No reviews? I'll remedy that. Our son is low key kind of guy. Not stressed out like many kids his…read moreage. Yet, his date with the SAT made him nervous. Very nervous. Enter Foley Prep. Good teachers, small classes and lots of helpful information. Our son went into the test relaxed and confidant. His score made him very happy. His folks too. We're very happy we sent him here. Thanks very much indeed.

I can't say enough great things about Zach and my son'ts experience with Foley prep. From the…read morefirst session, Zach was encouraging and my son responded to him immediately. As important, he delivered as promised and my son raised his ACT score by 5 points and his SAT score by 130. I am so happy I found them and will be coming back in two years with my next son!

David Blobaum is fantastic. Others on the staff a great too, but David is exceptional. They offer a…read morevariety of services, I highly recommend.

I used Summit Prep for our son Noah in his junior year both for chemistry and SAT prep. Although he…read morequickly came up to speed on chemistry he grew so interested in the subject matter and the tutor was so great that he stayed to further his knowledge. Summit Prep is great not only for remedial but extra work. Great place, great tutors, and the owner is a unique individual with his own style and insight into testing strategies. A few years later and I am now having our son return to them for LSAT tutoring. Dr. Andrew Apter

My daughter went up 4 points on her ACT!!! She started working with Stephanie and Anthony to help…read moreprep for the ACT and really enjoyed the time they worked together. They are patient and very knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. You can image how excited we were when she went up 4 points.

From the owner: We are a collective of top-notch teachers and counselors who have all have spent more time than we…read moreshould admit with SATs, ACTs, Subject tests, college essays, college lists: You name it, we've worked with it. We encounter students and families during a crucial season of life - one often full of stress and even (let's be honest) a bit of panic. If it is possible to be both laid back and incredibly serious - that's us. We know what we are doing and we know that it works. We have all spent countless hours one-on-one with students and families just like yours. We offer one of the most deeply resourced and experienced teams in the world of test prep and college admissions. When you sign up to work with the Breakaway team, the future will retain its sense of possibility. We look forward to helping you find your way to your future.

My daughter, Alaina started at Ivy Masters with Paul, took four classes did all her homework and…read moreher practice SAT, August 23rd was the big day. She got her SAT, results came in on September 5th, where she scored 270 points higher from the first SAT she took. Alaina did not study open a book or know what she was getting into in her May SAT but after Paul she went up 270 points. I cannot emphasize that score enough, She sealed her fate, she overcame and conquered that SAT with the help of Paul and Ivy Masters. I want to thank him cause he helped her very much and on her SAT paper where she was able to write notes on the top; Alaina wrote "remember what Paul taught me." He had such a significant influence on her and he instilled confidence and the power of knowledge in her to get Alaina where she needed to be. Ivy Masters is a great learning facility, Paul is a great teacher and I would recommend all who need to take an SAT prep class to go to Ivy Masters and ask for Paul. He worked with me throughout the process and once again, I can't thank you enough, Paul you're the man! 270 points in four classes. Amazing!

Proof is in pudding. Sat score jumped after going through program. Have referred and will continue…read moreto refer. Paul and his team get it right

This group has a host of tutors who can help meet your child's needs. We most recently worked with…read moreEmily Garrison who helped our son gain all the confidence he needed to take the SHSAT. We would highly recommend her and NOW Test Prep for anyone trying to make sure their child succeeds academically.

We engaged Li to assist a family member during the summer with their last minute Earth Science…read moreregents review, starting just 2 weeks before the test. We knew it was a long shot, but a recommendation from our neighbor who we trust had us confident we would beat the odds. From the outset, Li established a strong rapport with the student, effectively meeting them where they were and applauding every bit of progress along the way. She used relatable methods and simple analogies to explain the Earth's processes. Over the course of four sessions, our student went from a failing grade to a passing one and this simply would not have been possible without Li's insight, guidance, and motivational support. We came looking for a passing grade and left with a real breakthrough - the emergence of a confident and determined young student who now understands their true potential and won't settle for less - and a lovely passing grade. We couldn't be more grateful!

We have been sending our daughter to premier aptitude for the last 3 years. This was based on the…read morerecommendation of our neighborhood, whose daughter had been attending the math tutoring for the last 4 years. Our daughter started about a little over 2 1/2 yrs ago, clearly she has been able to exceed the expectations of the program. The tutors kelvin and Eric have really design and evolved the math and science program so as to have students become inquisitive and much more interested in Mathematics without being afraid to ask questions. My daughter, Alexis has been able to solve challenging problems in advance placement math for H.S. We couldn't be happier with the results our daughter has archive thus far. Thank you Calvin and thank you Eric for your drive, passion and determination to make children succeed and excel. I would highly recommend any parent to send their kids to their after school program.

The classes helped me a lot. I really struggled with physics and math in general, and Calvin was a…read morevery big help in bringing my grades up. The teaching is very individualized and Calvin makes sure every student understands the concepts they are struggling with before he moves on. Thanks to Calvin my understanding of advanced physics and math concepts became very clear because he helped me master the basics of the subject first. What stood out was Lamont's writing and essay help. He guided me throughout college applications and applying to programs in college. Due to his assistance, my writing and speaking skills have improved greatly. I got into a top 15 college and landed prestigious summer research internships thanks to Lamont. Lamont helped me with expressing my personal goals in a clear manner, and especially focused on polishing my ideas into a personal statement that really showed who I was outside of my application. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for both writing development and development as a person outside of college applications to work with Lamont, because his ability to help a student self-develop is incredible. 10/10 Definitely go to Lamont and Premier Academy for essay help, you won't regret it!

The best Test PREP around. The Metuchen school is also very fun. Students hang out there and do…read moreeducational Rand creative things even when not being tutored.

I've been at IES for about 3 years and it really has helped me gain confidence in not only my SAT…read morebut also all test taking in general. The instructors are really nice and friendly; they are truly there to help you. They are all completely understanding and know where to start helping you. Although its a pretty big price for the sat class, I personally feel that it is completely worth it. They come up with their own materials (which are really good - they're structured like the actual test but a little harder to push you) and provide a lot of other materials. In the sat package I paid for, I got a Writing class and a English/Math class, all of which were super helpful. The writing class involved a lot of practice writing and practice analysis. The English and Math classes were well structured; It isn't held like a normal SAT intensive program. There are classes and then there are workshops. Overall, I think it is one of the best preps I've attended.

Great teachers! Brought my son there for both SHSAT and TACHS prep. Was really impressed by the…read moremeaningful strategies they taught him. Sure, any teacher can just show you the correct answer, but these folks show the kids: what to look out for, their weaknesses and applicable tips to use across different types of questions.

We joined the Sylvan family just before Christmas of 2021. And we're so grateful we did. They say…read moreit takes a village to raise a child...just make sure Mr. Rick Hernandez and his brilliant daughter Nadia, owners of Sylvan Learning of Edison, are a part of that village. Allow me to preface this review by saying that I'm a proud, former math and science student. Playing with numbers are a comfort zone for me. With that being said, being a math geek does not assure progeny with the same acumen. Nor does it guarantee an ability to translate and transfer those math skills to a struggling teen. We're not all naturally born teachers, despite earnest parental attempts. And as a result, my hard-working child suffered from my shortcomings, coupled with the troubled virtual learning experience of the pandemic lockdown. Beloved son was always an A student in his elementary school years, including in Math. But he worked very hard to achieve this. Math was never his forte. His Honors Geometry class in his freshman year of high school only served to highlight his ongoing struggles. By the second marking period, we knew we needed to escalate and find additional resources. After an unsuccessful experience with another learning center, we found the relatively new Sylvan Learning Center of Edison, conveniently located right on Route 1, next to the very familiar Chuck E Cheese. Responding within a few hours, a very pleasant Mr. Rick invited us to come to the center and take an assessment. It was immediately obvious, Sylvan is not like your typical learning center. The center is pristine...brightly lit...with multiple tables reserved for each tutor and his/her one or two dedicated students. There is coffee provided in the front lobby for parents choosing to wait. There is a fun and decorative prize section for the children to choose earned rewards from their sessions. (Older kids can earn gift cards if they'd rather forego little toys!) They even provide drinks and snacks for the children, so that hunger is never an issue. It is a place where children can be comfortable and their learning experience properly nurtured. And unlike other learning centers, there are no generic group sessions comprised of rote math exercises force feeding memorized equations. Rather, Sylvan provides personalized one-on-one instruction with resources hailing from the most applicable backgrounds. (Case in point, Mr. Rick strove to find top tutors from some of the area's best universities to provide instruction. He knew that the knowledge these instructors would have would be the most relevant and current with the latest teaching strategies.) I knew that there were gaps in my son's math education. The Sylvan assessment immediately identified each and every gap of my son's math foundations as early as from his third grade skills up to the most current. Once the assessment data was compiled, Rick could now legitimately design a learning plan for my son, with most importantly, required milestones and an actual end date. (This was a must for us. Unlike with other learning centers, I had no interest in an undefined relationship with ambiguous goals. ) To be fair, Sylvan was not the cheapest option. The other center was almost half the price. But the difference in learning experience was striking. And working with Sylvan is still much more economical than hiring a single private tutor outside. It was the perfect compromise where we were concerned. However, while a learning plan was set, there was still the concern of flexibility. Mr. Rick assured me that they could always work around our ever-changing commitments. And he did. Again and again and again. As long as I could endeavor to give at least a day's notice, he would handle the re-scheduling of his incredible staff so my son could work with the same group of tutors. Along with the instruction, a few minutes per session could also be used for homework help, if needed. But this would not be a focus. Recall, each student has a learning plan in place. To supplement the learning, Sylvan also provides access to its learning website...where students could access homework assistance from home. While we didn't always take advantage of this offering, it was good to know that such a resource was available when not in session. Finally, after a pleasant six months at Sylvan, during an equally difficult time in high school, beloved son is finally confident that he's completely "caught up" in math. He was able to comfortably pass in his class when in reality, Honors Geometry became progressively harder each day. I don't really know what we would have done had we not found Sylvan. If you're looking for additional instruction for your child, whether it be in math, English or even in preparation for standardized exams, including the SAT/ACT, give Rick Hernandez a call. You can thank me later.

From the owner: Welcome to Sylvan! We're a locally owned learning and tutoring center staffed with a dedicated team…read moreof caring educators with years of experience delivering results for families in our area. We provide the best in after school programs and personalized tutoring for math, reading, writing, homework help, SAT®/ACT® prep, college readiness and more. You'll love the dedicated learning time that allows your child to focus on whatever they need to work on. They'll love the personalized attention and engaging motivation program. Whether they need to catch up on skills or get ahead in new skills, our teams tailor a program to your needs and budget. Discover why Sylvan parents say, "I wish we started here first." Contact us today.

The teachers at IES explain things clearly and really help you understand why you got certain…read moreproblems wrong. They go at a reasonable pace and the books are also really helpful. I feel like I've already improved a lot in how I've analyzed or read papers and how I've approached math problems! I would definitely recommend IES to anyone looking for effective SAT preparation!

From the owner: IES Test Prep is a multi-purpose tutoring and publishing center specializing in SAT and ACT prep…read morecourses and materials. Our main focus is on test technique development through in-class training and workshop practice sessions. High test scores require fundamental transformations in a student's attitude and perspective, which is what we strive to achieve at IES. By instilling core values such as responsibility, engagement and individuality in every student, we hope to make the learning experience rewarding and enjoyable for all.