Very happy with the entire process that we went through. At this point, we've taken the test once…read moreand got a higher score by 3 from the practice test. My daughter will take the test again in December, so we are hoping for an even higher score. The great part was that we didn't use all of our hours that we paid and after the test, we decided to continue independently and they refunded the rest of hours right away. The person who is the owner is an educator and knows what she's doing. In addition to tutoring, they offer online resources that we will continue to use and practice for the second time around. If your child needs one on one, then I highly recommend Huntington.

My son went to Huntington for ACT prep as a junior... Diane spent time with us preparing him to…read moreincrease his ACT scores and his overall GPA so he could get into a college of choice. While it took a little longer than we had expected, he did increase his GPA & ACT scores & learned extremely valuable study habits and test prep skills. Not only was he was accepted into all 6 of the schools he applied to, he was one of 160 students accepted into the Masters of Architecture Program at University of Kansas! A HUGE THANK YOU to Diane and her team for exceeding our expectations!

Huntington Learning Center was instrumental in helping our daughter achieve a seven point increase…read morein her ACT score while immensely boosting her self confidence. Initially, she was somewhat reluctant to make time in her already cramped school/work schedule for the multiple sessions at Huntington each week but we kept insisting that her hard work with the assistance of her wonderful tutors would pay off in the end. We are extremely happy and grateful to both the staff and tutors at Huntington Learning Center. She proved to herself that she had the ability all along. She simply needed guidance and some well appointed tips (can't say enough about the watch!) to make her goal her reality. Thank you!

I wish I would have read a lot of these reviews before I spent thousands of dollars. Seems like the…read morepositive reviews were from many years ago. The recent reviews, not so good. The sales pitch was strong but we saw very little results. I could understand this but when I tried to address this and ask questions , I had ZERO response. Ghosted. I had to call and email several times to get on the schedule for our remaining classes. The Director has STILL yet to call me back but luckily the woman who schedules is trying her best. I'd suggest trying another route and will the next time.

I can't say enough good things about working with Ian at Hello College. My son has always struggled…read morewith math and was really nervous before the meeting. Ian's warmth and kindness immediately put him at ease. It was such a relief to see my shy kid relax and actually start to feel confident. Ian clearly knows the material, but what stood out even more was the way he connected with my son and explained things in a way that finally made sense. As a parent, I felt truly heard. Ian understood that this wasn't just about math -- it was about my child's confidence and self-esteem. He was honest, caring, and clear in his communication, which made me feel hopeful and reassured that we have a real path forward. I'm so grateful for the experience. What could have been stressful turned into something positive and encouraging, and that's because of Ian. I would wholeheartedly recommend Hello College, especially Ian, to any family looking for not just academic support, but someone who genuinely cares about kids.

Hello College is a great opportunity to help you or your child with ACT and SAT prep and ask any…read morequestions about the college planning process. They offer many services, not just test prep. Jeannine is very helpful and even called me on a Saturday (her day off) and scheduled an ACT prep test for my son. They are experts in college planning and so easy to work with. I recommend them and I am sure I will be using them again in the near future.

I highly recommend Stefan Maisnier for MBA admissions guidance. When our son decided to pursue his…read moreMBA on a tight timeline, Stefan quickly created a clear, strategic plan. He objectively evaluated our son's strengths and weaknesses, identified gaps--especially in quantitative skills--and worked closely with him to address those areas. Stefan's deep knowledge of admissions and test prep ensured our son targeted schools that fit his profile and goals, and he provided invaluable support throughout the process. Stefan's professionalism and expertise made a real difference for our family. My wife and I would recommend him to anyone seeking high-level, personalized admissions guidance and GMAT prep.

I had a poor experience with MyGuru for LSAT tutoring and law school admissions prep…read more For 6 weeks, I met with a tutor twice a week for 90 minutes. I would do practice test sections assigned to me and we would review them in our sessions. Because I was planning on applying for the Fall of '25, I wanted to get a 10 point LSAT bump from my original diagnostic score in a matter of 10 weeks. I did not put enough time in studying to get such a large increase, but nor I find the tutoring particularly helpful. In addition, I paid an exorbitant sum for law school admissions counseling. When the tutoring wasn't going in the direction I had been hoping, I cancelled the tutoring and the admissions counseling, deciding to wait for the next admissions cycle to apply. MyGuru would only refund me 50% of their admissions counseling fee, despite meeting with me only once about admissions. When I asked them for a refund based on the work they put in, they said: if they calculated that, it would be likely be a greater cost. I accepted the 50% refund and asked them for a deliverable of the work they had done. They gave me an excel document in which they took notes from our admissions meeting and had collected admission information from law school websites. There was nothing new or helpful about this information, and I suspect it took him less than an hour to copy and paste it from the law school admissions websites. Yet, MyGuru was comfortable charging me thousands of dollars for it.

The tutor did not even know that the essay was given to all Illinois SAT kids. I asked directly…read more because Barrington HS said it would be part of test. and yet they said not going to be part of SAT exam tho it was . 1 of the 3 hours new online exam this spring on 2024. My son score increased 50 points from PSAT not even close to 200 points they say the course would typically yield. I would not recommend this service for $500 for a 6 week course of 15 hours all online.

My daughter's ACT score improved significantly after signing up for Academic Tutoring. They have a…read morenumber of strategies that translate into higher scores and build confidence. The tutors bring a lot of energy and assistance, so by the time the test rolled around she developed more of a self-assurance than the earlier fret of test-taking. Great work!

I am a former student of the Reading Tree ACT/SAT preparation course, and I would fully recommend…read moreit to anyone looking for a quality program with outstanding results. I am currently a senior in high school and along with my grades, my great ACT score has given me the opportunity to attend my dream school, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and I can attribute my ACT success to my experience with the Reading Tree program. I am so happy with my choice to attend the Reading Tree program. I had other friends in similar ACT prep programs with hundreds of students being taught by very few teachers. They said that they felt as if they "never got any personalized attention" and that it was a "waste of time." I found this to be the complete opposite at the Reading Tree. The teachers were warm and patient (regardless of the level of the student), and they always had an answer to my questions. The intimate environment really made me feel that my success was a primary goal to the program. Along with the books we received for homework and practice tests, we got a binder that had so many different helpful hints and tricks that I used when I took my test (and my test results confirmed...they definitely work). I felt the homework assignments to be well thought-out and relevant to what we needed to focus on. I can't say enough about how successful I feel the Reading Tree program is. From its personalized program, helpful text materials, well-educated teachers, and of course, great test results, I feel that it is beneficial to any junior or senior looking to do well on their tests; it is definitely worth it. Thank you to all my teachers!

From the owner: Unlike other area educational agencies, The Reading Tree is privately owned and managed, allowing…read moreus to focus solely on our instructional quality and parental communication. Since 1976, we have been helping students of all ages address: ACT and SAT standardized test preparation High school entrance exam preparation Math (elementary through high school) Phonics and Reading Reading comprehension and fluency and much more! The Reading Tree is a unique educational agency - one that was founded on the principle of individualized tutoring and service. Please review our website for information about our services.

Took my pre-licensing courses here for Property and Casualty with Doug Sr. Two days of classes…read morebreezed by with the real world examples, witty comments, and actual learning that went on. The in class portion and the on-line component actually ensure that you learn about what you need to know..not just memorize facts and hope that they're on the test. Make sure to look at the salt and pepper shaker collection in the back of the classroom in river grove, it's amazing! The prices are much more reasonable than anywhere else I've looked and the entertainment and actually learning are more than worth your dollar.

I really have to hand it to these guys especially Doug Dohrn Jr. He can take a long 8.5 hour…read moretraining seminar and make it interesting. That is key to me because the subject matter for state insurance exams is rather dry and dull but he manages to make things interesting and keep your attention throughout the session. I have not experienced a different Insurance training company but these guys do such a great job that I could care less about using a different agency. If you need to get your pre-licensing training for IL Life or Health or CE it really doesn't get any better then Dohrn.