Excel Test Prep

(56 reviews)

1.8 mi

I went to MT for many math classes and it was a great experience every time! Uncle Don makes…read morechallenging concepts very simple and easy to understand. He also gives us plenty of practice so we become strong with the material. The classes are extremely engaging and fun to participate in. Uncle Don is funny, very patient, and always excited to teach. Definitely recommend!

When I first joined the MT learning center, I was a junior struggling to achieve A's in school and…read moreconstantly performing below average on tests. After taking multiple classes, such as the AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Precalculus, and AP Lang with Don, my grades significantly improved, and I ended junior year with a 4.0 GPA despite the 4 difficult AP classes that I took. Afterwards, I relied again on Don and his expert team of college consultants to help me achieve my dream college results. The team was highly professional, responsible, and extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of college applications. For the price of only a few thousand dollars, this extraordinary team made me achieve results that would cost tens of thousands at other firms. Ultimately, despite my below-average stats, I was accepted into the University of Southern California (USC) for the class of 2030. Thank you Don, as well as all of the teachers at MT learning center, for your support and kindess towards my college journey,

Zenith Prep Academy

2.5

(31 reviews)

2.3 mi

I am sharing my experience so other families can make an informed decision…read more In February 2026, I was charged approximately $4,500 for automatic renewal without receiving any advance reminder or notice. When I discovered the charge, I contacted the academy immediately to request cancellation and a refund. I was informed that my request was submitted after an internal deadline and that no refund would be issued. Shortly afterward, my child's enrollment was terminated, and his access to all learning materials was removed, even though I had already paid in full and he had been working on those materials for over a year. At no point did anyone reach out to understand my situation or try to resolve the matter collaboratively. I later explained that I was experiencing financial hardship after losing my job, and that this unexpected charge was causing significant stress. Only after I escalated the matter and mentioned disputing the charge with my credit card issuer was my child's enrollment reinstated. This reinstatement occurred without any acknowledgment of the distress caused or explanation of their earlier actions. In addition, I was disappointed with the level of service provided for the price. The program consisted of approximately one half-hour session per month, often covering similar topics repeatedly. In my experience, the value did not match the cost. While services have now resumed, the overall handling of this situation felt unprofessional and unfair. I believe families deserve clearer communication about renewals, more transparency, and more compassionate customer service. I hope this review helps others ask the right questions before enrolling.

We are incredibly disappointed with the service provided by Zenith Prep Academy. We started this…read moreprogram two years ago, but throughout our time here, they changed our counselor almost every other month because staff kept leaving. This constant turnover completely broke any sense of consistency and resulted in us receiving conflicting advice. Ultimately, this lack of stability and guidance heavily impacted our college acceptance results. Save your time and money--I strongly suggest avoiding this program at all costs.

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Elite Prep Fremont

4.4

(38 reviews)

2.3 mi

My experience with Elite Prep has been nothing short of the best! One person who has been…read moreconstantly helping me throughout my time here is Jesse Kwon. When I first met with him after taking a diagnostic SAT, he walked me through the different SAT summer camp options, and told me what he thought would be best for me based off of my score and specific question types I initially missed. I left that meeting with a clear understanding what needed to be done over the summer in order for me to succeed. I enrolled in the SAT intensive bootcamp and improved my score by 120 points thanks to the amazing educators at this institution. I genuinely could not have achieved this without their help. The classes are incredibly engaging, and I learned so many strategies that I can apply to daily academic habits beyond the SAT. Since then, I have been actively participating in tutoring lessons with Jesse for precalculus. He's really good at breaking down math into understandable concepts, and that's what truly helped me build confidence in order to succeed in school. I highly recommend Elite Prep Fremont to any students looking to improve their SAT scores in a welcoming environment, or anyone in need of private tutoring.

I am extremely happy with my experience at Elite Educational Institute, and especially my guidance…read morecounselor and advisor,Jesse Kwon. As I prepare to make a transition to college, I can look back and understand how much of a contribution Elite and Jesse, in particular, have had in creating opportunities for me. My journey with Elite started in the early part of my freshman year at high school. Like most Asian families, my parents and I went to meet Jesse for the first time with ideas that only included lofty college brands, perfect GPAs and the most impacted majors. It took Jesse only one meeting to make me understand that I can do myself the best service by focusing on my studies with right time management, practice, doing due diligence to all my work, and asking for help whenever needed. During every college counseling meeting, Jesse always encouraged me, and even during times when my grades had dropped, he kept my spirits high. These four years, Jesse worked with our family like a team, providing valuable information, setting up course plans, summer programs, extra-curriculars, and helping me to maintain my school track records in spreadsheets. His dedication to help his students is exemplary. He is so invested in helping his students that he always loses track of time unless reminded by the front desk. I am also pleasantly surprised by the amount of patience he has as he will answer all questions (and sometimes my parents had a lot) without being dismissive. When it came time for college applications, I don't think I could have done so well without the help from Elite. Jesse took all the time to review and shortlist my Activities list, Awards and Honors, and of course my essays. I worked with Jesse through multiple rounds of reviewing before he gave me the greenlight. He also reviewed my entire application to make sure there were no errors. I cannot express the amount of work that I got to put with the Elite team to make my college application really strong. Even with a few blemishes in my grades, I still got admitted to 16 excellent universities, of which 6 were UCs. I got into both computer science and data science. In the end, it was a bit of a challenge to decide, but I am going to UC Berkeley. Without a doubt, my parents and the Elite team have immensely helped me through this phase. This may seem a bit out of order, but I wanted to cover my college application experience and the final outcome first. But I think my review will be incomplete if I don't mention Jesse as a tutor. Jesse was my math tutor in 10th and 11th grade. My school, Irvington High School, has a reputation of being intense at math. Apart from being a really excellent math tutor, I have always wondered how Jesse never gets stumped by any super difficult math problem. Last but not least, I am really thankful to the entire Elite team that I got the opportunity to work with. Chelsea was so much on top of everything giving me reminders if I am falling behind on any for-credit course. She is so well organized and really helped me to stay on track on a number of occasions. I worked with Joon as my essay coach, and he is definitely an expert of essay writing. It is difficult to satisfy him with the essay, but in the end when it all takes shape, you can only see how valuable his critique was. In the end, I became a much better writer.

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C2 Education of Fremont

3.9

(16 reviews)

3.0 mi

I have been going to C2 for about two years now, and I have been taking English sessions with…read moreteacher Brandon and teacher Angelica. My grades have improved and I have a better grasp of English. Ms. Mahrukh is very nice and welcoming every time I enter C2. I enjoy learning at C2. 10/10

Definitely recommend this place. My daughter is in high school struggling with Chemistry. As her…read moreschool did not have any teachers, and it was an online teacher. We signed up with C2, and now my daughter's grade is all A+. Of it was not for her tutor her at C2 Education, when would have been still struggling. I am honestly very comfortable leaving me child their getting the great education they provide, and also knowing that they will help, and supervise her.

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Mill Creek Academy

(59 reviews)

1.7 mi

Ms. Wong was instrumental in guiding my daughter throughout the entire college application process,…read moreand always with such great care and professionalism. My daughter, who is now on her way to start at one of her dream schools, feels the same. Here are my daughter's words: For the last three years, and throughout the entire college admissions process, Ms. Wong truly played a huge role - in her constant support, vast knowledge, and steady guidance. I am so grateful for her. She always provided quick responses regarding any questions I had about the overwhelming college process, and she always gave them with kindness, motivation, and genuine care! I could tell without a doubt that she truly wanted to see me succeed and thrive, and she would always motivate me to do my best. I would also like to shout-out Ms. Lin for her amazing college essay coaching help. Ms. Lin provided invaluable feedback to college essays and is so sweet and kind. I will always be grateful for their support.

My daughter ended up with a mediocre college after signing up for their consultation, The essay was…read morevery basic, they had college students review and provide feedback. Only positive was they were done with College applications before many started. I feel she could done better if we had not relied on their help and focused ourselves. I am disappointed and will not recommend.

Clean and comfortable classroom space.

Mill Creek Academy offers enrichment courses, test preparation, and college admissions counseling.

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Simon Academics

4.6

(28 reviews)

1.6 mi

I sent my son to Simon Academics for four years in high school and he was loving it. It was the…read moremost useful classes he ever had in his high school years, as he told me. Thanks to Jon Simon for his guidance, my son now is very strong in his English writing and read WSJ everyday. Notes: Comments and constructive feedback can be harsh on the homework but that's how his strong writing skill had helped him did so well in high school and in college.

I feel Mr. Simon is one of the best kept secrets for Fremont students and parents, so I was torn…read moreabout writing this review. But in the end, he truly deserves to be more well-known than the franchise tutor mills. Our two sons have been in Mr. Simon's classes for the last two years, and we just enrolled them for another year. We can see their improvement in fictional writing style and persuasive organization. Their school teachers have also commented on how articulate they have become. With input from our kids, our thoughts on why his classes are so effective: * Mr. Simon's expectations of disciplined work, enforced with a sense of humor, motivates his students. Oftentimes my kids would tell us the jokes Mr. Simon told them. * Mr. Simon provides personalized feedback for each student, but done in the class such that all can benefit from his teachings. * Mr. Simon also advises the parents not to intervene with students' work. Initially it was hard on our helicopter parenting style, but soon I found that without our meddling, our kids became quite proactive in doing their assignment. Mr. Simon provides for both in-person and live online during class hours, but I'd recommend students attend in-person whenever possible.

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IvyBoost Education

(25 reviews)

2.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Tony is a great mentor and counselor. He strategically guided and helped to prep my son's college…read moreapplication, and helped him to get admissions from multiple top schools in business majors with scholarships. Tony is very organized and followed closely with every step in the application process. Tony also adjusted the plan after my son got his EA results which was very helpful. I highly recommend Tony!

IvyBoost has been a great help in my college application journey since freshman year. My counselor,…read moreTony, took the time to understand my strengths, personality, and shortcomings, providing great insight when I began to curate a college list during application season. The casual but focused conversational style of our meetings worked very well for me. The IvyBoost team has also provided many resources that proved useful for organizing info about schools, my resume, and anything that was important to my college application. Its services have provided clarity and objectivity throughout my high school years, acting as a great support system whenever I had any inquiries or concerns. I'm so excited to join my dream program on scholarship in the fall, and it's thanks to the IvyBoost team's guidance!

IvyBoost College Counseling Seminar

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Kim’s Academy

4.9

(28 reviews)

7.2 mi

Christine does a great job communicating and is quick to respond. We were able to arrange tutoring…read morequickly to help pull up some grades. The location is near Logan and is convenient to go to after school. We were able to get math and physics tutoring.

Happy Kim's Academy is part of "our village." Our son was in the 2nd grade, having a little trouble…read morewith his Math and reading comprehension. I looked around to find him some help. We did decided to give Kim's academy a try, since they offered a one on one setting. Christine answered all our questions, and worked around our busy schedules. The academy also offers home visits, but we thought it was best with a class room setting. Mr. Myron has been his tutor for some time now and our son looks forward to his tutor time. He showed improvement quickly. Now in the 3rd grade and thriving, his school teacher informs us of his class participation has increase tremendously. Thank you Kim's academy and Mr. Myron. Highly recommended!

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East Bay Math

4.9

(23 reviews)

3.8 mi

My son is East Bay Math student for last six months and his math grade is improved a lot. I learned…read morefrom him that Ms Maya is very patient teacher and he looks forward to his classes. She is very open to make up classes and accommodate the request if it does not work out for us. Below is his feedback. "I really recommend East Bay Math because I feel free to ask questions, and she will definitely help you improve your grades. It is a 1 on 2 class which means 2 students and one tutor. Before my grades weren't so pretty but now, I'm an A+ student in Math! She does give homework but only 5-10 questions."

My son is in 7th grade and was struggling with math. After about 2 months of tutoring with Maya,…read morehis grade has improved significantly, and he's understanding the material much better. The personal attention really helped him. He also did very well on a recent quiz. Maya is patient and explains concepts clearly. We appreciate her help.

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Kim's Academy

(9 reviews)

2.0 mi

A bright spot in the world of Covid--19! Zoom tutoring with a friendly, fun face. My 13 year old…read moreson is happy and enjoying math again. Serena is great and Christine is extremely helpful with scheduling and planning! Thank you so much!!'

Perfect for homework help for all ages! Christine is a great boss and makes sure all the kids are…read morewell attended to. Kim's Academy has a wonderful work environment; I highly recommend any high schooler looking for a tutoring job to apply here.

Improve grades with CEL academy!

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My Mother's Hug Preschool, Pre-K, Toddler Care

4.9

(63 reviews)

2.4 mi

My son has been attending since he was 18 months old, and it truly feels like a second home for…read morehim. The daycare is very well maintained, offers a great balance of learning and play, and keeps the kids engaged throughout the day. A huge plus is that they provide food, which makes life so much easier for parents. The staff is incredibly warm, caring, and accommodating. Special thanks to Ms. Fariha, Sameena, Ruchi, Guna, and Asha ji--they are wonderful and genuinely love what they do. My son loves all his teachers and is greeted with big smiles every morning, which gives us so much peace of mind. I would highly recommend My Mother's Hug to anyone in the area looking for a safe, warm, and fun daycare. We can't wait for our daughter to start her journey here next!

Our son spent 4 years at My Mother's Hug and our daughter spent 3 years. We completely trust this…read moreplace for safety and enrichment and very thankful for making our toddler-to-young-kid-age childcare easier. My son has entered public school completely adequately prepared and my daughter shows a lot more advanced academic skills compared to those who haven't attended daycare or only attended part-time programs. Very happy and grateful and wish My Mother's Hug great success and happy kids! We will come by often with so many memories to cherish and relive!

Our pre k classroom is learning Matching and sorting activities.

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Kids Wonderland

(31 reviews)

2.4 mi

I was blown away by the amazing care my 1 year old son received at Kids Wonderland by Miss Nancy…read moreand her staff members! The staff were warm, attentive and clearly loved the kids. *Delicious meals* : Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all hits with my little one. The menu was varied and healthy. *Engaging activities*: From sensory play to music time, the kids had so much fun. *Great communication*: Miss Nancy and staff kept me updated on my son's day, including meals, naps by EOD everyday on a slip of paper. My son was in good hands here. Highly recommended!!

Nancy and Daniel are INCREDIBLE. I cannot say enough praises about both of them and the way their…read moredaycare is run. As a first time mom, it was so scary trying to find someone you can trust to watch your baby mon-fri, full time when going back to work and with no family nearby. Nancy made my husband and I feel so at ease during the initial tour and our baby was so happy meeting her, all green flags! Our son even cries when Daniel leaves the room because he loves him so much Our son has been enrolled full time and we've watched him grow and thrive since being in their care. Nancy is so responsive which is one of the main things you can ask for with childcare. Our son is so happy at daycare and loves going so much, sometimes I don't even know that he wants to come home LOL. Honestly kind of salty about that sometimes haha but in all seriousness it makes me feel so relieved he has such a good time. The first week she sent tons of photos and videos and asked questions regarding his feeding, routines, etc which was so nice. She helped extensively with his day to day routine/schedule and got this boy on a sleep schedule and helped with his sleep training! He's been sleeping through the night and going to bed so much easier since being at daycare. The daycare also provides food and helped introduce different textures and things to our son. Nancy is a great cook and our son loves her cooking! It's so nice to be able to drop him off and know he is fully being taken care of and we don't have to worry about preparing meals everyday to bring as well. I'm so happy we found Nancy and Daniel and would HIGHLY recommend their services. I feel extremely blessed we found and chose them over every daycare we interviewed with. We moved farther away but our son loves going there so much we just make the drive because it's so worth it knowing how Nancy and Daniel genuinely care about the kids they watch. To Nancy and Daniel: Thank you so much for helping our son grow. We are so thankful and appreciative of both of you!

Another satisfied customer. Moving on to preschool to be with big brother.

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Miss Flora Child Care

(38 reviews)

1.4 mi

Miss Flora child care is exactly the type of day care that we are looking for: a structured, warm…read moreenvironment that teaches our kids the basics so they can be prepared for the real world and its challenges. As parents we were skeptical of all the day care facilities that have popped up in the Bay Area that focuses on the Montessori style type of education. We didn't understand how you could put a child in an environment and let them learn on their own without any lesson that teaches them the fundamentals. An unstructured environment where you sit your child down and let them learn on their own didn't make sense. To us, it was like giving your child a pen and paper. Yes, in an unstructured environment it may let them draw random squiggles and lines but without the proper knowledge to write letters, to form worlds, and then eventually form sentences, it didn't give our children the opportunity to open up a higher order of learning that could occur. That's why we felt a teacher with a clear lesson, goals and outcomes were important for our kids. This is what makes Miss Flora different: she focuses on the basics that makes your child successful and excel in the future. She focuses on making sure your child can draw lines that are straight, the shapes they cut are orderly, the letters and numbers are memorized. From this, she teaches vocabulary, associations, math, patterns and everyday skills that they can use for the basis of their knowledge in the future. To us, she provides a solid, if not advanced, foundation for children when they enroll in elementary school. We have both of our kids in her day care and they have advanced tremendously since they enrolled. If it were not for us moving out of the region, we would have kept our youngest there until she graduated to first grade. She is an excellent educator and if she has availability for you to enroll your child, our recommendation would be to not hesitate and sign up as soon as you can.

My daughter stayed at Ms Flora's daycare for more than 2 years. She learnt so much and was able to…read moreread a lot of books by herself. I am very proud of her and so happy that we chose Ms Flora daycare. Teachers there are very nice and caring. More importantly, I like that they still encourage kids to wear masks. My daughter never caught covid and she was only sick for once over the past 2 years!!

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E & G Child Family Daycare - Newark

(5 reviews)

4.3 mi

We've had a truly wonderful experience at E&G. A year went by so quickly and we really wish to stay…read morelonger. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and supported as parents, and more importantly, our child has absolutely thrived here. The environment is warm, nurturing, and thoughtfully structured to help kids feel safe, confident, and curious. Each day is filled with meaningful activities--from music and art to outdoor play and story time. Our child comes home happy, engaged, and often full of stories about the fun they had. We've seen so much growth in terms of social skills, independence, and emotional development. If you're looking for a daycare where your little one will be cared for, encouraged, and truly seen, we highly recommend E&G. It's been such a positive and reassuring part of our parenting journey. Thank you Ms. Hailey, Ms. Olivia, 姥姥, Ms. Stef! We will miss E&G so much!

We feel incredibly grateful for the two wonderful years our daughter spent at E&G Family Educare…read more She started at the Fremont center when she was 1.5 years old and transitioned to the Newark center when she turned three. Each classroom is supported by two full-time teachers, along with the dedicated help of Ms. Hailey and 姥姥/奶奶 , ensuring that every child receives personal attention. The learning environment is full of engaging and fun activities--art, music, outdoor play, and more. Our daughter loved going to school so much that she talked nonstop at home about the art she made, the songs she learned, and the friends she made. The daily photo and video updates, bi-annual evaluations and parent-teacher conferences were especially helpful for us as parents. But what we appreciated the most is how much care they put into social and emotional learning. The teachers truly see and understand each child. They played a huge role in helping our daughter become more confident, expressive, and kind. The support we received went far beyond the classroom--Ms. Hailey often shared helpful parenting guidance, drawing from her expertise and experience. It made a meaningful difference for our whole family. Choosing E&G was one of the best decisions we made. Our daughter grew, learned, and blossomed her. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at E&G. We highly recommend this caring, professional, and truly nurturing community.

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