Kids are under so much pressure these days compared to when I was in school. Granted that was a…read morelong time ago but it is true. My daughter is in the sixth grade and pretty much a straight A student, except for math. She began slipping behind this past semester and was getting a C in math. This stressed her out far more than me however I convinced her and myself that we could tackle this together. That was until I learned the hard way that this common core BS it literally the most confusing math I have ever encountered. We gave it a week of me trying to teach myself and then her. And then another week of me getting absolutely frustrated. And then by the end of the second week I threw in the towel and started searching for tutors. Initially I was set on getting her a private tutor like I had done for my son 8 years prior. To my surprise and horror? Private tutors were running upward of $140 for an hour of in home tutoring. Ok. They make more than I do. I then decided that was insane and I switched gears settling on Sylvan at West Portal. The start up was pain free, she had her assessment and then headed full steam ahead with the small group math tutoring 2 days per week. There was only 2 months of school left, she had a C- in math going into it and finished the semester with a solid B. The best part of all was the confidence boost she got along with that B. The staff at Sylvan were friendly, easy to communicate with and never tried to push packages on us that we didn't need. Her assessment was so helpful in that it picked up area's where she needed help that she didn't know she even needed help in. The prices were very competitive and although I was hoping to get her the 1:1 tutoring I was limited by the cost and reassured that she would likely do just as well with the small groups. They were correct. There was not a single tutor that Lily did not click with. They were all patient and kind providing updates along the way with her progress. It was all around a great experience and she will definitely return for the math homework group in the Fall. I would recommend Sylvan to anyone who's child is falling behind in a subject and needs a boost. The money spent was well worth it and my girl went into the summer feeling great about herself and her grades.

My son Larry has been at sylvan for six months now and really loves it, he says he can learn more…read moreeasier and he can also get cool prizes from tokens if you are looking for a good learning place for your children I really recommend this place

We love the Sentence Center! My daughter started there in 3rd grade, and her writing skills have…read moreimproved tremendously since then. At the time, she often struggled with what to write and how to complete her assignments. After enrolling in their writing classes, she improved not only in her writing but also in her critical thinking skills. Now she can organize her ideas, start writing with confidence, and complete her assignments independently. We are very grateful for the support and guidance from the Sentence Center!

My son has been taking writing classes with Sentence Center for 1.5 years, and they taught him to…read morehow to organize his thoughts clearly and confidently in his writing. All the instructors are very attentive, caring, encouraging, and gives meaningful feedback during class and after every assignment. The topics are fun, engaging, and really get the kids thinking. My son truly enjoyed the classes, and I love hearing him read his work out loud. I honestly learned so much more about him through his writing and high recommend Sentence Center!

We did a proctored practice SSAT test with this outfit. The results were depressing, until we…read morerealized that they completely mis-scored the tests. You can imagine the initial parental panic when our kids landed in the 4th percentile. We have twins, and they both brought back the tests, which were different, even though the answer keys were the same. Spot checking the correct answers showed that they totally messed up. Plus, their scoring method is suspect. In the real SSAT, you lose 1/4 point for a wrong answer, and get 0 points for leaving it blank. In their test, it's 0 points no matter what. I have no idea about the quality of their tutoring, but given that a monkey would have scored as well as our kids, anyone's real SSAT scores are bound to go up. UPDATE: We got corrected scores the next day from NW. And according to them, apparently they do take into account blank answers in the overall score, even though it's not reflected in the reporting details. Hopefully they will have cleaned up their process.

Absolutely perfect!…read more We had an amazing experience with Nurturing Wisdom in general and with the incredible tutor, Megan, in particular. Despite a bad SAT score when she started, my daughter was able to get her ideal score at the end, even more than what was expected in the initial contract. Megan is very professional and at the same time dedicated, patient and kind. I was afraid two hours of SAT tutoring in the evening would be too much but my daughter never complained and always felt she learned something from each session. I highly recommend Nurturing Wisdom. They are all very kind and dedicated. The price is totally worth it.

This C2 office is amazing. Kids jointed this office since 10 th grade after the PSAT, SAT scores…read moreimproved significantly after the tutoring, and now they had few top 20s offers, including top UCs, Teresea is very supportive through this journey. Recommend this place

This place got it all covered. Come here if your kid needs to Prep for Lowell testing, HSPT and…read moreSAT testing. Don't forget your essays!!

**Scott is the BRILLIANT STUDENT WHISPERER!!** We first sought his services years ago, when my son…read moreneeded to improve his scores for admissions applications to independent high schools. Fortunately, my son is quite bright--but he suffers from ADHD and lack of self confidence. Scott immediately bonded with him--he's pretty amazing in his talent for putting kids at ease and finding their strengths--and he set up a super effective study and skills-building test prep schedule for my son. Scott also gave him super smart inside knowledge on how to pace himself, with strategies for both answering multiple choice questions as well as managing testing time constraints. My son improved his scores by 50%!! And my son thinks of Scott as a true friend and mentor, as well--trusting his judgment and sage advice completely. Fast forward, my son is now applying for colleges and that lack of self-confidence has returned. On top of that, he's super stressed out and depressed about the whole process and his ability to get into the colleges he'd aspired to get into, even though his grades and test scores should admit him into some pretty good schools. Again, Scott to the rescue. He helped my son really think deeply and analyze what he wanted out of a college and his future. And Scott knows SOOOOO much about *all* the different colleges and their academic environments, teaching atmospheres, stress levels, and the kinds of students who might succeed there--he is able to give great advice about what might be the best fit for someone, based on their personality and abilities. Scott was able to get my son to step outside of himself and his insecurities, and come up with a plan for his future that he feels confident about pursuing--most of all, a college plan with options that my son truly believes will make him happy. We can't say enough wonderful things about Scott except that we feel blessed and lucky to have him in our lives. THANK YOU, SCOTT!!

Without question, engaging Scott was the most valuable educational investment I made to support my…read morechild. It's not cheap, but the outcome is extraordinary. The impact Scott had on my son went well beyond college essay preparation/production. Pre-Scott, my son could barely write a coherent sentence and through the magic of Scott's teaching methodology and in a relatively short timeframe, the improvement was dramatic. The counsel, candid discussions, and direction Scott provided paid huge dividends in the classroom and in daily written communication (emails, texts). My son became a more confident writer and student which of course, carried over to everyday life. As he heads-off to college in the fall (UCLA), I'm forever grateful to Scott for the life-changing role he played in preparing my son for the next chapter and beyond.

I am the learning specialist at a high school in San Francisco and have several students who are…read moreworking with Stronger Foundations. The students and their families are quite pleased with the progress they are making. Not only are they finding greater academic success, but they are also experiencing more peace in their homes as the burden of staying on track has now been transferred to coaching rather than a daily conflict between parents and child. I highly recommend this organization for students who are struggling with executive functioning issues, in particular.

WE LOVE Stronger Foundations! My son really struggled in Math and we realized he just needs some…read moreconfidence and some repetition to get him there! Giovanna and Elena have been AMAZING to work with and super flexible and friendly but mostly fun for both my children! They both really took the time to see where my son struggled and are helping him work towards getting him to where he needs to go! He liked it so much we signed my daughter up as well! I also like the personal one on one experience!

I found Collegible through Yelp while looking for SAT preparation for my child, and it has been a…read moregreat experience. We chose the one-on-one online tutoring, and Eli has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and professional throughout every lesson. Eli explains difficult SAT concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand way, while also helping build confidence and effective test-taking strategies. The lessons are well organized and personalized based on my child's strengths and areas for improvement. My child is preparing for the August SAT this year, and we've already seen noticeable progress. I truly appreciate Eli's dedication, teaching experience, and encouraging attitude. If you're looking for high-quality SAT tutoring, I highly recommend Collegible and Eli.

Eli at Collegible comes highly recommended. He is calm, patient, and communicates clearly, taking…read morethe time to explain concepts in a way that truly makes sense. Eli does an excellent job preparing students to feel confident when taking the HSPT. What's especially appreciated is his constant feedback and his ability to break down problems step by step, while still encouraging students to think through solutions on their own and collaboratively. Students feel supported throughout the process rather than left to figure things out on their own.

Flora is a professional, experienced and fun educator . Whether you need a little help getting over…read morea learning hurdle or ongoing support she can help. She's organized, reliable and nurturing.

Flora has extensive experience teaching young learners of many ages and across different subjects…read more She is compassionate, supportive, creative, and will act with your child's holistic and best interests at heart.