I started sending my older child to Sylvan at PW since summer of 2017; started with STEM camp and…read morerepeated every summer. Our child loved it so much that eventually she requested to be enrolled for academics program. That was truly amazing because rarely would a young child request this (2nd grade at the time)! She loved all the activities (STEM, robotics, academics including math, reading and writing). I also send them to Sylvan during the winter breaks as they are available for extended hours and have great activities for the children. Lisa and Wing are extremely dedicated owners that care about delivering proper education to their students. They are also very caring toward all the children and are so down-to-earth, always easy to talk to with any concerns or questions. I highly recommend this learning center to anyone interested in excelling or reinforcing their child's studies.

It's been few months since my kids started their robotics class at sylvan. I was at first a bit…read morehesitant due to school being a chain/franchise, thinking the curriculum is rigidly set. But, every project has been perfectly geared to their interests. Pros: 1. great teacher-student ratio (immediate attention if needed) 2. enthusiastic directors with great communication 3. family/comfortable vibe, 4. open space with plenty of viewing windows, and 5. my kids look forward to this class!

Overall (4 stars): Port tutoring offers a variety of tutoring options for the students. You can…read morereceive tutoring either at the center or in your own home. You mostly get matched with the same tutor each time so that there is continuity in the learning process and I'm sure you could request to change tutors if needed. Not the cheapest tutoring service but can't put a price on a person's education right?!

Very displeased with how unorganized this tutoring center is. The amount of money I pay is not…read moreworth this headache. There is always an issue every time my son goes into the center. We reserve a time slot on a weekly basis for him to do his work at the center. The center confirms the day before. Every time my son comes in for his RESERVED time that they CONFIRMED the owner never has work prepared for him. She always looks scatterbrained and it is clear that she does everything last minute. There is no excuse in the world for her to be printing my sons work and taking time out of his reserved time when he has other school obligations as soon as he leaves the center. Then of course other students walk in and she does not have their work prepared for them either!!! Poor kids come ready to work and are forced to wait in the waiting area (crammed small space) until she decides to print the work out they were assigned to do. I am highly disappointed to say the least. With the amount the center charges per hour ($145) I would expect for the service to be much MUCH better. I get that things come up here and there but for chaos to unleash every time my son goes in is extra stress that he DOES NOT NEED. My husband and I are nice only for the sake of the tutors that work with my son but do not recommend bringing your son or daughter here. I would much rather pay the exuberant price and have a private tutor. Stay away!!!!

My son was preparing for the SAT this past October 2017. In June 2017, we have had a private tutor…read morefor our son preparing for the Sept testing. He tried many testing prep exams, but was stuck between 660 - 690 score in the writing/reading section. We felt he was not ready for Ivy League School applications. We then reached out to Mr. Becker for his assistance. After training with Mr. Becker, he was able to reach 720/800 score for the Oct. 2017 testing. We are hoping to utilize Mr. Becker service 1 more time, to raise his score to near perfect or perfect score of 800 in the writing/reading section for the March 2018 testing.

Philip was excellent! He helped my daughter prepare for the November SAT. He raised her score to a…read more730 by only 3 sessions. My daughter has worked with many other tutors, even the ones charging astronomical prices with no improvement... Philip proved to be the best!

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.

I was looking for a math tutor to prepare for the GREs. I had not done math in over 10 years and,…read morecoming from the arts, the math I did do was very basic. I am so grateful to have found Brian and to have had numerous intensive lessons with him before the exam. I have been teaching for a long time myself, and I can say first hand that Brian is an amazing teacher. Not only was he attentive to my specific mathematical needs, I could also tell he was very invested in wanting me to do well. Brian never made me feel like anything was too difficult or unattainable. He explained all my questions in depth and was always very concerned with making sure I understood everything. Even if that meant going over it again...and again. Brian helped me make diagrams for a statistics research project I was working on as part of my degree in Psychology. I was later asked to present that project at a honors convention my college was hosting. I am sure that his elaborate graphs/diagrams and extensive knowledge in statistics which he imparted contributed to that. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, fluent in every math concept known to man, enthusiastic, patient, efficient, eloquent and kind tutor--look no further. Brian was so instrumental to my success on the GREs and in boosting my confidence. I never thought I would be able to comprehend half the concepts I did. I strongly recommend Elite Ivy Tutors and Brian if you are looking to invest in a tutor. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job.

I heard about Brian through a friend of a friend, so I decided to give him a try for my daughter…read morewho is studying for the SAT. Our first session was free, so I figured why not? She's very picky about things but I figured it couldn't hurt. Fast-forward three months later, and she improved 450 points on her test score and her confidence is through the roof. Worth every penny.

Michael Savarese did a wonderful job tutoring my son for the SAT test in June. He came to our home…read moreeach week and after an initial evaluation of Mark's testing skills, they put a plan into place and went to work. Each week Michael came to our home and worked directly with Mark, reviewing test questions, strategies and homework. Michael had a wonderful rapport with my son and a focused calm manner. We were very pleased with the SAT scores and plan to utilize his help on the upcoming college applications as well.

From the owner: Test Preparation (P/SAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT, LSAT, PRAXIS, SSAT, ISEE):…read moreWe can develop successful skills and strategies for test takers that are appropriate for college admission tests as well as for all other standardized tests. We provide opportunities to apply skills learned so you or your child will feel confident, prepared, and familiar with a testing situation. We also teach relaxation and concentration techniques. Let our professional content experts get you up to speed with all of the material needed to master a given exam. In addition, students will learn how to evaluate a standardized test question and truly understand exactly what each problem is asking. Then, they will be able to use their respective skills to find the right solution. Subject Tutoring: Perfect Score has professionals from all disciplines on staff to help students with any subject. Whether you need to bring your grades up, advance, or broaden your understanding of a respective subject our staff will help you achieve your respective goals. College and Graduate School Application and Essay Services: Perfect Score has a proven track record of success assisting students throughout the college and graduate application process. Let us evaluate your essays, critique your resume, and help you construct an application that not only reflects your true potential but also provides you with the best chance of admission into the program of your choice.

We spent over $2,000 with Private Prep after being told they specialize in score…read more"refinement" for high-scoring students. At $225/hour ($300+ per session), we expected a highly qualified tutor matched to that level. My child went from a 1450 SAT / 1400 PSAT to the 1300s. From the start, sessions felt misaligned - too much time spent on basic review, non-test conversation, and even scheduling during paid lesson time. The approach also introduced confusing strategies that ultimately hurt her confidence and performance rather than improving it. We raised concerns early, but nothing changed. Instead of building on a strong foundation, the tutoring left her more uncertain and worse off than when she started - and now we have to spend more money just to get her back to where she was. For a premium service that claims expertise in high-level prep, thir vas extremely disappointing.

When I ask them for help they always find someone - and one out of three was a home run for sure…read more I'd recommend finding help within your area from people who have more specific information tailored to your actual needs. The price tag is hefty, but was worth it for me once in three experiences.

Alex Mallory offered wise advice throughout the testing process, and paired our son with several…read moreexcellent tutors. Eli Amzallag was particularly effective. He followed up every session with a detailed evaluation, which he sent the next day. Our son received an 800 on the math section, and 690 on the verbal. And, most important, he was admitted, early decision, to the college he most wanted to attend. The standardized testing regime is awful, biased, and a rip off. But, until it withers and dies off, places like Competitive Edge Tutoring are very helpful in getting through it.

We used Competitive Edge tutoring for both our daughters' ACTs and SAT 2s.  We had previously…read moreworked with a different agency but found their tutors abilities inconsistent.  With Competitive Edge, we found Alex was very responsive and supportive in all of our dealings and his tutors were consistently strong, had good materials to share, and always added value. The tutors sent us detailed summaries of the sessions, the areas needing work, and the next steps immediately after every session to help keep us in the loop. Megan helped my younger daughter for both the ACT and Spanish SAT 2 and we found her help invaluable.  We even recommended her to other family members. Her final ACT score was 35. My older daughter used Liz and Dimitri for the ACT and Willis for Spanish. Working with Competitive Edge my daughter's score rose from a 28 on the pre ACT (scale is 1 - 35) to a 35 on the actual ACT (scale is 1 - 36).

We've had a great experience with Reading Town Sunnyside. Since last September, our child has been…read moreattending ELA tutoring and state test prep for both Math and ELA. The progress has been remarkable. We recently received positive feedback from school about assessment results, and it's clear that the support from Reading Town has made a real difference. The teachers are attentive, professional, and truly invested in helping students succeed. We're very grateful for the care and guidance provided and highly recommend Reading Town Sunnyside to other families.

Reading Town is more than just a school. It is a highly…read morequalified and trustworthy institution where our children attend and receive the support they need. The place is clean, the teachers are well-trained, and they have great materials and a library full of books. Mrs. Kim, as the Director, guides us parents with helpful recommendations. Thanks to her support, my daughter feels more confident. We've been with Reading Town since my daughter was in 2nd grade -- now she's entering 9th grade. I highly recommend Reading Town in Sunnyside to any parents who need help for their children and also need guidance themselves. Reading Town is the place you're looking for!