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.

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.

Shana and her team are consummate professionals. Their student support and growth is remarkable and…read moreits good to see they've continued to expand, opening an office in New York. Their test prep is customized for each student and results-driven. Her team is the devoted accountability you need for success at very reasonable rates. Their many happy students speak for themselves. Their flexible yet rigorous test prep curricula are incredibly well designed for students with learning challenges.

After we share almost the same last name, how could I not come here haha. I'm pretty terrible at…read morestudying for tests. I'm totally undisciplined and not self-motivated at all unless I have someone telling me what to do, and sadly with some pretty important tests coming up that I have no choice but to seriously prep for, I thought I could use some outside help just to stay motivated enough. Well I've succeeded and tremendously. I didn't think I could do it, but the girls here have been so incredibly helpful to me. Truly, they are a blessing. Love you all and thank you for everything you do!

AWESOME TUTOR! I was a little skeptical at first because I…read morehaven't had the best experiences with tutors, let alone online tutoring. However, Stephan surpassed all the expectations. He made Physics for Allied Health look easy. His explanations and lectures are super easy to understand and follow through. I recommend him 100% and will definitely be using him again. He had plenty of knowledge of the material. Stephan is your go to if you are having difficulties understanding your professors in school.

Stephan is the best tutor I have ever came across! I have had Stephan as a tutor since high school…read moreand I am now going into my third year of college. Before Stephan I struggled to find a tutor that could actually help me understand math subjects. Without Stephan I could not imagine passing my classes! In high school my math average went from a 62 to an 85 in just a couple weeks. I will continue to use Stephan and I definitely recommend!

Gabrielle is a personable well of knowledge who truly cares about refining her craft of tutoring…read moreand business overall! I will definitely work with A Step Ahead again.

Our 11-year-old daughter has been receiving tutoring with a lovely young lady from A Step Ahead…read more Gabrielle conducted a very detailed intake interview to determine our needs and did an awesome job matching us with us with a great tutor. This interview was key, as we had already attempted to work with several other tutors who we found online, and had been unable to find a good fit. Now our daughter looks forward to her tutoring sessions, and we have seen significant improvement in her reading comprehension and her self esteem. The prices are also very affordable. We are glad that we found A Step Ahead and highly recommend them.

CATES was incredible to work with, and Megan was truly the highlight of my college application…read moreprocess. She helped me immensely with my essays and played a huge role in me getting into my first choice school. I could not have done it without Megan's continuing support and positivity. She took the time to get to know me and helped me find my voice through writing. I am so grateful for the help of the CATES team.

I have used CATES for both my kids. First they helped my daughter figure out the right colleges for…read moreher to apply...and then she got into her number 1. The big take away here was CATES (Chris specifically) really got into the weeds to help figure out the perfect school for my daughter. She is currently a Sophomore and could not be happier. Then CATES (specifically Sam) helped my son research graduate schools, test prep and finally prepare his essays. My son just got into BC, Northeastern, GW, NYU and Georgetown. Overall he was 8 for 8. Another win for CATES! I would recommend CATES to anyone! Thank you Chris, Sam, Paige and Geoff - what a team!