My child's lessons take place at the local library. He feels he learns after each session, grows more confident in his abilities in math, and even goes ahead of the classwork in learning concepts. Thank you Hudson and Blue Ocean Math Services for all the time and effort you provide to teaching and wanting students to succeed!

Loved the atmosphere they are so nice and accommodating. My child loved coming here for help with…read morereading but they can accommodate the lesson to your needs wether it's help with homework or studying for a test, also the schedule can be flexible. The ratio of teacher to student is great as they get individual attention no more than 2 kids per tutor.

From the owner: Empowering students to reach their potential. K-12 & Higher…read moreEducation

I worked with Stefan on test prep; he was outstanding. The 1.5hr sessions FLEW BY!…read more Stefan is so fun and passionate about test taking strategies. He is so knowledgeable and is someone I wish I would have found earlier in my application journey. I am so grateful for his support! I loved having the whiteboard and he always sends the PDF of the notes that you cover in class. Stefan makes everything super easy to understand and very accessible. If you don't understand it, he will try to flip the concept on its head and reteach it to you. He is super patient! This has been my favorite test prep experience. I have tried it all - Manhattan Prep and other test prep companies. I only wish I found him sooner.

I highly recommend Stefan Maisnier for MBA admissions guidance. When our son decided to pursue his…read moreMBA on a tight timeline, Stefan quickly created a clear, strategic plan. He objectively evaluated our son's strengths and weaknesses, identified gaps--especially in quantitative skills--and worked closely with him to address those areas. Stefan's deep knowledge of admissions and test prep ensured our son targeted schools that fit his profile and goals, and he provided invaluable support throughout the process. Stefan's professionalism and expertise made a real difference for our family. My wife and I would recommend him to anyone seeking high-level, personalized admissions guidance and GMAT prep.

I am pleased to state that I have received excellent results with Mr. Glenn and ACT Prep Chicago…read more I first came to ACT Prep with my son in 2013 when he was preparing for his ACTs during his junior year. Since my son was a student at one of the top selective enrollment high schools in Chicago, he felt that he did not need additional preparation. However, Mr. Glenn was able to form an instant connection with my son, and soon discovered some deficient areas. Ultimately, my son improved his scores from a 22 on the practice exams to a 28 on the national exam. He even scored a 35 on the English section. Needless to say, my son was able to secure admission to all of his desired universities, and all of the schools offered him scholarships. Based on those successes, I enrolled my daughter after her freshmen year of high school so she could get a jump on preparation, as she is not the same type of student and needs extra help. So far, she has increased her score three points over the practice exams (which are old national tests). She will begin her third and final cycle in January 2018 for the national test in June 2018. Further points of consideration: Cost: I don't think you will find any place more reasonable. Directions: Easily accessible from the Dan Ryan and I-57. I suggest taking 87th street to Racine and then going north for a more pleasant driving experience. Parking: There is ample street parking, but parents usually drop off/pick up. Class size: The main feature of this prep site is the very small classes. I believe there were 7-10 in the last cycle. The kids are able to get personalized attention . Bring a sweater, water, and a snack.

From the owner: We provide quality ACT Prep Classes, SAT Prep Classes, ACT private tutoring and SAT private…read moretutoring at an affordable price. We offer thorough explanations, positive encouragement and honest accountability. Our instructors have taught ACT prep and SAT prep for multiple years in 1-on-1 and classroom settings. They are trained to provide ACT/SAT specific strategies, build content knowledge, motivate work ethic, increase testing efficiency, and bolster confidence. With payment, we allow pay-per-session. No huge lump sum deposits required. Also, we have flexibility in scheduling and location of prep services.

My child was not passing her quizzes at school. The last 3 quizzes, she scored 100% on all 3! Her…read moremathnasium sessions have really filled in the gaps. And while her dad and I are tutoring at home, there is something about THIS program that really works. I highly recommend. I see the results and so does she. And she loves coming. Worth every penny!

Long story short: If your child needs to concentrate with little to no distractions while taking a…read moretest, this place may not be a good fit in my opinion after what I experienced today - unprofessionalism. My daughter had a 45 minute assessment today to figure out strengths and weaknesses in math to determine the right fit for tutoring at Mathnasium in Evergreen Park. During her assessment, (which most would consider a test) a tutor on duty talked the entire time while seated near my child, held a parent consultation across from my child, stood up and small talked a few feet from my child's desk area LOUDLY, yelled across the room to the same parent exiting, I mean she would not shut up. I found it very distracting from where I was seated and very unprofessional. If a child is taking an assessment, would it be too much to ask for a lowered voice? Move to a quiet corner of the center? Talk softly? Consult the other parent there in another part of the room? Well apparently this was too much to ask. The tutor and the owner, once the other parent left, began to talk about holiday and weekend plans, their upcoming work shifts, how the owner's wife fell down the stairs...etc. all while the tutor is standing over and near my child taking an assessment. How rude! I got up twice. I began to coach myself to calm down. But, I know my child, she is nine years old and doesn't concentrate well when things are going on around her, especially adult small talk, YOU KNOW? LIKE MOST KIDS!!!!. I went over the first time to see how she was doing because this woman talking and talking was getting on my nerves and I was seated several feet away, I figured my kid couldn't possibly be knocking out this test. Wait I'm sorry, assessment. She was stuck on a problem. The second time I went over I was through with this place. The tutor was standing near my child asking about weekend plans. My child was still on the same problem she was on minutes before! Mr O (the owner) told me that he told her if she's stuck on a problem to circle it and keep going, I'm surprised she didn't circle the whole thing! When I asked to reschedule during a more private session with less distractions they both looked puzzled. The owner said "During assessments there is no quiet place this is the environment." Whoa that was my cue. My request was incredulous to them. Ha. Whelp we are out. No apology no effort, no concern. Nothing. No customer service? I personally will not spend over $200 a month here. Mr. O was very pleasant and detailed over the phone but once I got to the location, my impressions slowly faded. Also, I must say Mr O if you read this, the tutor once she found out you were coming, she told the little girl she was tutoring that they needed to move from the way they were seated. She wasn't facing the window and did not see me when I entered nor did she greet me. She was more concerned about why you were coming up there. SMH.

I worked with Tara for 1-month and saw immediate progress in my abilities. Tara is an effective…read moreGMAT tutor because he has thoroughly studied the test. One thing I struggled with prior to working with Tara was identifying what is actually being tested. I would just do the problems, get some wrong, get some correct, and then move on. Tara emphasized an error log and thinking about why I got something wrong, which really helped me. Tara helped me move my score from 42 to a 47 on the Quant section. His insights to Data Sufficiency questions were worth at least 2 of the 5 points that I added, bringing my combined score to a 710.

I was applying to Executive MBA programs and had decided to take the Executive Assessment(EA)…read moreinstead of the GMAT. The EA is an alternative that many schools are using, but there isn't as much info and test techniques as there is for the GMAT. I purchased the official study material provided by GMAC. Still, after taking the EA, I found that the material and practice tests weren't as accurate a portrayal of a real exam as I had hoped, especially for the Quant section. After receiving my scores from the first exam, it was clear I'd need to retake the test and needed some help brushing up on my quant skills. I interviewed several companies that promised an increase in my score, but none took a personable approach until I found Tara. Tara took the time to understand what I needed, my history, and where I wanted my score to end up to get into one of my top choice schools. I didn't have a lot of time before my next exam, so Tara focused on my weaknesses, and we worked almost daily up until exam day. He shared many short-cuts and tricks to help get to the root of the question and eliminate the "noise." He provided many reference notes and made sure that I genuinely understood before moving to the next topic, always encouraging along the way. He is amazingly flexible as he was able to work about my schedule and meet early in the mornings. With Tara's help, I was able to increase my quant score high enough to get into one of my top choice business schools, and I would recommend Tara to anyone!

I am one of the students that Nurturing Wisdom worked with. I started in August and worked with…read morethem for 3 months. Grace was so helpful to prepare me for all my tests for high school and super awesome ! She was super supportive and kind and answered all my questions. She was always open to help. After tutoring, I felt prepared ready for the testing. I totally recommend for anyone needing help or support for testing coming up!

Nurturing Wisdom was highly recommended when we were looking for ACT tutoring for our son. We had…read moreused a different ACT prep company this past summer but decided to try a one-on-one approach now that it was crunch time. Since we never used a tutor in the past, we were not sure what to expect. A director from Nurturing Wisdom came to our home to interview our son so that she could choose a tutor who would be a good fit. How lucky for us Cara from Nurturing Wisdom was the tutor chosen and she and our son work well together. She has had an extremely positive effect on our son. She has a balanced approach of softness to earn the trust of the student as well as firmness to keep the student on track. She is very responsible, always showing up on time and is open and flexible with scheduling when needed. Our son just took a proctored mid test prior to his first official ACT in two weeks, and we are pleased with how well he has done on this practice test. We can only attribute the jump in score to Cara's tutoring. We are confident our son will do well on the upcoming ACT.

Lydia was great to work with. She was kind and patient with me as I worked through some paperwork…read more She has also, in the past, been a great resource for me to talk out a lesson with or to help plan an engaging activity. She goes mainly by appointment, but worth it. I will definitely use her as a resource again.