My daughter found Oxford after trying several other college counselors for essay help. Many lacked…read moreempathy, patience, knowledge about culture, or how to draw the reader in with more than facts in the short space of word count. JT was the gift she needed. He made himself available, is patient, accommodating and has the worldly life & writing skills to hit all the angles. My daughter did the base work and research on her own for the foundation for her essays, but JT knew how to hone them to make sense, and get everything in the word count without compromising the emotion my girl was seeking. She was distraught and overwhelmed until she found him through word of mouth at school. JT was the first college counselor that could work one on one with her and I didn't have to be part of the process because after reading what they produced, we trusted him. She ultimately earned full tuition in 5 merit scholarships to our local US News ranked top 25 college because she had put in the hard work academically, and holistically through the years, but JT understood her goals to write a story weaving in everything she had done (which was a lot) within the word count without compromising the quality of essays. My recommendation is for your teen do the research on the strongest activities they want to present in a bullet point list, pre-write out factual essays trying to squeeze in a coherent story and then go to JT to help him understand the direction. This saved her time and us money, plus helped her feel confident when they would hang up on what she was to go fix before the next call. She did all by Zoom, and maximized her time this way. From there, they crafted compelling essays that I'm still proud to re-read. Thank you Oxford for finding JT. We could not have gotten through this without him. Will definitely be using him for child number 2 when the time comes soon.

I went to Oxford for my help with my son's ACT prep. I liked that they had 1 on 1 service rather…read morethan a group setting. Melissa was great from the beginning with answering questions about the program, setting up schedules and being flexible when we needed to change days/times due to my son's sports commitment. The initial pre-test he only scored a 21. We trusted Melissa and JT to help him bring up his score enrolling him in a 26-session package, twice a week. I am thrilled to share that he scored a 32 on the official ACT test. This was a huge jump from what he started. My son says he really enjoyed working with Melissa, that she made learning enjoyable and understandable. I highly recommend using Melissa to support for ACT preparation. Thank you Melissa!

Customer Service Complaint - Northridge Location…read more I called the Northridge location to ask about their programs, consultation process, and fees. Unfortunately, the customer service I received was very poor and made the process unnecessarily difficult. Mr. Kim, the administrator, was very rude and would not provide any information over the phone until I registered online. After I completed the registration, he called me back but still did not provide the information I was requesting. Instead, he only asked whether I had received the email. I specifically asked whether the consultation was free, but he would not answer the question and repeatedly redirected me to the emails. I also asked whether he could answer a few basic questions before scheduling an appointment, but again, he refused to provide any information and continued directing me back to email. He would not even explain what types of programs they offer. When I asked to speak with a supervisor or someone in management, I was told, "Let's not go there." I found this response extremely unprofessional and dismissive. Customers should not have to register, schedule an appointment, and go through multiple steps simply to obtain basic information about services, programs, and consultation fees. The staff should be educated and prepared to answer basic questions and provide appropriate customer service. I then called the Wilshire location, and the experience was completely different. The staff there provided all the information I needed over the phone, including payment information and details about the programs. They were helpful, professional, and respectful of my time. The Wilshire location saved me a significant amount of time simply by answering basic questions over the phone. I strongly recommend that the Northridge location review its customer service practices and provide additional training to its administrative staff. The contrast between the two locations was significant and very disappointing.

This place is abuse to teachers with low pay and unreasonable standards. They are very quick to…read morejudge and accuse teachers with proof of unethical behavior. The person responsible doesn't care. All they care about is collecting money from customers by hyping up the qualifications of their teachers even though of their teachers have little to no experience teaching. They usually don't give refunds after payment. As far as the curriculum is concerned, both their methods and materials are very outdated. Even though the SAT currently allow calculators and the use of desmos, this place ignore the advantages the technology offers and insist on using the traditional methods of instruction using only the pencil. Their instructional materials are also decades old not reflecting the current emphasis of College Board

Our son liked math but never did exceedingly well in the subject at school. A friend of the family…read moretold us about Mathnasium so we tried the one here in Northridge California. We immediately liked the owner and instructors! Our son enjoyed going every week, we even walked 1.5 miles each way twice a week and he never complained. That's unheard of for a fifth grader, but he honestly liked the environment, the instructors and definitely the snacks! His school didn't give homework so he only worked on the curriculum that Mathnasium provided and we weren't really able to determine if Mathnasium was truly effective until he got his end of the year repot card. For the first time, he received "exceeeding" marks ONLY in math! And even more indicative of Mathnasium's effect is the glowing progress reflected between his midterm and end of the year marks. He did a little over seven months, twice a week consistently at Mathnasium and I'm honestly really pleased with the progress he made! The best part is that he sincerely enjoyed his time there this school year and wants to continue! Much gratitude and love for everyone at the Northridge Mathnasium!

Mathnasium is great for boosting your child's math skills with dedicated tutors and a solid…read moreprogram. But while they solve equations inside, you'll be left solving a real puzzle outside--the parking lot. Think of it as your own geometry test... with no solutions!

We've had such a great experience with Sylvan! Everyone is always so kind, professional, patient,…read moreand understanding. I really appreciate how they take the time to work with my daughter individually and figure out exactly what she needs to be successful. They truly care about helping her build her skills and confidence, and they make sure she gets the support she needs. I'm so grateful for all the encouragement and dedication they've shown her. I would definitely recommend Sylvan to any parent looking for extra support for their child!

My daughter has been attending sessions at the Northridge location for almost a year now and I have…read moresee so much positive improvement in her Reading comprehension and writing. Michele and the entire team there are wonderful to work with and I am so grateful for how much they have helped my daughter improve.

The professors at Socramathics are wonderful! Mario and Mildred have given my 5th grader a greater…read moreunderstanding and knowledge of mathematics. They have practiced/taught him real mathematic fundamentals. Reinforcing what he's learning at school and also trying to prepare him for what's next. The extra added bonus is,..they're two of the kindest people you could ever meet. Being parents themselves and real teachers. They both understand the patients, empathy, and work it takes to teach a children. They make my son feel safe and at ease. If you're looking for top notch tutoring,..Then look no further. We love Socramathics!

I am extremely satisfied with the way the Professors of SocraMathics teach. They give step by step…read moreinstructions and you can walk in at any time after 2:00pm when your children have trouble with their work. They are very understanding and are great at explaining the topics step by step. I would give this 11/10 and would recommend you take your kids here.

Branden is the BEST instructor at Blueprint. He goes above and beyond to make sure you are prepared…read morefor the test. For example, I had a tough time with a few different concepts. Not only did he email me back and forth with detailed explanations but he also met me before class to go over the difficult topics. Moreover Blueprint's online interface is GREAT and super user-friendly. One thing I would say is it seems like you get as much as you put in. If you put in hard work, you will reap the rewards.

Taking this course has been one of the smartest decisions I've made all summer! If you are not a…read moreself-disciplined person you NEED to take this course. Branden Frankel, our blueprint instructor was very helpful. He was always on time and NEVER let us out early (which as much as I hated I appreciated because I am paying for the course). He was helpful when I had personal LSAT questions. But most importantly he is honest, funny, and makes a long semi-boring class a lot less painful. He made a lot of the material relatable and enjoyable. He would make sure students understood the material and did a good job at explaining. The course itself is very helpful, I don't have much else to compare it too but I am very satisfied since my score is going up 20+ points. They have an abundance of resources online, just make sure to put in the time. Def. take the course that starts the earliest that way you will have more time, and don't fall behind on the h.w. Worth the investment!!

Great community, Great Values, Great People!…read more My younger brother goes to C2 Education Porter Ranch and there has been a lot of management change and I would love to point out that C2 has been working harder than ever recently! There is a great new director Stephanie and she has been doing such an amazing job with getting to know the students. I know that there was a lot of past issues with the old director Linda, but with all the current staff, my younger brother has been doing amazing and definitely is getting more out of the classes! It's also nice cause once in a while they will give out free donut bites and coffee :))

My son enrolled in the summer SAT program at C2 Education, but the experience was deeply…read moredisappointing. The program lacked structure, placed too many students in a single classroom, and offered little to no individualized support. His SAT score showed no improvement, and in the end, we wasted both time and money. Despite having remaining tutoring hours, the center manager, Linda, kept pressuring us to purchase even more. She assured us the hours could be used for other subjects or types of tutoring--but later failed to honor that promise. It became clear that C2 was more focused on making sales than on actually helping students succeed. In contrast, we were referred to LA Tutors123 by a friend--and the difference was night and day. My son received personalized one-on-one tutoring, and within just three months, his scores jumped to an SAT 1540 and ACT 35. As a result, he was accepted to Brown, Cornell, and several other top-tier universities. Ultimately, with less time, less money, and far more effective, customized instruction, my son was able to reach his dream. I'm sharing this to help others avoid the same mistake we made. Not all tutoring centers are created equal. Choose one that genuinely prioritizes the student's growth--not just their wallet.

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My daughter has been using A+ Tutoring for three months now. She absolutely loves her instructor…read moreand I have seen great improvement in her math skills. She has also gained more confidence, her instructor is very positive and encouraging. They are extremely flexible with hours/scheduling. I can always text them for a quick and easy communication rather than calling and playing phone tag. After every session I get an e-mail with notes from her instructor sharing what they covered in the lesson and how it went with a list of things she did well and things she can continue to practice. Also, the sessions are easy to use and set up, it's just a link to click in an e-mail instead of downloading or installing Zoom or any other platform on the device. If I want them to cover any specific homework assignment, workbook, skill or even state testing practice they incorporate that into the session for us. I would highly recommend them!

Passed my California Real Estate Exam on the first try today!…read more The Realty Academy made the material easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to remember. Armando uses real-life examples that help concepts click and stick long after class is over. The classes, study materials, and practice exams gave me the confidence I needed going into the test. If you're serious about passing, I highly recommend The Realty Academy.

I passed on the first try! His study material is fantastic and you'll hear his explanations of…read morefunny comment that made the material stick when taking the exam. You MUST listen to his videos, go through ALL 6 of the flash cards/practice exams and understand why you got the answer wrong. It's worth going to his in person lecture but I'd come prepared with questions you didn't understand from the quizzes to get the most out of it. Would recommend!

Will tutored me to help improve my SAT score…read more He taught me excellent strategies and tricks to perform better in the Critical Reading section. He quickly diagnosed errors that I was making, and was able to give specific suggestions on how to fix them right away. He showed me multiple techniques for how to read the passages effectively, what to underline, how to make sure that I finish under time, etc. With Will's help, I was able to raise my score on the new SAT by more than 150 points to a score in the 99.8 percentile! I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to improve their SAT score.

Will's help led me, an international student who began SAT prep less than 2 months before taking it…read moreand attended a school that didn't emphasize standardized test taking skills or subject, to score within the 95th national percentile. He carefully broke down questions and taught me invaluable strategies for test taking, and I'd highly recommend him to anyone seeking standardized test preparation.