Mclean C2 education center has the best tutors from top colleges with perfect/near-perfect SAT…read morescores. The director, Ms. Fanny is also a graduate of a top Ivy League school and is so dedicated to her students. She has a strong work ethic and magnificent management skills. Ms. Vivian, the assistant director, is very detail-oriented and always on top of every student's academic progress and evaluation process. I would recommend C2 Mclean to any students who are looking for clear guidance and unparalleled support in their college admissions journey!

After paying $3800 for an SAT prep class with one on one attention and a money back satisfaction…read moreguarantee, we got a study hall. When asked why the teacher wouldn't answer questions C2 explained the teacher didn't speak English. When our daughter came home crying, we asked for the refund. It was a few hours after the time they said we could get a full refund. They promised a refund for several weeks. Eventually they said they gave us a partial refund but it didn't go through. At this point it seems like they are just messing with us. Stay away.

I am the parent of eight children and have been using the services of Prep Matters for many, many…read moreyears. For all this time, I have been exceptionally pleased with the instruction and the results. I have, most recently utilized the services of Sunhee, an SAT tutor who has singlehandedly enabled my daughter to raise her SAT score by over 200 points. The experience of SAT test prep, which can be grueling, unpleasant and painful, has been actually enjoyable for my daughter. I think this has much to do with the relationship and rapport she has developed with Sunhee. From the first session to the last, he has been responsive, supportive, encouraging, and motivational. Sunhee is not the only tutor who has yielded exceptional results for my children. Both of my sons also used Prep Matters tutors, and I was equally and exceptionally pleased with the academic support and guidance they received. In all cases, my kids reached their target scores as a result of the instructional tips and strategies the tutors provided and were accepted into competitive colleges. I have also known Ned Johnson, the owner, for over two decades. He is an incredible person, dedicated to achieving success for all Prep Matter students. He has called me at home to discuss my kids' progress and has personally met with my kids when they have struggled academically or needed an extra boost of encouragement. He cares about each and every student who walks through his doors, remembering their names and stories long after they have graduated from high school and gone to college. Ned is an extraordinary man and the example he sets is on full display in the staff he employs. His tutors work hard to achieve results, embracing the same values inculcated by Ned. In many ways, Prep Matters feels like a family. This is a personal tutoring experience that adapts strategies specific to a child's needs. This daughter is my youngest and will close this chapter of my life. I will always be grateful to Ned and to Prep Matters for being there for me and my kids--for believing in them and working with them to create the best possible outcomes.

I can't say enough in support of PrepMatters. It is an incredibly nice, well-run, welcoming company…read morewith an enormously talented and dedicated staff. For quite a while, we've worked with math tutor Sharon Kim in the Bethesda office and absolutely LOVE her. She is really great about learning each kid's way of learning and then teaching effectively to that. Also, my son just really enjoys spending time with her and doing all the math they do. I'm super fond of her as well. We also worked very briefly with Moose in the Tenleytown office. He is a physics whiz and the brevity of our working relationship was only because my son had no teacher at school so needed guidance until one was hired. Moose was the perfect interim! I have recommended both him and Sharon many times. We have also worked with PM in the college counseling realm. Full disclosure- I have my own college counseling business, but my son and I didn't want to work together during his application process. So, we interviewed several companies and immediately chose to partner with PM's Maureen Delaney. She is wonderful, and my son loves working with her. Lastly, I'll note that Ned Johnson, founder and leader of PM, is a terrific human who is deeply committed to and knowledgeable about education, development, and adolescent. It's been a pleasure to get to know him, and I highly recommend the books he and Bill Stixrud have authored. The prices aren't low, but honestly, I feel great about paying such a caring, supportive group of people. Their help has been worth every penny!

Learn Thrive Grow is truly one of a kind among tutoring companies. From the very first call, I…read morecould tell that my family's needs were more than just business to them. They asked thoughtful questions, really listened, and took the time to understand where we were struggling before ever suggesting a solution. What impressed me most was that they didn't push a one-size-fits-all program. Instead, they figured out a better approach specifically for us and matched us with a tutor who was the right fit, not just academically, but in terms of personality and learning style too. I am so relieved to have finally found partners I can trust to support us at every step of our school journey. I would not hesitate for a minute to enlist their services.

This is a terrific company that provides great support and really cares about each student. The…read moreteam is thoughtful, organized, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

I had the pleasure of working with Ryan Blodgett for 6 months studying for the GRE. Having not done…read moreany math or standardized tests in over 8 years, Ryan managed to teach me math fundamentals until we were eventually practicing advanced functions. After working with Ryan, my GRE scores went up by over 8 points, which is a huge feat for someone with extreme test anxiety. Not only was Ryan an excellent communicator throughout the process, but I felt like he was fully on my team for making me improve my scores. Ryan created a completely tailored program built especially for me to tackle my weaknesses and give me the best study practices. We also managed to laugh and have some fun throughout a normally grueling process.. I could not recommend working with Ryan highly enough for any and al standardized test needs!

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ryan Blodgett for 6 months while he helped me with the…read moreSAT, ACT, and AP tests. Going into the year, I had no idea whether to take the ACT or the SAT and he helped guide me in a path that lead me to the most success. I ended up primarily studying for the ACT and took the SAT a few times toward the end of the year, and he had great tricks and access to excellent study tools to help me and give me a lot of practice. The workbook that Marks Education has created is so helpful and full of all the information you need for the test. Incredibly well thought out! He also gave me actual ACT and SATs to give me practice so that when I walked into the test I knew what to expect. He also had awesome packets and review materials, as well as previous AP tests to help me prepare for the AP tests I took Ryan gave me confidence in an area that is hard to feel confident about. He always motivated me, and knew how to help me in areas that I was struggling in. Ryan was an amazing tutor, but he also went the extra mile to check in with me and keep up with the other things I had going on in my life. He was a part of my team junior year, and I am so thankful for all of his help.

I volunteered for CPE over 10 years ago. I was paired with a super sweet freshman. We met for the…read morefirst time at Barnes and Nobles with her mom and younger brother. We met at least once a month, I got to know her family, we participated in volunteer events and fun/educational activities together. Fast forward 15 years later, and we still keep in contact. She is now in her late-20s, pursuing art and a modeling career, and traveling the world. However, whenever I see her, she still gives me a huge hug like that shy freshman with pigtails I met at Barnes and Noble. Being a mentor with CPE was a very rewarding and eye-opening experience for me. Each mentor/mentee pair will have a different experience based on compatibility and how much effort each person puts into it. Fortunately, I got along really well with my mentee and her family. I gained a friend and learned a lot from the experience.

So few of us have extra money hanging around to help out people, but so few of us do not have extra…read moretime. Several years ago, I was itching to give some of my time to a worthy cause and volunteer for an organization that I could apply my skills and enjoy, as well as help out the cause. I came across Capital Partners for Education (CPE) and signed right up to be a mentor. The organization is incredibly professional and well-run with remarkable results. They focus on under-served children who would like to go to a private school and be on a fast-track to college enrollment. Their success rate is a phenomenal 99-100% of college enrollment and college retention rate. The program couples private high school scholarships with college prep courses and an adult mentor. This is where you come in. I've been a mentor to the same girl for three years now. What I loved about CPE was their honest efforts to pair me up with someone who they thought I would get along with (and vice-versa), and they were right on the money. It's an incredibly fulfilling experience to share your life with a teenager who comes from a completely different perspective than you do, and DC affords the best playground for this. Museums, free film festivals, cultural events galore, great restaurants... you will never be lacking things to do with your mentee and ways to help shape their own growing world-view! So get off your butt and give some time to someone who will appreciate it and learn from it - and you'll be surprised at how much you, too, will get out of it!

We had a great experience with Magellan Tutoring for my daughter's SAT prep. From the owner to the…read moretutors, everyone was friendly, supportive, and genuinely wanted to help her succeed. Her tutor was patient, organized, and did a great job explaining things in a way that made sense. They took the time to figure out what she was already doing well and where she needed more practice, then came up with a plan that really worked for her. Scheduling was easy, communication was always clear, and the whole process was stress-free. Best of all, she ended up with a great SAT score! I would definitely recommend Magellan Tutoring to anyone looking for SAT prep.

We have been assigned Chris Staab and he is exceptional. Our 8th grader went from failing tests…read moreand quizzes to getting As and Bs. We could not be happier.

Got praise from our school teacher 4 months into Mathnasium. Seeing improvement in the confidence…read morelevel and relationship with math. Amazing staff, results are steady, great atmosphere to mold a successful kid.

My kids love going to Mathnasium! They offer one-on-one tutoring, help with homework and tests, all…read morein a fun learning environment. I have a 2nd grader who is ahead of her class so I put her in this program to keep her challenged and engaged. I also have a 6th grader who was a grade level behind in 3rd grade and is now going to Honors Math in the fall. It works!!

We have been part of the MSCC community for nearly three years now. Our son started just before…read morehis second birthday and MSCC has nurtured his academic, emotional and social development ever since. From the beginning, all members of the staff, as well as other parents, knew him and greeted him which left us feeling felt warm and connected- something that many other private schools in this area lack. His teachers remain committed to supporting his strengths and encouraging progress in his weaknesses. We would highly recommend this program to those considering it!

Montessori School of Chevy Chase has been a perfect fit to our daughter. After just one year, she…read moreis able to communicate in basic French and has developed a strong vocabulary. We are deeply grateful to the entire staff and the supervisor for their dedication and support in helping our daughter adjust to a new school and environment, especially during her transition from abroad. We love Montessori School Of Chevy Chase!!!