A while ago, I was on my way to picking up my little sister from Sylvan in the Upper West side…read moreManhattan branch at JCC and a tutor was being yelled at and screamed at by the former assistant manager named, Philesha. I was stunned! I was curious and waited for sometime and she kept yelling. After that day I never saw that tutor again. Most probably the tutor quit and I don't blame her. But it's a shame, my sister said that tutor was very good and she liked being taught by her. Philesha is the worst staff member I have seen at Sylvan. If that is the way a staff treats another staff, I wonder how my sister is being taught. On top of that, Philesha was always late from 30 mins to up to a few time 1.5 hour even! I wonder how she even got the job! If there was a way, I would give 0 star to this center

When I signed my child up for a free trial ACT prep. I received an email regarding the time &…read moredate. Then I kept receiving phone calls and different people gave me different times. I said - should I email the email confirmation I received to you, so you can see I was given a date and time already? It was clear no one was talking to one another. I finally confirmed with Felicia that everything was set. But when I received yet another phonemail with the wrong time - I said, "Why am I so worried my daughter is going to show up and no one will bet there." They laughed and said no, that won't happen. I then repeated the day and time before I hung up to make sure they had it right. I should have listened to my gut. No one was there when she arrived at the West Side JCC location. A janitor finally helped her and she waited on the 7th floor, but no one came. The worst part is when I called they never ONCE apologized. They said it was a mistake (I never got an answer as to exactly what happened) and they would try to accommodate me EVEN THOUGH it is a free test. I was wondering why I was being penalized for taking them up on a free test. Obviously, people do this to see if they would like to continue using the company. I would advise ALL to STEER clear of Sylvan - On the other hand, I talked to someone at Bespoke that was fantastic and received a great reply from Thinking Caps. I would also recommend Khan Academy online for SAT help.

In a week, the turor missed two of the three sessions and I had to contact custom support on two…read moreseperate occasions for unrelated reasons. It cost over $500, and they refused to give a refund. EDIT: Eventually recieved a refund after making reviews online. Updated from 1 star to 3.

scammers.... i paid for tutoring lessons and they said I can't get a refund because I cancelled…read morewithin their 24 hour policy... what a shame

I would give this business a negative number if I could. The person that runs the business Stuart…read moreis unprofessional and only cares about your $$$ instead of helping your child. There is a one way thinking with shsat if don't make a certain number the first time taking the test than you won't get in that is false as well. So what I mean is that the student has no room for improvement. I find that close minded teacher who has more ego than heart. There is plenty of tutoring programs and I would not recommend this at all.

I share the negative sentiments about Ibid and Stuart, the owner, as referenced in the 5/26/23…read morereview. My child used Ibid for SHSAT tutoring and found the tutors inexperienced and unable to effectively teach. Stuart was rude, unprofessional and dismissive. Any NYC parent would be better served buying a Kaplan or Tutorverse book online (or live as tutors) than using Ibid. I would not recommend Ibid for SHSAT or any test.

Tutoring centers are by and large scams, as they charge huge amounts of money to parents and pocket…read moremost of it by paying their tutors terribly, but Huntington is one of the worst. And this location definitely doesn't deserve your money. The director, Nicole, is a rude, awful person. If you really want a good experience for your child, seek out a private tutor through Craigslist and vet them by calling their references and meeting them in person for a trial session. Don't give money to tutoring centers, and definitely not to this one.

Talha has been tutoring my brother for a few years now and he has been a tremendous help. My…read morebrother started with B's and C's and Talha helped him get to straight A's. Not only did he help him raise his grades but also helped him enjoy studying and learning more. Since he started tutoring my brother, it also helped my brother gain more confidence in his own intelligence and work. My brother has taken on numerous AP classes and has done well on this SATs and ACTs. Talha is extremely comprehensive with all his lessons and very communicative with us. He also is skilled in tutoring across a variety of subjects, including AP classes, SATs and ACTs. He's a great tutor and would definitely recommend him to everyone!

From the owner: At All Star Prep Academy, we take pride in being your trusted partner in academic excellence. Our…read moremission is to empower students to achieve their full potential and become academic All Stars. With a team of highly experienced and vetted tutors, many of whom are specialized high school and esteemed college graduates, we’re committed to providing top tier education and support for students on their educational journey.

The tutor, Leah, is dedicated and so well-educated! She has the experience and knowledge, not to…read moremention the perseverance and patience, to work with kids and move them up in literacy. I highly recommend her!

My daughter, a fourth grade student, has been working with Leah for about two months now. Leah…read morequickly identified her as a visual learner, and when I looked up her learning style, this assessment was spot on. My daughter comes home excited about what she's learned, which tells me Leah's approach is targeting my daughter's specific needs. Her attitude towards math practically changed overnight. In writing, she was experiencing writer's block and getting upset over it. As a parent, I was concerned when she had an essay or grammar work that required extensive writing. Leah very soon discovered that the writer's block virtually disappears if my daughter draws her ideas first, acts them out, and types on a keyboard. The difference is astounding. They also work on organizational skills. My daughter created a checklist with Leah that she uses regularly. By adding stickers that she puts next to each completed task, as well as an American Girl image on the bottom, this has turned into a joyous tool. Leah is simply an exceptional tutor, and I'm fortunate that my daughter has the opportunity to learn from her. I highly recommend her to any parent desiring academic gains and increased motivation from their child.

Can only speak to two tutors many years ago. They were spectacular and worth every $$$$. Our teen…read morerightly argued that his Advantage tutoring put others unable to afford it at a disadvantage. I could not disagree and suggested he use his advantage to get the best education possible and work to narrow the gap. As a civil rights attorney he's working on it.

I've been fortunate enough to prep with Advantage Testing tutors for the SAT I, SAT II, and the…read moreLSAT. They had a reputation for being the best of the best, and they delivered. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Going back to high school, I had a terrific experience working with Advantage on my college entrance exams. Even though I hated studying in school, I genuinely enjoyed working with AT's teachers. Aside from being gifted instructors, they are some of the friendliest people you'll meet, and they seem to genuinely care about their students. I remember they customized a study plan for me, focusing on the areas of the test that I needed to improve the most. Following their plan, and using the strategies I learned in class, I earned a 760 Verbal, 750 Math I, 790 Writing, and an 800 Math II, all a significant boost above my diagnostic scores (which I recall being in the low ~600 range). Years later, when I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer, and began looking for the right LSAT test prep service, turning to Advantage was a no-brainer. On my first LSAT practice test, I received a diagnostic evaluation in the 55th percentile. I knew that I would need a significant (aka Elle Woods-level) jump in my LSAT score to have a decent shot at the top schools. That's when Advantage came in. Studying with Advantage tutors, you learn to break down each section of the test into a set of consistent techniques, which you hone and solidify over repeated practice tests. After months of test prep, I took the LSAT and scored a 99th percentile on the official exam. Equipped with a great LSAT score, I was admitted to my top choice for law school, a feat that had seemed impossible only a few months prior. Now, as a practicing attorney looking back on it, I am certain I would not have been nearly as well prepared with any other test prep service. In sum, I don't think there is anyone as professional or effective as Advantage when it comes to the hard work of preparing for high-stakes entrance exams. I recommend them without hesitation.

The method Reuven uses in teaching for the Logical Reasoning section is second to none. I do not…read morelive in NYC so I haven't had a face to face lesson with him, so if you're in a similar position as I, living in another state/country, or simply prefer online tutoring, Lsatwiz is a perfectly viable tutor for you. Personally, being only one month into my LSAT Prep, my formal logic and understanding of each question type in the LR section was subpar; however, with his written explanations/methodology alone, my score on LR practice sets increased, and it helped me break down the proper approach on argument/conclusion-based questions.

Reuven is a world-class tutor. I came to him after having an objectively good, but not great LSAT…read morescore. And he was able to isolate my weaknesses and faulty tendencies, which lead to my score increasing by 5 points to a place where I am now able to apply confidently to schools in the range I want to go to. He exhibits all the characteristics you would want in a tutor: patience, intelligence, and an excellent ability to explain concepts in multiple, clear ways in order for you to truly grasp the concept at hand. Additionally, he customized my workload to focus more heavily on question types I was struggling with, which made studying for the LSAT the second time round much more efficient a process. If you are serious about your LSAT studies and wanting to give yourself the best chance at getting into the best law schools then Reuven is the man to go to.

I was looking for a math tutor to prepare for the GREs. I had not done math in over 10 years and,…read morecoming from the arts, the math I did do was very basic. I am so grateful to have found Brian and to have had numerous intensive lessons with him before the exam. I have been teaching for a long time myself, and I can say first hand that Brian is an amazing teacher. Not only was he attentive to my specific mathematical needs, I could also tell he was very invested in wanting me to do well. Brian never made me feel like anything was too difficult or unattainable. He explained all my questions in depth and was always very concerned with making sure I understood everything. Even if that meant going over it again...and again. Brian helped me make diagrams for a statistics research project I was working on as part of my degree in Psychology. I was later asked to present that project at a honors convention my college was hosting. I am sure that his elaborate graphs/diagrams and extensive knowledge in statistics which he imparted contributed to that. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, fluent in every math concept known to man, enthusiastic, patient, efficient, eloquent and kind tutor--look no further. Brian was so instrumental to my success on the GREs and in boosting my confidence. I never thought I would be able to comprehend half the concepts I did. I strongly recommend Elite Ivy Tutors and Brian if you are looking to invest in a tutor. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job.

I heard about Brian through a friend of a friend, so I decided to give him a try for my daughter…read morewho is studying for the SAT. Our first session was free, so I figured why not? She's very picky about things but I figured it couldn't hurt. Fast-forward three months later, and she improved 450 points on her test score and her confidence is through the roof. Worth every penny.