Our daughter struggled with her academics during her last 2 years of grammar school; behind the…read morecurve with reading and overall low interest and self confidence. Knowing the struggles to come in middle school, we decided on a tutor. We tried Kumon, but after 4 months with no progress, we found they are better suited to students who are already up to speed and want to get ahead We needed to get our girl up to speed. We contacted Club Z, and into our lives entered JoAnne Hurlston. She is a gem. Impeccable credentials, pleasant and kind, JoAnne has the ability to keep our daughter focused on the assignment at hand and she uses multiple methods to help her reading and vocabulary. The tutoring sessions last one hour each and are in our own home. JoAnne has been tutoring for a little over a year now and our daughter's reading and vocabulary has improved by leaps and bounds and she has maintained a 4.0GPA during her first year of middle school. We applaud our daughter for stepping up her game and are incredibly thankful to JoAnne for her guidance and help in restoring our daughter's self confidence. I have, and will continue to, recommend Club Z to anyone looking for tutoring services. They are an easy company to work with, their pricing is extremely fair, and the staff is superior.

Nikki from Club Z was incredible for our second grader...kind, patient, and exceptionally fantastic…read moreat explaining anything and everything to our son who typically has a very hard time focusing and staying on task. I also loved that she called him out when he started to lose focus and tried to use his favorite cop-out, "I don't get it". After a small amount of time, he has become more confidant and self-aware. His schoolwork and Russian Math classwork have both improved. I really couldn't ask for anything more :)

A supportive and thoughtful team. They provided sound strategy and meaningful advice. They helped…read moreus navigate the stressful process effectively and successfully.

Working with Compass To College was one of the best decisions we made during our daughters' college…read morejourneys. From the very first meeting, we felt supported, informed, and genuinely excited about how each could grow through the research and transformative experiences they were introduced to. Our counselor took the time to really get to know each of our daughters, learning their strengths, interests, and what made them unique--empowering them with a genuine belief in their own potential. Each daughter turned their unique backgrounds and social interests into remarkable initiatives that highlighted them as self-driven, inspiring change-makers, thanks to the extraordinary guidance they received. We're thrilled with the results (Stanford! Princeton!), and more importantly, that each ended up at a school that's a perfect fit for them. I'm so grateful for everything Compass To College did for our family!

We have been working with Cardinal for several years for both tutoring and college preparation…read more Their approach is absolutely phenomenal; I originally reached out for their help with my daughter's application to a local private school last minute. They were an absolute godsend in helping me honestly understand what was involved in the process, getting my young daughter prepared, and help drafting some statements from interviews. They really know how to partner with families and come alongside and provide the guidance and preparation needed. We get also math tutoring from them for 2 daughters, and the tutors are so familiar with the school's teachers, approach and curriculum that it's more like private instruction than tutoring. The big win is working with them for our senior's college application process. It was a huge investment, and at first we weren't sure about the cost. But now that we see the full picture of services they offer, it's well worth it, and such an investment into our child's future. What's invaluable, is the way they are teaching her how to think and function like an executive. The level of planning, idea generating, and execution is unlike anything I' ve ever seen. Cardinal has brought in an entire team to support our daughter's complicated college application process so that she is advised, guided and cheered on every step of the way. It's about a lot more than simply getting her into the college of her dreams. They are teaching her how to plan out a future goal, work harder than she ever has, revise 7+ times and keep revising. Improving math grades, choosing classes, how to present herself as a unique individual who can contribute meaningfully. I'm blown away by their services!

We have used Cardinal Education for five years, and it has been a God-send for our family. The…read moretutoring has made a huge difference for both our kids, in their classes and with standardized tests. Our older child ended up with 5's on 6 AP's and top subject and ACT test scores. Our other child improved from a 26 on the practice test to a 33 on her first ACT sitting -- astounding. Their college admission service is well-organized and well conceived, very comprehensive. And Allen Koh has a certain genius in this arena and works hard to stay at the forefront of the field. They work extremely hard to find creative ways to help position your child while still staying true to his/her identity.

StrivePath has been an incredible partner in guiding my daughter through her high school and…read morecollege planning journey. What makes them different is that it's not just about admissions, applications, or checking boxes. They took the time to truly understand her as a whole person, her strengths, her values, her motivations, and what genuinely lights her up. Instead of pushing her toward a particular school or path, they helped her explore her "why" and make decisions that align with who she is becoming as a young adult. That kind of guidance is rare. The team at StrivePath created an environment where she felt heard, supported, and empowered, not pressured. The confidence and clarity she has now is something every parent hopes for their child during such a big phase of life. I cannot recommend StrivePath enough for any family navigating high school or college decisions. They go far beyond academics; they help your child understand themselves. And that is the greatest gift.

Very happy with Strivepath…read more We previously had a mediocre experience with a different group we stopped using halfway through....entry level staff person was our main POC....offered very little direction and the communication was not clear. I wanted precise communication, a well thought out plan. There is so much grey area and uncertainty as you go through this process. Stridepath really helped explain how we could put our best foot forward. They have a very thorough and thoughtful process and were actively engaged with a student. Their team is professional and experienced.... No rookies. Sana, our lead, has a great deal of experience with the college admission process which helped give us clarity on what we needed to do and what schools to go after. Sana and my son did all the work. Us parents came in at a few junctures but for the most part, we were not involved. At the end we reviewed the essays and helped our son hit send. Most of our applications are submitted and fingers are crossed. Even though the outcome is uncertain, I feel like Strivepath gave us our best chance to achieve our future college students goals.

Mr. Fidani is the man! He helped me so much through a tough time in my life. I was so unmotivated…read moreand lukewarm about my college expectations, until we sat down and seriously went through my options and goals. I'm currently on my way to becoming a software engineer thanks to Mr. Fidani, and I've never been happier. Thanks again for all the help!

College Clarity Consulting was a life saver for my college bound senior. The counselors at school…read moreare a great starting point, but my daughter needed the extra time and guidance that College Clarity provided. They were able to review her essays and give feedback in a timely manner. The insights into the selection process were very eye opening and helpful in our preparation. I highly recommend College Clarity for college bound students.

I was a new college grad when I first joined riddled with debt, financial anxiety, and countless…read morefailed attempts at sticking to the financial goals I used to make for myself. Within my time at Savings Academy, Vinnie has majorly reduced my debt, minimized my financial anxiety, provided an action plan that accounted for my hobbies, and the tools to be successful for life. If you are afraid the price is too much - don't be. He'll help you have more money in your bank account that the price of the course becomes minimal in comparison to the value gained. I remember that being my only hesitation - and trust me it shouldn't have been.

Vineet helped my wife and I save more money while increasing our satisfaction with the money we do…read morespend. Vineet helped us go beyond reviewing transactions on a spreadsheet and focus on how the money we spend impacts the quality of our lives. We chose to focus on reducing food expenses and discretionary spending. All spending was guilt free as long as we stayed below the budgets we had agreed on. We reviewed our progress every month, adjusted the plan based on real life events, and were able to celebrate as our savings accumulated towards our goals. We had a great return on investment and I highly recommend enrolling in Vineet's six month program! He will help you get full visibility into your financial life, help you create a plan that works for your lifestyle, and help you to set and achieve personalized financial goals!

Eric and his team at AdmissionSight is amazing. My son was admitted to Harvard, Stanford, and…read moreYale!!! What a stressful but rewarding journey it has been. AdmissionSight not only guided my son on his application strategy and essays but also on passion projects and a published research project. They walked us through everything step by step and we followed their strategy exactly. My son even developed a leadership organization with a unique "theme/hook" that I believe truly helped him win offers at Ivy League schools. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

They gave my niece a fighting chance to get into her dream school…read more We used IvyCollegeAdmit for my niece's 4-year plan before applying to colleges and it was the best investment we made. I saw first hand their level of coaching and held her accountable to complete tasks that were determined on their timeline. They made sure they gave their undivided attention and guided our decisions down to the classes to take which made her stand out in a highly qualified pool of candidates. They expect you to work and check-in to make sure their clients are holding their end. It shows because I believed they have turned away potential clients due to the teen's lack of motivation to succeed. I would highly recommend if your child has shown potential and high work ethic during their elementary, middle, freshman, and sophomore years.

This business has so much potential but falls short on several counts:…read more 1. The mentors aren't kept up to date, even after this is pointed out to them. We were excited to read several of the bios, particularly of Stanford students, only to be told none of them are available, they used to work at Breakout Mentors but no longer do. There seems to be a bit of bait and switch, since other mentors that were offered to us were not Stanford students. 2. We finally agreed to accept a different mentor and agreed and reconfirmed the day and time with the mentor multiple times. At the appointed day and time our son was visibly excited and couldn't wait to get started. Then we waited. And waited. I could see disappointment creep into my son's eyes. We encouraged our son to email the mentor directly, which he did, but no answer. Then I emailed the mentor. No answer. Finally, about half an hour after the session was supposed to begin, we called the mentor and he answered, sounding as though he just woke up. He did get online quickly, but the late start meant that we had to cancel our son's next appointment and take a loss on that lesson. 3. We asked for a partial refund of this lesson, since even though the full time was given it started half an hour late (and probably would have been even later had we not called) but unbelievably, Breakout Mentors' response was "as a small business, we aren't as capable of making price adjustments for mistakes." 4. I run a business as well, and I would never dream of charging clients for consultation time that I was late to, even if I was able to go later, it's so highly unprofessional and disrespectful of the client's time. 5. It's also highly ironic that a business with "mentor" in the name wouldn't take more responsibility for ALL aspects of mentorship, including planning ahead, taking personal accountability, and being on time. We're working with our son to impress upon him never to be even one minute late for a lesson, so it's pretty poor role modeling for his mentor to have to be called in half an hour late. Until Breakout Mentors and its mentors can take more personal accountability for delivering on their promises we can't recommend them.

My son has been working with Breakout Mentors teachers for couple of years now and it has always…read morebeen a great experience. As his skills progressed, he had to move to different teachers, but all of them were great and fun to work with, each bringing new area of expertise. Brian was exceptionally brilliant in finding the best tutors for my son based not only on the skills level but also on the project that my son had in mind. We prefer two lessons a week schedule, that way the projects they are working on progress with greater speed and there is no need to spend a valuable lesson time to go over the things they learned last time. I would recommend this company to anyone with a kid interested in programming.