With any tutoring service, you can't just call, pay, and rest assured that your child will get the improvement you expect; you have to make sure your child is indeed working with the right tutor. I felt Novastar did a very good job interacting with us, making sure we have the tutor, and the staff I had the pleasure to talk to was friendly and sincere. The billing was a bit confusing to me; I suspect there is room for improvement in that area, but it worked. During her junior year my daughter had a great English tutor (Olga) and within a month there was marked improvement. We brought another tutor to help with AP Physics and although the improvement wasn't as obvious, the bottom line was my daughter got through a tough class and the tutoring must have contributed to that. If we were to switch tutors midway, I am certain Novastar would have been happy to assist. Do not measure the quality of a tutoring service based on the grade your child eventually gets and how much money you have paid. The success of a person is not just measured by a letter grade. My daughter worked as a general tutor for 4th, 5th graders, and taught Art to little kids in her senior year, and I bet the tutoring experience she got from Novastar made her an effective teacher without her knowing it. read more

Both of my children had tutoring for 7th-grade honors math and 9th-grade honors English this year. My daughter was getting low B in math and her confidence was hurting. After working with Novastar Prep tutor she ended up getting a 95% in her class and she is feeling so confident that she wants to take honors Algebra for 8th grade!! As, for my son he was struggling with writing in his English class were the teacher's expectation was very high. Novastar Prep placed a strong English tutor that helped my son see how to add more details to his paper and how to organize his thoughts clearly. His grades improved and the teacher in the class started noticing him for his improvements and that truly boost his confidence! Thank you Novastar Prep for always placing the best tutors for my children! read more

We started using NovaStar Prep tutors this summer and are having a fantastic experience. We used them for ACT/SAT prep for our high school senior and math review for our elementary aged child. The two different tutors were carefully chosen and hand picked based on the personalities, needs and goals of our children. We were extremely pleased and will continue to use them in the school year. The educational consultant that chose our tutors was caring, informative and always available to answer questions. The tutors were equally as professional. They were flexible and cared about the students they were tutoring and that they were achieving the desired outcomes and goals. We also used a Spanish tutor for our other child and she was fantastic as well! read more

I have had the pleasure of tutoring for Novastar Prep, during the past year, 2016-2017. During this year, I worked with a wonderful administrative staff that was dedicated to supporting the best working relationship between student and tutor. The student's needs were always the priority in selecting the appropriate tutor. I spent the year tutoring a variety of extraordinary students, working one on one in their homes, and achieving the objectives of improved grades and school admissions. I was able to do this because I had the endorsement of a very professional company, Novastar Prep. I can without reservation, recommend this company as one that will work with you and your student to provide the most effective and nurturing instructional experience. read more

NovaStar Prep has been an invaluable part of my granddaughter's academic journey throughout her high school years. From Algebra and Biology to English and SAT preparation, every tutor we worked with was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to her success. They not only helped her excel in the classroom, but also built her confidence, improved her study habits, and supported her goals every step of the way. With NovaStar's help, she maintained strong grades and ultimately secured a spot playing collegiate volleyball at the University of Mary Washington. I wholeheartedly recommend NovaStar Prep to any family looking for personalized, high-quality academic support. read more

Although it has been a few years ago since we used Novastar Prep service, I can still say that when we did, we were very pleased with the service and likewise the tutors. They kept my grandson enthusiastic about learning and for the most part, very professional. We used the service for about 2 years as a supplement to our homeschooling program, as I had become busy and didn't want him to fall behind while I completed some projects. I would definitely recommend them to people that I know within the NOVA area. I gave it four stars only because there's always room for improvement. read more

Novastar Prep is a very high quality organization that provides academic and test preparation coaching and mentoring based upon careful selection of tutors for each student. Training is provided for tutors to become acquainted with the unique educational philosophy and approach based upon research and extensive experience. The students I have been assigned are a pleasure to teach and have or are currently making excellent progress. It is gratifying to be part of such an experience. It is a privilege to be associated with Novastar as a tutor, coach and mentor. --David E read more

We have used Novastar Prep for my #1 and #2 students specifically for High School Science classes two years in a row. The tutors they have provided reduced our time spent studying while improving grades. Both of my students say they the tutors explain the material in a concise and clear way, making the material easier to understand. When you don't fully understand the material, it can take hours trying to figure it out on your own. By using Novastar Prep for to make learning science easier, we gave them more time to spend studying their other subjects. read more

This company is very hands on. According to the previous reviewer, they asked for private information of the minor. They have never requested any such information. What they have done is provided an excellent tutor for my daughter. We talked extensively about the goals for my daughter. My daughter is taking the SSAT this October. Through practice SSATs we have seen her score improving. The administration also has called us every 2 weeks to make sure that we are satisfied with the tutor. They truly care about the student and want to help my daughter. read more

Our son needed help in Chemistry beyond what he could get after school with his teacher. The great thing about Novastar Prep is that the tutor comes to your house and is flexible to work around our schedule. This was important because our schedule is very busy and to have to schedule to take our son someplace else on a regular basis would have been difficult. After the first session my son felt so much better about the material. We are very happy we have found Novastar Prep. We will probably use them for other children and other subjects. read more

We enlisted Novastar Prep's help to get our middle school daughter more comfortable with material she needed extra practice on. The tutor matching was seamless and quick. We were matched with a tutor who is amazing - thorough, competent, well-mannered who has great rapport with everyone, and is effective. My daughter not only felt very comfortable in the material reviewed with our Tutor but also enjoyed the process. The result - she is more confident about math and has received A's the last two quarters. Thank you Novastar !! read more

I haven't been with Novastar Prep for long but so far, I found the job enjoyable, to say the least. I am learning a lot from my students at the same time I am growing personally and professionally. The whole experience is awesome - they are easy to work with, on time with payment, and shows they care for both myself as the learning coach and the students I coach. There is a camaraderie here that I have not seen or felt in some places, almost a family atmosphere. Kudos to management! Keep up the good work everyone! read more

I'm happy to enthusiastically recommend NovaStar Prep. We contacted them in winter 2016 about tutoring for our daughter, who needed help with her high school AP Physics class. Novastar asked thoughtful questions and seemed genuinely interested in helping us find an ideal tutor. We were grateful to be matched with EJ McCarthy, who was terrific -- smart, nice, enthusiastic and patient. My daughter gained confidence as her grades improved. Novastar followed up with us regularly to gauge our satisfaction. read more

Novastar Prep is committed to building learning confidence in students. Their model fosters creativity, critical thinking, curiosity and desire to learn. We were impressed with their well educated and highly qualified Tutors, they call Learning Coaches, that are very carefully matched with the student. The coaches really work to encourage learning. They kept close tab on the progress and provided caring service combined with guarantee on results, which gave real comfort. Made a real positive difference! read more

Working as a tutor with Novastar has been a gratifying experience. I have had the opportunity to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and help them gain confidence in subjects they once found challenging. The platform is user-friendly and provides excellent support, making it easy to focus on what matters most: empowering students to achieve their goals and succeed. It's fulfilling to watch their progress and know I played a role in their academic journey. Dr. Jamal M. Assad read more

NovaStar Prep is easily the best service I have tutored for. They actively get you students. There are a lot of resources available for tutor each students. The students are intelligent and driven to succeed in the process of the material. The company also allows me to develop and teach how to conquer various topics using my methods and also allows me to discover new methods to tutor students on various subjects. The support that is available to tutors and families is also great. read more

I would highly recommend Novastar Prep because it's very well organized with lots of support features. It has more tutors than any other place, and it connects you to them faster. In addition, you can choose which tutor you want to work with. Novastar also monitors your interactions with tutors closely, which makes it a safe space for students to get help. If you are looking for long-term help with SAT prep or a particular course, I recommend using Novastar Prep. read more

NovaStar Prep is an amazing company to work for. The company really does its best to ensure tutors and pupils/families are matched satisfactorily. Also, the company is very supportive to tutors and very communicate. I had a wonderful experience working for NovaStar Prep and more importantly working with my pupil! I highly recommend this company to those who want to pursue one-to-one teaching/tutoring. read more

Novastar Prep provided the best tutor that fits the needs for my son. The tutor was amazing at all levels. My son loved her. She provided feedback throughout her teaching. Because of her, my son scored very high on his IOWA exam and SOL Math this year. He got passed Advance due to the efforts of the tutor. i am very grateful for them and we will continue only with them. Houda k read more