I worked with Bara and two of TPNY's tutors last spring/summer to prepare for the GMAT, and they…read morewere phenomenal. I opted for tutoring vs. a class to get more individual attention and also a more tailored experience - focusing in on particular weaknesses rather than spending time learning everything from bottom-up to be applicable in a group setting. It really paid off. My tutors (Jennifer and Karen for quant and verbal, respectively) were really great, able to zero in really quickly on my particular areas of weakness and help develop my skills to address those problems (and quickly). Bara and Jennifer both also provide help with confidence, anxiety relief, and Jennifer even sent a pre-test-day brain food list. Taking a practice GMAT cold, no prep, I was at 640. With a little self-study, I was around 700. Working with TPNY, and taking the GMAT twice, I scored a 740, and then a 780. They're really top notch.

We really had a good experience working with Bara and her team. My daughter needed just a bit of…read moreextra help to get her SAT score out of the 1400s and we were about to achieve this with some great math tutoring (with Jennifer). She ended up with a score she was happy with (1530) after about 8 hours of tutoring. I think it was a great investment as it opened up doors in her application process.

I cannot say enough good things about Nataliya, as a person and as an educator. Her work with my…read moreson was outstanding, helping him prep for the ACT. He did very, very well on the exam, and I give much of the credit to Nataliya (the rest of credit goes to my son, who worked very hard!). Going into this, we had reason for deep concern about his prospects. Well, we got the scores yesterday and they are outstanding. Thank you, Nataliya! On a personal level, Nataliya worked wonderfully with him. She is incredibly patient, and seems to have great instincts for how to work with different children. She worked with my daughter as well, just not as much, and clearly tailored her presentation to the nature of the child she was working with. (It bears mentioning that my son has some learning issues, which she clearly grasped and adapted to very effectively.) From a practical perspective, the virtual tutoring worked exceptionally well for my son. His generation is often more inclined to interact with others online than in person, and that is especially true for him. The flexibility afforded by the remote sessions was terrific - weekends in particular - making it much easier for him to keep up with, and follow through on, the lessons. I would enthusiastically recommend Nataliya to any student searching for help with the challenges of navigating today's high school workload!

Nataliya has helped my daughter to prepare SAT English. She is very knowledgeable to the subject…read more She is also a very caring teacher and built a great bond with my daughter. My daughter got a flying score on the SAT, and we could not be more happy with her service.

Our child has been studying with the same tutor from Upper West Side Chinese for several years now…read moreand has made tremendous progress. The tutor has been patient and has gone out of her way to understand the methods our school uses to teach written and spoken Mandarin. She has kept our child on task and has also been well-organized, unfailingly punctual and an overall pleasure to deal with. We recommend the service highly.

From the owner: I provide private tutoring of Mandarin Chinese for children in grades PK-9 in the Upper West Side…read morearea of Manhattan, New York. I custom design each syllabus addressing the student's learning style and strengths. This can include games, songs and other fun activities as desired. Tutoring can be arranged according to a flexible schedule and at a convenient location.

I've been a student of Andrea's at NYC Espanol for ~6 months now, and I couldn't be happier. Andrea…read moreis a phenomenal and flexible Spanish instructor. She truly tailors the class to your individual ability. Ultimately my Spanish proficiency has increased tremendously since I've been a student of hers. I'm much comfortable with speaking and tackling tenses I never learned in over 4+ years of studying in highschool and speaking in college. What I find outstanding about her and her teaching: 1. Individual attention - Andrea is great at assessing your strengths and weaknesses, and coming up with personalized instruction that pushes you to improve where your language weaknesses are, and she encourages you to speak every class. 2. Availability and flexibility - Andrea is also very flexible depending on your schedule. She's able to come to your workplace, or teach you at her home. She's able to work around your schedule and provide a regular cadence to meet. 3. Knowledge - Andrea is extremely knowledgable about various dialects and various Latino cultures around the world, she's able to customize based on what you'd like to learn, or provide you with an international Spanish language experience. I couldn't recommend Andrea more for private Spanish language lessons!

Andrea is a great teacher of Spanish and I am so lucky to have found her (on Yelp!) I came to her…read moreas a total beginner only two months ago and she has really helped me make great progress with her native language in two meetings per week. I already feel that I can communicate much better with my husband's family and friends when they come here or when we are on trips abroad. Not to mention that my husband himself is very impressed with all my progress after each lesson with Andrea. She is one of those rare teachers who is able to assess the student's level and pace quickly and adjust that pace to accommodate areas that are a personal struggle or where the material might be a bit easier. She is always very prepared with each day's lesson but also more than happy to sidetrack to drill some points of confusion from homework or a topic that I would like to cover. She has a great personal style of being able to explain the grammar in good order and clearly, without being too overwhelming. She also shows a lot of empathy for the student and is super encouraging with many kind words of positive reinforcement even when I feel like I am being dense or struggling to find the words. In sum, she has a really good personal touch that differentiates the great teachers from the good. I signed up for 20 lessons and plan to stick with her until I am fluent ....and beyond!

Can only speak to two tutors many years ago. They were spectacular and worth every $$$$. Our teen…read morerightly argued that his Advantage tutoring put others unable to afford it at a disadvantage. I could not disagree and suggested he use his advantage to get the best education possible and work to narrow the gap. As a civil rights attorney he's working on it.

I've been fortunate enough to prep with Advantage Testing tutors for the SAT I, SAT II, and the…read moreLSAT. They had a reputation for being the best of the best, and they delivered. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Going back to high school, I had a terrific experience working with Advantage on my college entrance exams. Even though I hated studying in school, I genuinely enjoyed working with AT's teachers. Aside from being gifted instructors, they are some of the friendliest people you'll meet, and they seem to genuinely care about their students. I remember they customized a study plan for me, focusing on the areas of the test that I needed to improve the most. Following their plan, and using the strategies I learned in class, I earned a 760 Verbal, 750 Math I, 790 Writing, and an 800 Math II, all a significant boost above my diagnostic scores (which I recall being in the low ~600 range). Years later, when I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer, and began looking for the right LSAT test prep service, turning to Advantage was a no-brainer. On my first LSAT practice test, I received a diagnostic evaluation in the 55th percentile. I knew that I would need a significant (aka Elle Woods-level) jump in my LSAT score to have a decent shot at the top schools. That's when Advantage came in. Studying with Advantage tutors, you learn to break down each section of the test into a set of consistent techniques, which you hone and solidify over repeated practice tests. After months of test prep, I took the LSAT and scored a 99th percentile on the official exam. Equipped with a great LSAT score, I was admitted to my top choice for law school, a feat that had seemed impossible only a few months prior. Now, as a practicing attorney looking back on it, I am certain I would not have been nearly as well prepared with any other test prep service. In sum, I don't think there is anyone as professional or effective as Advantage when it comes to the hard work of preparing for high-stakes entrance exams. I recommend them without hesitation.

Alex is a great voice teacher! I was searching for a teacher to teach some basic opera arias as…read morewell as some musical theater and am so glad I found him. He is extremely articulate and has a great grasp of concepts. As a late comer to singing I had trouble finding where to resonate and to find the support for my breath, but Mr. Frankel helped me tremendously. I highly recommend him!

From the owner: I have one goal, for students of all ages, and that goal is to elevate their singing abilities, as…read morewell as their confidence. I believe that there is no single method or approach to building a vocal technique, every student, and every voice is different. The time spent in your lesson will be custom tailored to your needs, your strengths, and your weaknesses. Seeing a teacher on a weekly basis is essential during the developmental stages of learning to sing. Building a consistent routine leads to increased skills, motivation, and self-discipline. WHAT TO EXPECT: Building confidence in every aspect of the voice A solid technique that you can use in any genre Increasing range How to breathe and support your sound Improving endurance Understanding harmony and music theory Basic Diction in Italian, French, German, and English

I've been attending classes with Raul weekly, trying to learn Spanish, which I had not looked at in…read more20+yrs. After just a few months, I've picked back up everything I learned in High School, but now I'm able to write and speak Spanish with others and really making gains in my efforts to learn the language. It's a very comfortable setting, tailored to the students needs and knowledge, and I feel very fortunate to have Raul available right in the UWS neighborhood. 2 Thumbs Up!!

Raul is an amazing teacher and an invaluable resource. He has been teaching Spanish classes for…read moreOVER 20 years! (wow) So it is safe to say he is a wealth of knowledge on basically any Spanish topic that you have. I love that he can speak about and give examples of different slang and colloquialisms from various Spanish speaking countries. Raul has a pleasant and professional manner. Our hour long lesson literally FLIES by because it is as fun as it is educational. It is a small cozy location in a nice UWS neighborhood. He offers group and private classes. Spanish Lessons New York has my highest recommendation !.

A while ago, I was on my way to picking up my little sister from Sylvan in the Upper West side…read moreManhattan branch at JCC and a tutor was being yelled at and screamed at by the former assistant manager named, Philesha. I was stunned! I was curious and waited for sometime and she kept yelling. After that day I never saw that tutor again. Most probably the tutor quit and I don't blame her. But it's a shame, my sister said that tutor was very good and she liked being taught by her. Philesha is the worst staff member I have seen at Sylvan. If that is the way a staff treats another staff, I wonder how my sister is being taught. On top of that, Philesha was always late from 30 mins to up to a few time 1.5 hour even! I wonder how she even got the job! If there was a way, I would give 0 star to this center

When I signed my child up for a free trial ACT prep. I received an email regarding the time &…read moredate. Then I kept receiving phone calls and different people gave me different times. I said - should I email the email confirmation I received to you, so you can see I was given a date and time already? It was clear no one was talking to one another. I finally confirmed with Felicia that everything was set. But when I received yet another phonemail with the wrong time - I said, "Why am I so worried my daughter is going to show up and no one will bet there." They laughed and said no, that won't happen. I then repeated the day and time before I hung up to make sure they had it right. I should have listened to my gut. No one was there when she arrived at the West Side JCC location. A janitor finally helped her and she waited on the 7th floor, but no one came. The worst part is when I called they never ONCE apologized. They said it was a mistake (I never got an answer as to exactly what happened) and they would try to accommodate me EVEN THOUGH it is a free test. I was wondering why I was being penalized for taking them up on a free test. Obviously, people do this to see if they would like to continue using the company. I would advise ALL to STEER clear of Sylvan - On the other hand, I talked to someone at Bespoke that was fantastic and received a great reply from Thinking Caps. I would also recommend Khan Academy online for SAT help.