My kids went to SCLC many summers and Malika and her team have been absolutely amazing. They are so…read morecaring, and attentive to the kids...they were my daughter's favorite camp and she couldn't wait to see them again each year. I can highly recommend Santa Cruz Learning Center!!

Locals, teaching locals! Thank you for always going above and beyond for the our children.read more

Tutoring is not really a super exciting thing to review - that being said, as a parent that's…read moreexperienced good tutoring (ie: Higher Standards) and bad (they shall remain nameless), there's definately a difference. Higher Standards created an environment that allowed my daughter to learn effectively and actually show improvement (sounds like a pretty standard thing - but, there's the "other" place that didn't deliver). Convenience is also a factor they excell in - once, after my daughter left her books after a session, they showed up (after hours) to make sure I could get the books before school the next day. If your kids need tutoring - give them a call!

I went into Higher Standards' SAT course practically kicking and screaming. I wasn't convinced that…read morethey could increase my score enough to be helpful, and I really didn't want to buy into the College Board bureaucracy. However, when I arrived in class, Devon made learning about mundane grammar and mathematics into an entertaining experience through jokes and puns. I ended up enjoying the SAT class and got an almost 300 point increase on my score. This would not have been possible without the help of Devon and everyone else at Higher Standards.

This company is a joke. There's no other place to post my review so I had to inform my fellow…read moreyelpers about my experience here. Horrible tutoring service. Richard hires people who are not capable of teaching. I have no idea where he finds these people but for what you're paying, their services are not worth it. I can honestly say after 5 classes I haven't learned nothing and do not feel better prepared for the SAT, which is the only reason I payed for this tutoring service. Would not recommend to anyone. You're better off sticking with the big name companies (Kaplan, etc.).

My daughter completed the Summer Boot Camp through University Test Prep which thoroughly prepared…read moreher for the SAT and the ACT. She learned many effective techniques and strategies which helped her feel confident going into the tests and more importantly excel. She re-took the SAT after having completed the program and her score went up 300 points! She met her goal on the ACT the first time she took the test. I highly recommend University Test Prep.

Highly recommend for all parents of high school seniors!…read more My daughter was having trouble getting her college essays done. We were referred to Michael from his former client. I am so glad we scheduled! Michael has a great upbeat energy and positivity. Michael helped my nervous teen organize her thoughts and made the whole process fun while creating a quality product. Life Raft Tutoring fees are very reasonable.

Simply the best. Michael was a literal life saver when we needed it. Brilliant in his style and…read moreconnection with kids of all ages to help them work hard and understand what they are doing. We moved over the hill but miss Michael every day!

My granddaughter started at SV Mathnasium in 5th grade. Math was hard for her, and I was not very…read morehelpful. She did the summer program to prepare for middle school math and has stayed with one weekly session and summer program since then. She is a freshman now and has received A's every quarter of her freshman year. She has really benefitted from the help here. The scheduling is easy and they will accommodate for after school activities whenever possible.

My son was struggling with Math at school. His confidence was shot, and it was hard to watch. We…read morewent to Mathnasium, and after six months his grade in math improved significantly. He says he likes Math now. I definitely see results after going to Mathnasium. Highly recommended.

Randy Klein of the Scotts Valley Tutoring Club had a huge impact on my son's life. As a high school…read moresophomore, my son was having trouble staying organized. For instance, he would sometimes complete his homework then forget to turn it in. Randy helped him get organized and work through some complicated problems in math and science, along with helping him cope with the general stress of high school. His GPA rose from 3.0 to 3.6 mainly because of Randy's help. My son is now a junior at Cal State Northridge and has been on the dean's list there three out of four semesters. He said, "The Tutoring Club's staff is great at making you feel at home. They work really hard to have a real relationship with everyone who goes there." I am grateful to Randy and his wife Pat for all they did for my son.

The Tutoring Club of Scotts Valley is an amazingly supportive and caring place of learning. My…read moredaughter has worked with different tutors for math, English and history. All of them have been experts in their subject area and were able to provide really individualized support. The group setting has actually been helpful to develop more independence. The owners of the tutoring club, Pat Perkins and Randy Kline, are two wonderful people who really want their students to succeed. I can highly recommend this tutoring center to all types of students - those who need extra support and those who want to excel.

As a parent, I honestly felt we had started the college application process too late. We first…read morebegan working with Mr. Park during the summer before senior year, and I was worried there would not be enough time to really help my son. But after meeting him, my thinking completely changed. From the beginning, Mr. Park was very clear, organized, and realistic with us. He did not just give general advice like many other counselors. He took time to understand my son's strengths, personality, and goals, and gave guidance based specifically on him. That made a very big difference for us. He helped a lot with essays and personal statements. Many times he pushed my son to think deeper and explain his experiences better, and I could see the improvement over time. His feedback was very detailed and personal, not advice that I could find online. What I appreciated most was that he was honest and straightforward while still being very supportive. The college process can be stressful for both students and parents, but Mr. Park helped make everything feel much more manageable. My son also became more confident, organized, and mature during this process. I truly feel Mr. Park cares about his students and wants them to succeed long term, not only for college admissions. I would highly recommend him to any family looking for genuine and personalized college counseling support.

Mr. Park is an outstanding college counselor. Through his guidance over the past two years, my…read morechild not only got into her dream colleges but she also learned many life skills from him. Mr. Park has in-depth knowledge of the admission process. His understanding of application requirements, deadlines, and institutional preferences has helped my child to have a clear idea of what she needed to do. He stays informed about the latest admission trends, and his advice is relevant and up to date with the priorities of each college and their selection criteria. The organizational skills of Mr. Park are exceptional. He tracks my child's progress, application requirements, important dates of tests and submission deadlines very carefully, making sure nothing is overlooked. His well-structured documentation system consists of clear timelines and checklists which make it easy to follow and help my child to stay on top of the tasks. He also frequently guides my child on the organization skill which is very useful in life. Mr. Park consistently met with my child to ensure all the tasks were on track and discuss upcoming requirements. He had coached my child on the SAT before Junior year started, so she could later be more focused on her school work and applications. After spending a month working with Mr. Park intensely on the areas the she needed to improve, she scored very well and was satisfied with her performance. For college applications, Mr. Park always set the deadlines early to make sure there was enough time for review and revision in order to submit the best quality of materials on time. This skill let my child navigate this complex process smoothly and reduced last-minute stress. Mr. Park is honest and direct on feedback and what needs to be done. At the same time, he is also very encouraging, providing a positive outlook and always made my child feel his confidence in her. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a structured yet supportive college counselor.

The 2 sisters that tutors are wonderful. Both very friendly, positive and patient. We have Hannah…read morewho's helped our child with writing, grammar and spelling. Going twice a week makes it more effective. During the school year, I enjoyed that we can give her the hw and it's done. You can let them know what they need to work on during the summer and the tutor can come up with lesson plans to help catch up if your child is behind. My child's writing and language arts have improved as shown on her report card. We are happy with the results and continue to work with Hannah.

I had been searching for the right tutor for my 8 year old autistic son and I am so happy that…read morewe've found Hannah at Charlie's Porch Tutoring Center. The center is bright, safe, clean, inviting, modern and full of color and personality. My son's tutor, Hannah is kind, patient, empathetic, compassionate and provides just the right amount of structure for my very "busy" son. My son is excited to attend his tutoring sessions each week and I would highly recommend Charlie's Porch Tutoring Center to anyone that is looking for academic assistance and support for their child. Holly, 3rd Grade Parent