We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

My student sat for practice tests in AP Chem and AP Calc AB with Premier Prep. Justin was friendly,…read morehelpful, and very responsive.

I wanted to update my review from 2017. My son is now a senior in college and is majoring in…read moreAerospace Engineering. When I take a look at his homework it boggles my mind. It makes me all the more grateful for the help he received at Strive To Learn while in high school. He would not be where is today without Luc and Josephine and the entire team. We think of you often and are forever indebted for the care and nurturing we received. Thank you!!!

My son is a freshman in High School and doing Zoom Classes was very difficult last semester. Our…read moretutor Amanda was a huge help in getting Maxx's Honors Bio grade and Spanish grade up tremendously. Amanda is caring and also relates well to Maxx and made the tutoring process very enjoyable. We are very grateful for all her help and support . I highly recommend tutoring at Strive to Learn for anyone needing extra help with any subject. Nicole Hickey

I highly recommend Justin and his team. Justin is professional, communicative, honest and…read moreunderstanding. He truly wants to help students put forth the best versions of themselves in the application process. Premier Prep is the ideal partner for navigating college admissions throughout the course of high school or simply if you need application help during senior year. I can't say enough good things about Justin and Premier Prep!

Though Premiere Prep is typically geared towards high school students preparing for college, I used…read morethis company for hourly consultations for my academic transition. I didn't know it when I met him, but Justin was a game changer for me. I never knew the value or importance of receiving professional academic/career guidance. I can honestly say that I would not be nearly close to where I am today without Justin's guidance or support. He has helped me in my professional development through editing my resumes, interviewing skills, and most importantly, he saw my potential and helped me realize it too. His advice is honest and compassionate (though not necessarily what I always wanted to hear) and he wholeheartedly invested his time in me. Justin helped me transition through one of the most difficult times in my life between undergrad and post-undergrad at UCI. These days, I am proud to say I am at my top choice graduate program in occupational therapy. Whether it is college counseling or personal development, you couldn't be in better hands with Justin or his team at Premiere Prep.

After Alison helped my daughter get into her dream school UCLA, I turned to her to help my son. He…read morewas transferring from a CC to an UC. His hard work & her help with his essays really paid off. He will be starting at UC Berkeley this fall. One of the things I appreciated most was Alison's responsiveness and willingness to make revisions promptly. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Alison both my kids got admitted to top schools.

My son worked with Alison the Summer between his Junior and Senior year in high school on his…read morecollege essays. Her style of working with my son, as well as her knowledge of how to shape the essays for the major my son was applying to were valuable and in sightful. Alison communicated very clearly through out the process, both with me and my son, which made things so easy. I highly recommend using Alison for your college essays. I can firmly say it made the difference, as my son got into his dream school.

Greg worked with both of my sons, one who is at Penn, and the other who is currently deciding…read morebetween Penn, Dartmouth, and Georgetown. I can't say enough about Greg - he's obviously effective, but he also achieves the elusive balance of being realistic AND inspiring. His successes and the depth of his experience would be reason enough to send your kids to him, but he's also just a great person who can read your kids and come up with great suggestions for them (what angle/theme to take throughout high school, what colleges would be a good fit, ideas for essays, etc.) I can't recommend him highly enough.

The service is excellent, with great counselors and highly knowledgeable staff members who have…read morebeen very thorough. They helped my older son significantly in finding his way to a great college, and we're now utilizing their services again for our second child.

I highly recommend AR Academic to any family with high school kids who need test prep…read more It starts with a diagnostic test taken without any prep, followed by a consultation with Mr. Michael. He helps you figure out which test (ACT or DSAT) is the better fit for your child, and together you map out a strategic plan from the start. From there, the program is well structured: a personalized schedule, weekly tutoring sessions, and mock tests every other week so students always know where they stand. What I really appreciated was how seriously the tutors take the homework. All materials are drawn from real past tests, and students are given assignments before each session. The tutors analyze that work and tailor their instruction accordingly, so every session feels targeted, not generic. My kids came home after each session with a clearer sense of what they needed to work on, and noticeably more confident. For AP prep, Ms. Amanda was wonderful. She kept my kids motivated even when the stress started to pile up, and her upbeat energy is exactly what they needed. As for results: both of my children scored in the 99th percentile on their tests, one on the ACT2024 and one on the DSAT,2026 and earned 5s across the board on their AP exams. We couldn't be more grateful.

Truly the best of the best. From standardized test prepping (where score are back and make a huge…read moredifference in applications), to essay support, Amanda and her team are AMAZING!

Strategic College Consulting is the absolute top of the game. After working with them, their…read moreguidance helped me earn admission to many schools, including Stanford, Caltech, Berkeley, Brown, and more. The thing that has stuck with me, though, is that they are not just knowledgeable but genuinely care about my journey, and I really felt that they wanted to help me reach my full potential. I cannot thank them enough and feel they are absolutely worth working with, given how much my life's trajectory has changed since working with them. Their feedback on my essays and app was absolutely invaluable, and their scientific methodological breakdown approach was reassuring. I personally worked with Dr. Brian Haig and have also spoken with Dr. Jeffrey Haig, and I highly recommend either of them if anyone else is looking for a college counselor! Thank you so much for everything!

Not impressed with Strategic College Services, as their use of the "Dr." title and references to…read moreprestigious schools felt misleading rather than reassuring. Given the high fees they charge, I expected a much higher level of expertise and personalized guidance, but the consulting they provided fell far short of those expectations, revealing a significant gap between their promises and the actual value delivered.

The program is the worst program I have ever went to. When I was there from 2011, I only stayed…read morethere for almost two years. Let's put it this way save your money parents. Otherwise your child will need therapy or other help.

I am writing this review as a student of CLE…read more I would like to shine a light on CLE's small, close-knit and intimate community of both peers and mentors. This is by far the best feature of CLE. Every educational institute is different and depending on your needs, CLE could be the perfect fit for you, or it might not be. But if your problem lies in the realm of being anxious or being painfully shy--- or having a lack of friends and a support system--- then CLE could very well be the proper treatment for you. Let me explain: The Center, or the main office of CLE, is where all of our sessions are held. There is always a handful of staff and students at the center that I talk to when I'm there. I like to randomly pop into my advisers office to chat. He has my cards and drawings pinned up on his wall. I like to pop into one of my tutors room and ask him advice about my career and my friendships. I also like to hang out with my friends in the common room and make slap stick humor jokes but also more witty ones. Then there are the socials. You are allowed as many socials on your schedule as you want. I estimate there are about 12 hours of scheduled socials per week currently that each of us can pop into when we have time. They include the following: Disney social, Film group social, Friday Morning Social, which last for 3 hours and we go out to some place like the beach or the mall, Friday dinner social, community chill and lunch social, voice and piano social, Men's group social, and women's group social. At the apartments, most of us live with a roommate. We all live in the same apartment complex. This has allowed me and my closest friends to hang out at each other's places three times a week in addition to the socials. My roommate buys DVD's off of amazon for us to watch and cooks curry and pie every now and then to share with us. There are also a lot of food places in walking distance that I like to go to with my friends. The apparatus I just described is the method by which CLE provided their treatment to my anxiety, shyness and lack of a support system. I was painfully shy before I came to CLE and now I have many friends. That is a big change. As you can see, this is due to the community being, for lack of better phrase "intimately programmed into your daily life". Personally, I liken this aspect of CLE to a "junior version of university life"