First, let me say that I've used tutors for both my children for college test prep.  I used…read moreanother, more expensive service, for my oldest child.  That test prep service was great.  They provided excellent service and targeted the areas that my child needed improvement.  They oversaw and took the lead on how to study, giving her test taking strategies, how often she needed sessions, when to take a practice test.  Basically, I didn't need to think about anything because they took care of it.  Now my second child is ready for college test prep.  I was initially going to use the same test prep company that I previously used for my oldest child, however they raised their prices $5 an hour so I decided to look into other services.  After speaking with Chariot Learning, I thought they would provide the same services that I received from the other company.  I was wrong.  I suppose in this case, you get what you pay for!  I had to ask them to do practice tests to see areas of improvement and areas that still need attention.  After months of tutoring, they still had not gone over the Science section of the ACT, they did not go over how to approach the test or give her test taking strategies.  I had to ask them to do all of this.  There was no plan or targeting the areas where my child could still improve.  Twice the tutor was a no show.  A friend of mine here in Pittsford told me that her son had to correct his math tutor.  Eventually, I had enough and went back to the more expensive college test prep service and it's been great!  No problems.  I don't need to think about anything because they are taking the lead on everything.  My child's scores have soared.  One less thing for me to think about - so I'm thrilled.  I realize that test prep is expensive and the company we are currently using worth every dollar.  Something is better than nothing, so Chariot Learning can't hurt and by default (just because you are studying) your scores should increase at least a little.  I just wonder if you would be better off buying a book and studying on your own instead of Chariot Learning.

If I could give them a zero rating I would. Where to start? First, I spent SO MUCH money here in…read morehaving them tutor my daughter not once but twice for the SAT. (Fool me once didn't take I guess.) She scored the same the first time as her practice test 3 months before beginning the "so called" private tutoring. They "tried" to explain the low score by my daughter's new found test anxiety. Of course I bought it even as she said the tutors were little to not useful at all. The second time? She went up 20 points -- I guess it's OVER a $100 a point to improve with Chariot. NOT worth it -- found another private tutor and spent $350 and she went up -- wait for it -- 280 points! She said Chariot didn't teach test techniques like the new tutor at all! Oh, and they also referred me to a private college counselor in Brighton. That referral was also worthless. The woman never even worked for a counseling dept, a college or financial aid office. Of course, I then found someone else on my own (also in Brighton but had been in business for over 20 years) who helped us get my daughter into her dream college! Please don't use these folks. Racket Racket Racket

My sons tutor was amazing . Would love to work with her again as he learned so much with her.read more

I loved that Heather and Rich worked with my son and I to find the tutor that best suited him…read more Even when it wasnt quite right the first time, they were willing to keep looking for the perfect match. We could not be happier with Ally!

I absolutely love Sangeetha Appavoo! She is an awesome tutor. The kids love her teaching style and…read morelook forward to their time with her after school. We have seen major improvements in their performance at school and on tests and I never have to worry about homework.

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Woe, blown away and freaked out by how Jennifer has herself listed here on Yelp as a holisitic…read morecoach. I was looking for her on Yelp's site to review as a writing coach. I see now she has attempted to sell herself as a "coach" in other industries as well. There is even a Jennifer Blanchard listed on Google for coaching services for obtaining a "Beach Body". I wouldn't doubt this is the same Jennifer as well. Please be aware, this girl is bad news no matter what hat she's thrown on. I first came across Jennifer's site on Google while looking for said writing coach. We had a discussion about my needs and her skills. She seemed to fit the bill to a tee. In hind site I now know she had listened to what I needed then told me exactly that about herself. She is not talented as a coach, writer, nor is she all that she claims to be. I should have checked "valid" references. I'm writing a time travel/historical/fantasy fiction series. Seven years of time, research, and travel expenses,etc. have gone into this. During our initial phone interview she said she was indeed well experienced in these genres. I should have grilled her harder during that conversation but I was naive, and I admit, desperate to find a coach to get me to the finish line. I brought her on board. After our first hour session, it was clear to me she was unfit to be coaching. She confessed she hadn't even read the biggest seller of all time in this genre, which is Diana Gabaldon's, Outlander. Now that's just pathetic. And when it came down to giving me direction she was clueless! I politely let her know that it wasn't going to work out and I would like to be refunded. She refused. She said I had signed a contract with her so too bad, she wasn't going to give me a penny of my money back. That this would force me into commitment. Wow, thank you for looking out for my best interest but when you're keeping money that doesn't belong to you I find that somehow disingenuous. What's more, I don't have a problem with commitments or to my work/book. However, I do have an enormous problem with cons! FYI, people, the number here is $1,500.00! I attempted to reason with her sense of fairness, that she should be paid for only so much time as she was not able to be helpful after all. I offered to break the 1,500.00 down into a prorated payment for those two hours, plus a bonus three hours of time just because I wanted to end things on an amicable note...She refused this generous offer, greedily demanding she keep all my money. What a joke. This was money that had accidentally been overpaid to her by an oversight on my part due to her - most likely calculated- billing strategies where she had double billed me my first payment thereby obtaining 1,500.00 bucks before services were rendered. In the end, after my promising her I would see her in small claims court ( and many bizarre emails with her longwinded childish tirades) I was able to recoup $750.00 back, only half. People, don't be a sucker like I have been. Fortunately, and most happily, by the lack of reviews, it seems no one has been as dumb as I was to give this person money. Jennifer, if you are reading this, money won't buy you a conscience. I suppose that's unimportant to people who operate like you do but Karma will get you in the end. Luckily, thanks to sites like this, people like yourself are less able to take advantage of others these days. I do hope I am the only one who ever has the need to review you. Although I'm sure you'll find a "friend" to write up something positive though it will be surely be a fake review.

Very helpful place with great teachers who will help you achieve your goals in math and help you…read morelearn.

I have two children currently enrolled here and I have been extremely impressed with the math…read morecontent and delivery. The tutors have all been exceptional and able to make summer learning fun and engaging. I highly recommend this facility!