We had a very disappointing experience with ConnectPrep. My son was not prepared when the Common…read moreApp opened, despite the expectations that were set. Many of our emails went unanswered, and when a personal issue came up for our advisor, instead of offering support or finding someone else to step in, our advisor abandoned us. This lack of communication and accountability caused my son to lose trust in the process during such a critical time. We had no choice but to change providers. There was absolutely zero understanding by ConnectPrep of the impact on us not to mention time and money lost.

Although I haven't used ConnectPrep's academic services personally, I had the opportunity to work…read morewith the team as a Marketing/SEO Analyst Intern and gain a BTS look at the company's mission and operations. I truly appreciate and respect their commitment to empowering students and personalizing the learning experience. ConnectPrep's founder, Jeremy Fine, is both passionate and collaborative, and it's clear that the team goes above and beyond to support student success. I'm grateful for the experience and would absolutely recommend ConnectPrep to anyone seeking high-quality educational guidance.

Neal Schwartz, College Planning of Westchester (www.collegeplanningofwestchester.com) is a…read morefact-based, data-driven, business-oriented consultant who gets results for parents and students. We were looking for a college consultant to help us navigate the college landscape for our daughter. We observed that the college marketplace had changed and become dramatically more competitive - particularly at the elite schools. The number of applications has exploded. The acceptance rates have declined. Many of the college consultants we spoke with were taken aback by the changes in the marketplace. They were negative. They were dispirited. They were looking for the lowest common dominator in terms of setting expectations for our daughter. Neal Schwartz was different. Neal spent most of his career in business: selling computer hardware, leading computer hardware sales organizations, and managing business units as an executive. Neal was fact-based, data-driven in his approach and developed a plan and a process to help us navigate the landscape and achieve the best results. Business background is key. While the college marketplace is competitive - this is not the first time Neal has dealt with competitive market dynamics. Thus far, Neal has provided advice and counsel in terms an overall plan, suggested priorities in terms of after-school and summer activities, suggested priorities in terms of AP classes, and - most importantly - providing us with access to a proprietary database / online tool to allow us to review and understand our choices in terms of college and "fit" for our daughter. Again, this is a data-driven approach. But the biggest upside so far has been working with our daughter on the ACT exam. Neal reviewed the results of the PSAT and PACT exam and provided us with the pros and cons of each test and the most likely "lift" in terms of scores. Neal provided us with outstanding tutors who helped our daughter practice and prepare for the ACT exam. The tutors were themselves business executives who were either in the financial services industry or retired executives who had built and sold business. The approach was again a business focus that was fact-based, data-driven, and geared toward results. The result was a tremendous ACT score for our daughter. We look forward to working with Neal to finalize this journey for our daughter. Perhaps it is a stereotype. Perhaps it is unfair. But many in the educational community could be considered more of the nurturing, supportive variety. Perhaps "soft." Neal is not "soft." Neal is practical and he gets results. We will always be grateful to Neal Schwartz. It has been a great fit for our daughter.

Test Psychology - Tests make my son nervous, especially timed tests! He scored very high on his…read moreoriginal PSAT, but we were worried he would psych himself out. Neal and his staff gave him strategies to deal with timed questions - when to skip a question and general time management. He would up scoring in top 1% on the first SAT! Thanks.

Staff is phenomenal. They provide CompTIA - IT Trainings in person I would recommend coming if you…read moreare looking to expand your IT knowledge, Also, they have range of different coding trainings for young children.

Knowledgeable instructors, organized online calendar for online classes, and easy to reach a live…read moreperson, quick responsiveness. Hard to get driving instruction slots as they book up very quickly so need to plan in advance.

Our last son got his license with the guidance of Lewis Driving. The drivers were excellent and Jen…read morewas helpful to get all our scheduling accomplished quickly. All went smoothly and would highly recommend them.

Mathnasium has students do non-stop worksheets with little to no instruction. The room is…read moreconstantly loud and disruptive. The loud talking is from students and instructors alike and often the conversations have nothing to do with math. Booking sessions that work with your schedule is next to impossible. You are better off hiring an actual educator who can help your child learn. The price for a private tutor is not far off from the cost of Mathnasium and is well worth any extra cost.

We (my daughter) tried out Mathnasium at the suggestion of a friend who used the Rye facility. We…read morewere very happy with the Cos Cob location. The staff and management are responsive to both me and my child. My daughter seems to be learning something and is building confidence with her math skills. David and the team make math a bit more palatable, even fun. Thank you! PS, location has easy access to Dunkin Donuts and Chicken Joes! after school snack, anyone.

My daughter felt fortunate to have booked her first two driving lessons with Ron. He was so…read morefriendly and had such a calming nature. My daughter was anxious about driving on the road for the first time, but Ron mentioned that he works well with anxious students and put her at ease right away. By the end of their two-hour lesson, she felt so much more confident about her driving and wanted to make sure we book him again. We couldn't thank Ron enough! Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a patient and supportive driving instructor.

I had my first lesson with the instructor Ari, if I could give 10 stars I would. I was so nervous…read moreabout this lesson because i didn't know who i would be sitting next to for 2 hours...but he was so cool ! Makes you feel so comfortable, not like a strict teacher you feel like you have to walk on egg shells with. Ari goes above and beyond for you and is really knowledgeable!!!! Lesson helped a lot!!!!!

Took the two night online boat and PWC class. Captain Yale was extremely knowledgeable and the…read morestories he shared from personal experience made the class interesting and highlighted the importance of the material we were learning. Great experience overall!

Paid, but was not able to attend an online course. Sent me a link to reschedule for $50. This is…read morenot a good practice.

We absolutely love Cadence Academy! Two of my children (a 4-year-old and a 16-month-old) attend,…read moreand I truly cannot say enough good things about the care and attention they receive each day. Cadence (formerly Anna & Jacks) went through some growing pains during the ownership transition, but now that the dust has settled the changes have been overwhelmingly positive. The new Director is fantastic--warm, communicative, and clearly passionate about creating a nurturing and enriching environment for the kids. She and the staff truly go above and beyond. The teachers are all wonderful--caring, engaged, and genuinely invested in each child's development. It's clear they take pride in what they do, and it shows in how happy my kids are to go to school each day. From jiu-jitsu and Spanish to soccer, music, art, and more--there's always something fun and educational happening. The staff also puts so much effort into making each day special, with creative events, seasonal celebrations, and little touches that make a big difference. They also provide food which is HUGE for a working mom of 3! Would highly recommend it to any family looking for a warm, safe, and engaging place for their little ones to learn and grow!