We signed our kindergartener up for a package of tutoring. It was not cheap but it is worth it. My…read moreson is learning two languages and has been under a lot of travel lately - not a proper structured school. I wanted to make sure he got ahead before 1st grade starts. He is learning a lot with Anuja and he really likes her. He leaves every session feeling more confident and proud of himself. It is worth the price knowing that my son is building confidence and setting the foundation for the next 12 years of his school life. And update: My son said "I like learning at the learning center better than my school" and he attends one of the best school in this entire region. So that was pretty exciting to hear how happy he is here..! He really enjoys Anuja!!

Stating pure facts in a timeline format, in case C2 tries to disguise the issue…read more On 9/28/23, we reached out to C2 to extend my son's hours, to use them for SAT prep in 2024. On 9/29/23, we received written confirmation that the hours were extended. On 8/28/24, we reached out to C2 to use those hours that were extended. We were informed that the hours had expired in 12/23. We showed them proof of their written confirmation from their center director. We waited around 2 weeks for a resolution. Eventually our messages were ignored. Sign that contract and buy those hours at your peril. Stay away and find an honest tutoring company.

Ms Orta's house was a godsend for our son Cameron. Cameron came in with the usual challenges…read moreassociated with middle school kids: lack of attention, unorganized, not prepared, C & D's in elementary... Ms Orta's experience, compassionate and positive approach led to Cameron being a straight A student and Scholar/Athlete by the time he finished 8th grade at Borel. He was ultimately accepted at a prestigious private high school based on his credentials and experience at Ms. Orta's... We cannot say enough about this program and highly recommend it to any family who wants to prepare their child for the next level.

Ms. Orta's is a top-notch program that provides quality tutoring and mentorship. Most after school…read moreprograms cram students into a classroom and leave them to finish their homework with little to no supervision. Ms. Orta and her team, on the other hand, not only provide individual instruction but also teach students important study skills that will benefit them beyond the doors of middle school. For teenagers (and parents) who are having a challenging time with organization and focus, this House will surely help. In addition, the atmosphere is comfortable: students do their work in a home-style setting, eat healthy snacks, and interact with a collaborative community. Plus, students get to actually play outside - without the distractions of mobile devices. Ms. Orta's House is truly a San Mateo gem.

My daughter started working with AJ Stevie on Algebra 1 this spring as she prepares to enter high…read moreschool. Stevie is very patient, kind, and easy for teenagers to connect with. Since he studied physics, he is also incredibly talented in math. My daughter often says that he makes math much easier to understand, and that has really helped her build confidence before starting high school. He also regularly communicates with us about my daughter's progress and learning goals. This is very important to parents.

Not an effective program. Our son did the group SAT prep class. He studied, practiced and did all…read moreof the coursework outside of class. IThere were no real improvements among his 3 practice test AJ Tutors administered. I asked the instructor about this and he said it was typical but let's see how the SAT goes and then we can assess if we want a 1:1 session (more $$ of course). We received the SAT scores and the total score has no improvement. After the 2nd practice test I inquired if we could get a list of question that were answered incorrectly so we could focus/revise studying and it didn't happen. The program is very expensive to not see any gains or meaningful improvement in overall test score from the practice tests. Instructors should know how to get students past a plateau.

Tutor is the tutor center to go to! After talking to the owner Brianne, I found that they have…read moregreat service. I appreciate their willingness to work around your schedule. They have great location, so I'm able to run some errands in downtown San Mateo while waiting for my sons tutor session to finish. Not to mention, it feels so cozy and warm in there, so I'm happy my kid gets to have a fun and educational experience.

From the owner: What makes Tutor House unique is that we only employ credentialed teachers, ensuring a high level…read moreof expertise and professionalism. Additionally, our focus on providing individualized instruction tailored to each child's academic goals and need sets us apart from more generalized tutoring services. This personalized approach helps address specific challenges and leverages each student's strengths, fostering more effective and meaningful learning experiences.

This company has been very helpful for us this year and last. We needed them for Algebra 2 tutoring…read morelast year and decided to also use the added support this year in Pre Calc. I don't really have any complaints. The communication was strong and usually respond within the hour. Would recommend for anyone needing tutoring support for their kids. Thanks for the help.

My son Marc was struggling in precalculus. The class was…read moredifficult and the methods of his teacher were not being effective. His counselors said it was highly unlikely he would pass the class as he was already half way through the semester. We were considering dropping the class until we were recommended San Mateo Tutoring from a friend. They were very responsive to our needs and assigned us a great tutor right away.  Andrew was a star send. We booked him to come once a week sometimes twice when needed. He was very flexible and would even come before school started on test days. Amazingly Marc managed to pass precalculus to our and his counselors' surprise. We continued with the tutoring through the next year in calculus and Marc ended up passing that course as well. He is happily in college now and continues to thrive in math. Thanks for all the help, we highly recommend San Mateo Tutoring.

Chris is an outstanding counselor. He helped me write my essays for UCs and the Common App and…read moresupplementals for schools such as NYU and Columbia. His organization and the information he provides about all of the schools are amazing and reduced the stress of having to research all of the small things for each school I was interested in. The way he guided me to write the essay was efficient and saved me a lot of time as I didn't have to write the same essay for another question that was similar to the last. I was able to finish my essays by August. It was a big relief and the whole process seemed very manageable with his help. His ability to provide fluidity in my writing and his knowledge of college admissions helped me especially because my writing was "impenetrable" or difficult for someone who didn't know me to understand. Besides the support he gave me with essays, he was also very easily accessible and understanding. I had his number and if there was anything that came up in the way of a meeting, I could just text him and I got a response in less than an hour. Any rescheduling of a meeting was simple and caused no trouble. Chris is a very straightforward person and gave me the support and advice I needed to write my essays. He is also pretty funny and a down-to-earth person which helped as meetings didn't come as something I didn't want to do. Chris was a great college counselor and I recommend him as his understanding of the application process and his ability to tutor and write were a great help.

I come from a non-traditional educational background, having gone directly to the US Air Force out…read moreof high school, only to stare down my UC undergraduate applications at the age of 29. Chris helped calm my nerves during the entire process. Chris is patient and has a unique talent of channeling your talents with the best possible outcome. He reassured me that my uniqueness had value. He got me talking about my achievements, made me feel proud, and helped me coalesce my thoughts into an essay that won me acceptance to Cal. In fact, after my acceptance into Cal, the admissions team asked if they could publish my personal statement to help other prospective students. Out of thousands of applications, they remembered mine! I highly recommend Chris for anyone who struggles to put their thoughts to paper for a personal statement. Thanks to Chris, my life trajectory changed in ways I never imagined. Chris has also tutored me in other areas such as Math and Writing. Learning never ends and Chris is unceasingly helpful in all aspects of my life. He is the most incredible writer I have ever met. I also plan on using Chris' services when I enter the work force after college. Meticulously written cover letters, resumes and thank you notes will put you above the rest. Thank you Chris. I am forever grateful.

My family has explored a variety of Grupology classes and camps in recent years and I've been…read moreconsistently impressed with both the content and instructors in each and every offering. My sons (elementary and middle school) are currently enrolled in math and chess programs and are thriving in each discipline. Shout out to Coach Josh and Coach Colin for keeping the kids engaged and excited about learning! I really appreciate the time and care they take with their students. Grupology is a fantastic organization on so many different levels. I'd give it 6 stars if I could and I'm so glad it's part of our local community.

If you want well rounded motivated kids, look no further. Both my kids, ages 10 and 11 have been…read moregoing to Grupology for a couple years now. We have done everything from summer programs, science classes, math core, english and creative writing, improv and sketch comedy to chess and so much more. Grupology bridges the gap between school and home. It's a no-brainer. The kids LOVE Grupology classes and we, as parents can see the value wholeheartedly. Our kids are confident and excited to learn. They are not afraid of academic challanges. The offerings grow consistently and there is something offered for every age and interest. I highly, highly recommend Grupology to everyone!