What can I say about Judith and Positive Outcomes? Well it was positively the best decision we…read morecould have made for our daughter and family to navigate the incredibly complex college selection landscape! We did not even know where to begin and my daughter felt like she didn't even have a chance because she didn't have a 4.0 and perfect test scores, she was discouraged before even starting the search. Judith quickly got to know our student and she was genuinely interested and excited to hear about our daughter's passions. Because of this Judith really got her to open up and explore ideas for the essays and personal statements. After every meeting with Judith, our daughter felt more and more confident and even started getting excited about her options! Judith is extremely organized and knows all of the ins and outs of the college admissions process, I was pleasantly surprised by how deeply familiar she was with so many colleges across the country, she could answer almost all specific questions off the top of her head. If she didn't know the answer, she would quickly research and get back to us. Judith manages everything with the student, as a parent I only had to get involved when I wanted to, Judith empowers the students to own the process and be accountable and it worked! I'm happy to say our daughter got into most of the schools she applied to and we can't be happier with the college she has decided to attend. Thank you Judith!

I have used Judith's admissions expertise twice. After getting into my first choice university with…read morea scholarship, I recently used Positive Outcome for Admissions Success' services again for my law school applications. As someone who considers themselves an excellent writer, I had major writer's block when it came to writing about myself. Judith helped me get over my fear that I sounded like I was bragging, and got me to highlight why I was a competitive candidate for school. Judith has a talent for getting you to bring out the most interesting aspects of your story, helping you consider the most advantageous angle. She talked me through my experiences to understand my strengths. Then she worked with me to edit out the fluff to create strong concise points and an effective essay which truly reflected my character. With college applications, you are presented with limited space in which to demonstrate who you are. Positive Outcome helped me make the best use out of the space I had, eliminating unnecessary information so that my strengths were highlighted. With Judith's guidance, I was able to produce a personal statement that I was proud of. I was accepted to my first choice school with a $50,000 yearly leadership scholarship. This scholarship would not have been possible without Judith's help. She got me to reflect and really draw from the strongest parts of my experience-- to show I was a leader, not just say that I was one. I am currently waiting for law school acceptances without stress, knowing I sent in my best application materials.

Shohreh is a true miracle worker! I never in my life thought a foreign language class was something…read morethat I could do until I found French Farsi Without Tears. When I first arrived I was expecting textbooks, work sheets, and a long list of words to memorize - however this was far from the case. What I found was a small, friendly, and inviting group of classmates that together, through many small conversations and lessons, began to pick up Farsi. From practice scenarios, eating great Persian food, and talking with classmates I got the true immersion experience! While the curriculum is not very dry, stressful, or overly intensive, I was surprised by how fast everything went. After just the first class I was reading, writing, and even doing some speaking! Before I knew it, I felt like I was having full conversations in Farsi without even thinking about it and it felt so natural. Looking forward to continuing my Farsi learning experience in Shohreh's advance classes!

Shohreh is one of the best teachers I have had in my entire (not just adult) life. Her enthusiasm…read moretowards teaching creates such a friendly and positive environment toward learning Farsi. She does so well with making sure you absorb all of the lessons in a thorough yet gentle fashion. The class' approach to the technical side of the language is very good and what you need to build a foundation. But what made the class so interesting is Shohreh's insights into Persian culture and history during lessons which will in turn teach you the artistic side of the language. Teaching both makes me feel like I have not just learned, but I understand, the language. Also as a non-Persian learning for fun because my wife speaks Farsi and is Persian, the class has provided insights into her and her family I greatly appreciate and would not have gotten out of an app. My recommendation could not be higher for Shohreh and her program.

Mrs. Keller has been helping me with my essays and has greatly improved the quality of my writing…read more Whereas I would previously struggle to respond to some topics, Mrs. Keller has helped me come up with exceptional essays, even when presented with seemingly difficult-to-write-about prompts. Additionally, she helped bring out the creativity within me, always giving me pointers, but making sure that I was the one writing. Due to this technique, I have seen a long-term improvement in my writing, even when she is not present. Additionally, Mrs. Keller is very kind and welcoming. Right from the very first session, I, despite being relatively introverted, felt comfortable working with Mrs. Keller. Due to her approachable nature, she was able to learn about my interests and help me incorporate them into my essays, further personalizing them. She has really helped to bring out my voice and develop me into a better writer. Overall, Mrs. Keller is a must-have for essay-writing and I would definitely recommend her services!

We have used Ms. Keller's services to help our son with his college application essays and it has…read morebeen a very pleasant and beneficial experience. Ms. Keller was very approachable, patient and showed a genuine interest to find out about our son's personality and interests and used that information to connect with him. She empowered him to think independently and encouraged him to be different and unique. She used to have interactive sessions with our son giving him feedback on his work but making him do his own edits which helped him by making his writing stronger. The quality of work that we see from him is now at a different level. She was able to bring out his inner thoughts and get them reflected in his essays in his own voice. We really appreciate her help and would definitely recommend her to others.

Will worked with our daughter, helping her with AP chemistry. Will know the materials very well and…read morehe is fun to work with. Very organized, flexible with scheduling and know how to tutor. Can't get better than that!

My daughter needed to take a UC placement test to determine which level of statistics to place her…read morein. After one highly motivating, deeply profound session with Will she felt a deep understanding of the subject, which she had never taken. We were all amazed when she received her test score result. Not only did she test out of statistics, she tested out of advanced statistics as well, without ever having taken statistics!!! Granted she is smart but Will is a genius! As far as I'm concerned Will's fees are too low. We just saved thousands by testing out of a course! He is a jewel. Great personality. Lots of fun. Brilliant, inspired, sweet.

Personalized and personable tutoring service!…read more While studying for the GRE, I was struggling a lot in the qualitative reasoning sections. After trying various services such as Magoosh and Manhattan prep, nothing was really helping me learn the material. Marty sat down with me and walked me through each and every problem, even illustrating the problems for me on paper, to help me conceptualize the math problems. Because I am a visual learner, Marty was able to effectively cater to my individual style of learning. Aside from his teaching methods, Marty was incredibly patient and clear in his explanations, and was able to calm me down anytime I felt overwhelmed or confused. I would definitely utilize his services again, and would recommend him to any learner of any age!

Updating to 5 stars…read more I don't want to give Marty all the credit here :), but I got into every single business school program that I applied to (2x MIT, and HBS). The essay that I worked on with Marty was a topic in every single interview that I had. Looking back, I'm honestly proud of the story that I was able to convey in my essay with Marty's help and I would happily recommend him to friends/family.

I attended a workshop by Jocelyn a few weeks back and it was very empowering. We talked about goals…read moreand how to take tiny steps in terms of how to reach them. This is something that I really needed to take a step back and really think about what it is I want with my future and how to get there. If you are questioning how to achieve your goals, whether it be through employment, education or just personal my advice is to reach out to her. Her knowledge and background prove that she is an amazing person that will lead you to fulfill your life's purpose in a more meaningful way.

Jocelyn Brooks is a smart and insightful leader. I learned a great deal from her in academics and…read morestudent engagement, and she has the ability to be an excellent coach and resource for anyone open to growth and improvement.

Beats me as to why I didn't write a review earlier. I've written with Teresa in her workshops for…read moreover 14 years, and I look forward to writing with the group every Wednesday. That time slot has become a sacred time for me. Teresa is funny, kind, astute, and a dedicated teacher ( and so talented) who encourages one to write deeply and honestly. One feels nourished in this space. She has written books and essays that speak volumes of her excellence in craft and the art of narration. I feel so honored and grateful to have met her and to have been able to write with her. Thank you Teresa! You're really one of a kind! https://teresaburnsgunther.com

Teresa is a naturally gifted writing teacher and coach. She makes it look possible to get yourself…read moreon the page. High recommendation. I've had several writing coaches throughout the years

We hired Brendan to help our older son with HS Spanish but quickly realized that he was a great…read morehelp across all subjects. Our MS son was struggling so we then added sessions for him. Both boys responded well to Brendan and his easy demeanor meant that homework battles eased up...a lot! We highly recommend Brendan!

Brendan is the absolute best. My only wish is that we had hired him sooner. Our son is bright but…read morenot academically inclined nor well-organized. Initially Brendan helped our son prepare for the SSATs as part of high school applications. Even with just a short time to prepare, our son did better than his first practice test and walked into the test without any fear. Brendan has helped our son better stay on top of his coursework and homework. Brendan has also helped him turn around his grades in all subject areas. And my son looks forward to when Brendan comes over (it really takes the stress off the parental relationship when it comes to homework;). Brendan has had a truly positive impact on my son's relationship to learning. Brendan always goes above and beyond. For my son's first finals week at high school, my son would sometimes give Brendan a late night call - it was more to calm his nerves than truly review materials but Brendan was always available for him. When my son got a last minute acceptance to a high school, Brendan came over on a Sunday to talk him through the decision. When personal tragedy struck our family, Brendan was there in case my son needed to talk about it. Brendan is really caring and meets the kids where they are at emotionally as well as academically. Brendan also understands the school system and has helped us understand how we might tap additional resources to help our son. I highly recommend Brendan to everyone.