Great course taught by a great teacher! John really show you how to handle MCAT problems in a…read more"mellow" way. I was always amazed at how he would pick apart problems with very little content. the first part of the course covers material; the second part covers practice and strategy. Perfect for me since liked going to lecture and learning directly from them. He doesn't use books so you need to go to class. CARS was one of my favorite parts of the class. He really showed me how to read and break down passages. It really changed the way I looked at the test. In the end I did fine of the MCAT- 516 and I owe a lot of that to Swartwood + hard work!!

This is the biggest scam and people need to be aware, always late and always, always forgetting his…read morecomputer at home making the entire class wait and then running until 1 AM because he he always late, never gave me my one hour privet studying session. The class it self was confusing and unorganized, please ask me questions, I be happy to reply. Find another prep class this guy is just money hungry lazy individual who has no regard for his students

Don't believe all of the 5 stars! They say they know all the admissions directors at the top…read moreschools and will recommend your child...but if you write a negative review your child will be blacklisted. Another person just wrote me privately to say: "I saw your review for TutorMeLA. I pretty much had the same exact experience, and I was wondering what happened after you had posted your review? Did they reach out again, did they threaten you? I was just wondering if there is any way that we can take this complaint to another place because it's truly not right what these guys are doing. The threats are scary and I honestly believe they should be stopped."

Finding a tutor in Los Angeles was much more complicated than I expected. As someone who values…read moreeducation I did not want to hit a tutor for someone in my family without doing my best to ensure they were the perfect tutor for the job. I searched high and low (including online tutoring sites that let you choose your tutor) the outcome was fruitless.  Tutors who swore to have years of experience either were not as familiar with the material as they claimed or could not eloquently TEACH it. Also, the companies that charged ridiculous amounts like $150/hr did not show much for it. I know this because when trying Tutor Me LA, I also hired another tutor from a high-end tutoring company and Tutor Me LA's tutor was not only cheaper but MUCH MORE proficient.  We needed a few tutors - A gmat tutor, LSAT tutor, and a Math tutor. EVERY SINGLE tutor Tutor Me LA sent over was great. Their Guarantee took any hesitancy we had about scheduling a session and now I see why. This place offers outstanding service and their tutors are just fantastic.  Do your research. Make sure you find a tutor that can commit. Call this place first :)

I really enjoy LASC Language School for their events and field trips with classmates and teachers…read more The Halloween costume party last year was fun, and learning baseball from Teacher Ned was a great experience. The school is also conveniently located near good food and museums like LACMA and the Broad. Lastly, I'm grateful for the kind staff and representatives. They were very nice and helped me with my goals and plans during my stay in LA!

I had so many great memories at this school. The teachers were all kind and patient with me and the…read morestudents are diverse so I was able to make new friends from all around the world. I definitely recommend talking to a representative first from LASC because they are knowledgeable and they were able to answer all my questions regarding my Visa at the time.

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.

My son received excellent help from Compass. The tutor Compass provided for my son was excellent he…read morehelp my son immensely and prepared him with incredible insight on how to conquer both the SAT and ACT tests. My son only had to take each test once and his scores qualified him for some great scholarships. I would highly recommend Compass especially the Beverly Hills office.

Sarah and her team did an incredible job getting my son ready for the PSAT and SAT. They didn't…read moreoversell me on things we didn't need, but offered the right amount of tutoring and support.

My review is from the point of view of an instructor in research projects here. I have had the…read moreprivilege of working with very smart and driven students, so as an instructor, that is a big positive. For context, I have had students who have won science fair awards every year since 2020 (which is the first year I had a student who I mentored in a math project qualify to become ISEF Finalist, and go on to Wharton Upenn on a scholarship). Consequently I also worked with a student who I mentored in another math project, who eventually won a Gold Medal at KSEF (Korea Science and Engineering Fair). Another example, this year, I mentored a student and helped them win 1st place prize at the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair 2026. In terms of fulfillment from the point of view of an instructor, I am very thankful for working with driven students who I helped nurture to become champions. In addition, I have mentored students who gotten close to perfect scores at the AMC 12, then distinguished themselves on the AIME and gone on to the USAMO and USA(J)MO. The students are very driven and that always makes the role of an instructor extremely fulfilling. We also published several very high level papers in peer-reviewed journals, even getting students accepted to research groups at universities where they work with PhDs and MDs and have distinguished themselves. From an instructor point of view, all of this is extremely fulfilling to say the least. I always wanted to build champions, and that is what I achieve continuously. Example paper published by my student Jin Yoo (who went on to Duke University studying computer science, and who won Gold Medal at KSEF, the only gold in a pure math project that year): https://doi.org/10.36838/v7i2.107 Additionally I was an instructor for several college level courses here, including many that were done with USC. Essentially if a student did well in these courses, they got USC credit for them. In particular, the course in Linear Algebra-Multivariable Calculus and one in Finance attracted several very dedicated students who learned and understood the foundational proof based aspects of undergraduate mathematics. All these students went on to top schools like UC Berkeley, NYU and Columbia university, majoring in Mathematics or a similar discipline. What started as a simple effort to produce champions has eventually become a process where driven students reach their maximum potential as over-achievers. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to work with them.

I joined A1 in the spring of my junior year, and it completely changed how I approached my college…read moreapplications. The weekly essay workshops that started in early summer were super helpful. What I loved most was getting feedback from different teachers each week - they all brought unique ideas to the table and helped me make my essays much better. One thing that really helped was how organized A1 was with deadlines. They laid out a clear schedule that made sure we finished everything way ahead of time, which took away so much stress. My monthly meetings with the counselors, Ryan and Esther, were amazing - they helped me figure out which schools to apply to, what major would be the best fit, and how to tell my story through my essays. I also worked closely with Maddie teacher on my resume and UC activity list. She helped me make sure I included all my important experiences and achievements in the best way possible. Even though I ended up getting into NYU through early decision (which meant I didn't need my other applications), I'm so glad I had everything ready to go well before the deadlines for any outcome that could have happened. Looking back, I wouldn't be where I am today without A1's help. The teachers really cared about my success, and they gave me all the tools and support I needed to put together strong applications. I'm really grateful for all their help!

I worked with Michael La Masse in person in Los Angeles. A very phenomenal person, who was open and…read morehonest. His support and dedication really made the class worthwhile. I would recommend the course to anyone who is truly serious. This is not a class you can be lazy with, and it takes dedication from your side as well.

I worked with Tea Skela in a live online course, and it really helped me grasp LR and RC concepts…read morethat I was struggling with independently. You get out what you put into it in regard to the online resources, and even if you're studying independently between sessions, you can reach out and get help with questions that you do not understand. Overall it helped me view the LSAT as an approachable and learnable test!

Our experience working with the Learning Encounters team has been truly wonderful. While we are not…read morecompletely done with our school exam and application preparation, Valerie, Sam and Pam have been so supportive, flexible and motivating for our daughter. In fact, our daughter actually enjoys the process because of their kindness, patience and skill building expertise. As we continue to navigate the limitations COVID-19 has placed on the testing and application process, Valerie is always willing to help us fit tutoring into our daughter's schedule (and on her evolving needs). It's evident that Learning Encounters truly cares about its students and parents as they make a personal investment in each student's success. Thank you Valeria, Pam and Sam. -Amy S.

Hidden gem. Valerie has her heart in the game, and the proof was in the pudding for us...my…read moredaughter's ISEE scores improved 2-3 points after a 12 week group tutoring session. Highly recommend.