Matt Pickup is an amazing tutor for any social science and history/government related courses. He…read moreconstantly went above and beyond, even emailing me constantly with last minute personalized tips the night before my APUSH exam. He helped me go from getting my first bad semester grade in AP World first semester to getting an A the 2nd semester and a 5 on the exam. He was so good that i went back to him for APUSH, helping me score straight As and a 5 on that exam as well. He personally asked me what I needed specifically to improve and gave me tons of practice resources that we went through together and i got so used to the exam question types that It helped me with every other AP I've taken since then. He truly cares about his students!

Terrible experience with Nisha and Blaine who practically sabotaged my child preparation for SAT…read more Super unreliable operation - promise a lot and don't even show up to scheduled meetings - terrible!!

We could not have been happier with Ray Tuason and the Bay Area SAT Academy. In the…read morehighly-competitive entrance into colleges these days, our son, with Ray's guidance, raised his SAT scores substantially to allow him to look at the schools he was really interested in going to...money well spent!

We would highly recommend Bay Area SAT Academy for SAT prep. Ray Tuason was terrific and tailored…read morehis learning plan to our child's needs. These are one-on-one 90 minute sessions, and therefore much more personalized than other SAT prep classes. Ray was able to quickly get to know our child and understand his strengths and weaknesses with respect to the SAT exam. In turn, this enabled Ray to devise a plan for our child to focus on certain topic areas of the test as well as various test-taking strategies. There was marked improvement in our child's actual SAT results and we are very pleased that we hired Ray. Will no doubt do so for our 2nd child in a few years!

Hi everyone, first and foremost, let me just say how amazing Adam is. I absolutely love working…read morewith Adam! He's incredibly thorough, honest, and real when it comes to assessing your progress. He's not just encouraging and motivating--he communicates clearly and adapts to your personal style, which makes the learning process so much smoother. At first, I was hesitant to hire him because of the price--I was really low on funds--but I decided to take the leap. And honestly, the knowledge and growth I gained were worth far more than what I paid. Even though he told me I didn't really need his help (how honest is that?), I knew I did! His honesty was exactly what convinced me to move forward. I mean, who wouldn't want to work with someone that experienced, that highly reviewed, and that genuine? After our very first session, I literally asked, "Can you just be in my life forever?" He's that good. Adam is not only excellent at what he does, but he's also incredibly supportive and real about your goals and progress.

I used Adam's services for essay tutoring, and I feel that it allowed me to go into the exam…read moreconfident and with a game plan. He is very knowledgeable and knew what was needed to get my essays where they needed to be to receive a passing score. I highly recommend his services to boost your essays!

Did not use the service, but communication was very poor in scheduling a consultation. They…read morecancelled on my daughter and I last minute with no advanced notice. With so many alternatives available I recommend avoiding

Look no further....East Bay Prep is the absolutely the BEST ACT Prep Class!…read more The test prep course worked along with my daughter's heavy Junior/Senior year academic load, on top of their weekly test prep lessons. The team was excellent at listening, communicating and following the needs of my daughter "individually" to help her succeed. The tutoring was flexible to her competitive sport schedule, as this was also key to the demands of succeeding in academics + sport. The consistency of the team to give effective feedback & guidance so that she could understand "how" to be a good test taker was priceless and best of all she is bringing these skills test-taking skills into her AP class test-taking. Honestly parents....my daughter went from feeling anxiety with taking the ACT to a confident and smart test taker, BEYOND the ACT!!! The team at East Bay Prep is one-of-kind. Best value...best outcomes...thank you East Bay Prep!

Sunny and team exceeded our expectations. Our counselor Sana did a great work with top tier UC and…read moreCSU admissions for our son K. Her knowledge and guidance were critical in navigating the process and in eliminating the stress and the unknown. Highly recommended coaching services at a fair price.

My 15-year-old son has been working with a Strive Path counselor for several years. The benefits of…read morethis program have been amazing for him. He has learned about many classes and clubs that he has been able to navigate successfully thanks to the guidance provided by his counselor. He is currently on the youth commission and looking to apply to top universities in the upcoming years. If you are serious about your child's education and the need for college guidance, this is the company!

This place is fantastic! We've used OnTrack for both of our daughters, even though they attended…read moredifferent high schools, and each of them came away more confident than before. Most recently, our younger daughter was initially reluctant to try tutoring. However, after receiving a disappointing grade on an Algebra II test, she decided it was time to get some extra help. She worked incredibly hard and earned a hard-fought C in the first semester. By the end of the second semester, she had achieved an A on her final exam and finished the class with an A overall! The experience has been excellent beyond the academics as well. Scheduling appointments and making changes is simple and hassle-free. Their communication is outstanding--professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Most importantly, the results speak for themselves. Highly recommend!

Tutor/student desks are very crowded, requiring tutor and student to sit side by side with…read moreshoulders practically touching. I had explicitly asked that the tutor help my high schooler with study skills that would help her with all classes, biology in particular. During the first session the tutor just asked my daughter what she wanted to work on. Not having worked with a tutor, she wasn't sure what to ask for, especially as it was the beginning of the semester so she had no homework for biology. They chatted for about 20 minutes, but not about study skills. Then the session was ended early since my daughter didn't have anything else to ask for, even though I had been required to pay for a full session beforehand. Study skills were never discussed. Also the tutor told my daughter that she (the tutor) didn't have much background in biology and was more of a physics tutor. All around disappointing. The owner did follow up with me directly after I complained and asked for a refund. He listened patiently, acknowledged that the requested focus on study skills had been a miss and apologized for the poor experience. His handling of the situation is why I gave a 2 star instead of 1 star.

We have had a wonderful experience with Sylvan. The entire team has been incredibly supportive,…read morepatient, and kind while helping our son with tutoring. One thing we especially appreciate is how flexible and accommodating they have been with schedule changes. As a busy family, that level of understanding has made a huge difference for us. The tutors are professional, patient, and encouraging, and it's reassuring to know our child is working with caring, knowledgeable educators. The learning environment is calm, welcoming, and comfortable, which helps make tutoring a positive experience rather than something stressful. The front office staff has also been lovely--always friendly, helpful, and welcoming from the moment we walk through the door. We are grateful for the support Sylvan has provided and would highly recommend them to any family looking for a safe, professional, and nurturing place for their child to learn and grow.

My 5 year old loves coming here. He especially loves lessons on the iPad and is looking forward to…read morecollecting enough points to pick out the prize he wants

Chris was very helpful teaching my daughter physics for her high school level course. Chris' calm…read moreand straight forward approach help to demystify the subject for my daughter. He made himself available for extra sessions during tests to help my daughter be well prepared. She did great in the class thanks to Chris and his wonderful teaching ability. My young son also enjoys math and Chris also worked with him to give my son challenging math problems and stretch his mind. Chris is able to work with a wide range of students and literally help them achieve great academic accomplishments with ease.

Both of my sons have worked with Chris for the past 2+ years. Chris is reliable, calm and very…read moresmart. What I love is that he can work on any math or science, and I think English too. So he can cover almost every subject with the boys. Chris helped get their grades up, and he checked in to see how they did on tests. I have recommended Chris' tutoring to many other people.

I was introduced to Brightfox by a friend a few months ago, and we have been very happy with our…read moreexperience. One of the things I like most is the flexible class system. Many tutoring centers require you to buy a package of classes before you can start, but BrightFox lets you begin with just one class. That gave us a chance to see if it was a good fit for our child without feeling pressured. It also gave me the impression that they are confident in the quality of their program. Even though the classes are 2:1, my child still receives plenty of individual attention. It really feels like one-on-one learning. One of my children had never attended a tutoring center before high school because he preferred studying on his own. At BrightFox, the teachers always welcome questions and explain concepts step by step in a way that matches each student's level. This has helped my child become much more confident in learning. What impressed me the most is that the teachers don't just give the answers. They make sure students understand why the answer is correct and continue explaining until they know the student truly understands. You can tell they genuinely care about each student's learning. After every class, we receive detailed feedback about what was covered, how our child did, and what to work on next. As a parent, I really appreciate being able to stay involved in my child's learning. Before we enrolled, Mr. Alex took the time to understand our child's learning goals and helped us choose the best path. Ms. Heather has also been wonderful. She carefully follows our child's progress and provides support and guidance whenever it is needed. Her communication and care have given us a great deal of confidence. Our family is very happy that we chose Brightfox.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Birghtfox Education learning center! My…read morechild used this facility for SAT service and we are very happy with the outcome. I solicited few learning centers from Alamo to Dublin and landed with Brightfox for few reasons: 1. The approach is very strategic. Upon assessment of your child ability, they will come up with a REALISTIC plan without pushy 'marketing' tone that forces you to buy blocks of hours. They would ask your child to take the assessment twice to ensure consistency of results and serve as your child's ability/knowledge baseline. Then, they will set up a time with you and your child to review about timeline, targeted score and hours needed to review those areas that need improvement, inclusive lots of practice tests that I found extremely important to build the child confidence and comfort in taking the test. 2. Low ratio: 2:1 and sometimes even 1:1. One hour per Subject. 3. The hourly rate (in block discount) is far more reasonable than others that I inquired. 4. Brightfox Education user portal is very intuitive, easy to use/track and modern. 5. Administrative plus! There's always someone to respond ASAP (most of the time) or reasonable time, especially Ms. Heather, their office manager is SUPERB in providing response, flexibility, etc. Genuine interest in your child's success. 6. Facility is awesome. Clean, wide space, modern in office complex, plenty of parking and best of all, provide a welcoming sense. All in all, if you are looking a solid learning center partner, Brightfox can definitely offer you that as it did for us.