Think Tank was an incredible resource for my daughter while she took her ACT. Her instructor Chris…read morehelped her raise her score 4 points and made her more confident in her ability to take a standardized test.

We have triplets in their senior year of high school and have been collaborating with the Think…read moreTank for a few years now, covering college preparation, ACT preparation, and tutoring. To express our experiences with Think Tank, words fall short. Their adept identification of areas for improvement and the implementation of targeted strategies resulted in phenomenal scores and outcomes. More importantly, the confidence our seniors gained throughout this process is invaluable--it's a quality that will extend far beyond their ACT scores and academic classes. We can't praise Think Tank enough for their impactful guidance.

Our kiddo had a wonderful experience prepping with Bella for the ACEE exam! Bella struck the…read moreperfect mix between professional and fun, making the sessions both productive and enjoyable. Test results TBD, but when our kid took the test this past weekend, she emerged saying that the actual test was much easier than the practice tests. So, the program seems rigorous and effective. Would definitely recommend.

We just want to thank Test Prep Chicago for the support in the tutoring they gave my son last year…read more We want to thank you for the preparation Metodi (tutor) gave our son. My son score very well and got accepted to a Select Enrollment High School. Thank you Test Prep Chicago! MP.

I've nothing but great things to say about Academic Approach. They took a very personalized…read moreapproach to working with my student and we had great results. We did one on one sessions. They were flexible when we had conflicts, but kept us on track.

Very pricey and average instruction. My daughter did not…read morethink it was worth the money and we stopped going. There are many other cheaper and more effective alternatives (Princeton Review, One to one) and that is what worked for us. The 3 hours of tutoring for $600 was not worth it for us

I called to inquire about tutoring for my son, but unfortunately they don't serve the western…read moresuburbs. But, the director took the time to give me some advice and a referral to center in my area. That's great customer service!

From the owner: Fresh. Fun. Made for you…read more If you're looking for a Chicago tutoring program that offers highly specialized, in-home private tutoring, delivered in a fresh, fun style by brilliant tutors, you've come to the right place. We understand the frustration that comes with watching your child struggle in school. Even at the best schools, classrooms are often overcrowded, as the curriculum becomes increasingly difficult. It can be hard for students to keep up, much less excel, especially if they feel lost in the crowd. At Chicago Academic, your child will receive one-on-one, personalized attention in the comfort of your home from tutors who come from the most elite universities. Through a fully customized system, we can help your children reach their full potential. By pinpointing the personal needs of your child, our private tutors are able to provide the most effective academic and test prep tutoring available. We provide tutors in Chicago and north suburbs of Chicago on the following topics: All school subjects Standardized test preparation Study strategies College essay coaching And much more. Forget the frustration and call Chicago Academic. We're here to help. We provide expert in home private tutoring in Chicago and north suburbs.

I worked with Stefan on test prep; he was outstanding. The 1.5hr sessions FLEW BY!…read more Stefan is so fun and passionate about test taking strategies. He is so knowledgeable and is someone I wish I would have found earlier in my application journey. I am so grateful for his support! I loved having the whiteboard and he always sends the PDF of the notes that you cover in class. Stefan makes everything super easy to understand and very accessible. If you don't understand it, he will try to flip the concept on its head and reteach it to you. He is super patient! This has been my favorite test prep experience. I have tried it all - Manhattan Prep and other test prep companies. I only wish I found him sooner.

I highly recommend Stefan Maisnier for MBA admissions guidance. When our son decided to pursue his…read moreMBA on a tight timeline, Stefan quickly created a clear, strategic plan. He objectively evaluated our son's strengths and weaknesses, identified gaps--especially in quantitative skills--and worked closely with him to address those areas. Stefan's deep knowledge of admissions and test prep ensured our son targeted schools that fit his profile and goals, and he provided invaluable support throughout the process. Stefan's professionalism and expertise made a real difference for our family. My wife and I would recommend him to anyone seeking high-level, personalized admissions guidance and GMAT prep.

They are very personalized, meeting the student right where he needs the most help. My son…read moreincreased his ACT score by 5 points in a very short period of time after attending Huntington. I am so impressed with the structure of Huntington's tutoring. I appreciate the fact that Huntington as provided space and time for the student to reflect on their teachers, the strategies they have learned, practice tests they have taken and the communication with parents. This is how results happen and how students find success! Not only is Huntington teaching students test taking strategies, but strategies that can use in college. For parents out there that will have students that will take the ACT or SAT, we highly recommend this place.

I have had a very frustrating time trying to get information from them. I've called four times and…read morethey took my name and number to call me back. While they've called back, it has been an hour or two later, right in the middle of the classes that I teach. Since times and prices are not posted on the website, it is frustrating that I'm not able to get that information. I'm calling to learn about their SAT prep for my child, but this experience will make it unlikely that I'll recommend it to my students.

Both my children have attended one on one and group tutoring at the Lincoln Park center and have…read moredemonstrated tremendous improvement and academic growth. My son benefited from the individual attention in the study skills program from the teachers who really challenged him to become an independent learner. His study habits improved so much, that homework is no longer a chore and I am not struggling with him to get started. My daughter has displayed learning difficulties in a number of content areas, with math being the subject she had the most trouble with. After about 6 weeks in the program she earned her first B in math on her midterm progress report! I can't express how happy we are with this center and the teachers! She was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and she is gaining skills that she can use both at home and in the classroom that help her to focus.

My two kids have been attending Huntington Learning Center in Lincoln Park for last 3 months and…read morethe team there has been very thorough and professional. They took the time to evaluate our children, establish a baseline and explain to us their recommendation and a way forward. I really like the data driven approach to identifying areas of need. I was most impressed with the Director giving us a clear plan with timelines, costs and end dates. What I liked the most about her is the clear, honest and pragmatic manner in which they articulated the options and solutions without any sales pitch. We would recommend Huntington Learning Center in Lincoln Park to other parents to help their kids in areas of need.

We highly recommend Academic Approach. They always think of everything. Our first child used their…read moreservices and did great; now it is our daughter's turn, and 8 years later they are still just as good at what they do. From the very first day, Academic Approach delivered. You were awesome to work with, made these tests so easy to understand for us, and took care of all of my daughter's testing and academic needs. You are the best! Thank you so much.

Hands down would not be where I am today without Academic Approach. They helped me decide between…read moretaking the ACT or SAT. Once we decided on the ACT they helped me raise my score by eight points. I was able to get into the college of my choice early decision. It's within walking distance or a short bus ride from at 3-4 nearby high schools so it was super easy for me to get there after school on my own. I really appreciated being able to take a timed practice test about once a month. Come test day I was super comfortable with the timing and was able to perform my best. It's pricey but it's one of the bet investments my parents made.

Huntington Learning Center was instrumental in helping our daughter achieve a seven point increase…read morein her ACT score while immensely boosting her self confidence. Initially, she was somewhat reluctant to make time in her already cramped school/work schedule for the multiple sessions at Huntington each week but we kept insisting that her hard work with the assistance of her wonderful tutors would pay off in the end. We are extremely happy and grateful to both the staff and tutors at Huntington Learning Center. She proved to herself that she had the ability all along. She simply needed guidance and some well appointed tips (can't say enough about the watch!) to make her goal her reality. Thank you!

I wish I would have read a lot of these reviews before I spent thousands of dollars. Seems like the…read morepositive reviews were from many years ago. The recent reviews, not so good. The sales pitch was strong but we saw very little results. I could understand this but when I tried to address this and ask questions , I had ZERO response. Ghosted. I had to call and email several times to get on the schedule for our remaining classes. The Director has STILL yet to call me back but luckily the woman who schedules is trying her best. I'd suggest trying another route and will the next time.

Chicago Academic has been a amazing for our family. We have three children who have worked with…read moretheir tutors. CA has brilliantly helped all of our children. My 7th grader works with an experienced, engaging executive functioning coach who has successfully improved his organizational and study skills. He's understands better how to study, plan and prepare. His teachers cannot believe how much better he is doing in class. These are the skills he will carry through high school. Our other son, a sophomore, is being helped in his AP Biology class by another brilliant tutor. The tutor is actually an M.D.! He is engaging, supportive and patient. Our son simply cannot wait for their meetings. Additionally, our oldest son, now at Duke University, completed CA's ACT test prep program two years ago. Their method and system are very well constructed. He worked extremely hard with his instructor and raised his score 6 points. I continue to be thoroughly impressed by CA's tutors, customer service and extremely professional staff. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a high end boutique tutoring service.

We have used Chicago Academic for 10 years. I have 4 children who all used their services. We have…read morehad tutors in every subject possible. We have had tutors come for an emergency paper at the last minute. They have arranged phone calls for when we had trouble and we out of town. Whatever we have needed they have exceeded our expectations of a tutoring company. My college aged son came home for break and needed to get some work done. He walked into Chicago Academics newest facility The House and was jealous that his brother had such an awesome place to do work and hang out. I would definitely recommend their services to anybody.