My 14 year old daughter is usually pretty confident and gets great grades, but this quarter she…read morefound herself struggling with Algebra II. She's also very proud and stubborn sometimes, so she didn't ask for help until she was almost failing the quarter. With one day before her end of quarter exam, she finally asked me to find a tutor for her. I found Lance here on Yelp and he was able to fit her in for a last minute lesson. My daughter was being very timid on our way to meet him, and I could tell she was having a major confidence issue since school generally comes easy for her. We met Lance, and they got right to work as I sat at a nearby table to give them space, even though I'm pretty protective of my baby around strangers. After the hour was up, I saw the confidence back in my little girl's eyes again, and she was all smiles and compliments as we talked about how she liked Lance, and how the lesson went. She said she really likes him, and that he took the time to explain everything in detail. She also said he made the lesson really fun, and that it wasn't nearly as bad as she thought it was going to be. She was pretty stoked about the composition book he gave her with all of their notes and sample equations in it from her lesson. We will definitely be coming back, Lance really did a great job. Seeing my little girl that excited about learning, and watching that light return to her eyes made it worth every penny.

I have used Akamai Tutoring on and off from high school to college. If I didn't have a kind,…read morerespectful, and understanding tutor like Lance I never would of passed the chemistry, math or logic courses. Lance is very down to earth, calm and very easy to get along with. Lance also has a way of breaking up the work in easy ways so you earn A's!

My child attended Juku for the better part of a year in preparation for the private school…read morekindergarten admission circus (iykyk). Admittedly, with our older child, we did not go this route because we thought it was a bit ridiculous to send a 4 year old to tutoring to get into kindergarten...esp a child who is very well behaved and academically advanced. However, despite that, the older child had difficulties going into the interview rooms and feeling comfortable working with unfamiliar adults at the interviews. The outcome wasn't what we had hoped and dreamed for her. We decided for our younger child that we'd bite the bullet and pay the hefty price tag to do all that we could to help her feel more comfortable and prepared for the interviews. And it worked! She got into our top choice after having a very easy (and fun, as she said) time at the interviews. The schools don't seem to be looking for the brightest student, but rather the student who can adapt to new environments, situations, peers, and adults. They seem to be looking for children who feel comfortable engaging and communicating effectively in these new environments with new people. Juku not only prepared our child academically, but socially with peers and adults. This was done through both the mock interviews and also switching up who the children work with 1:1 each time. The tutors are all very kind, fun, and encouraging. My child really enjoyed going! Though it can be shocking to feel the need to send a child to a tutor for a kindergarten interview, the way we looked at it, is that we are providing her with all the tools we can to help her succeed. If it works, great, and if not, we know we did all that we could to help her.

My son attends a public school that offers K-5th grade. We were undecided about continuing in the…read morepublic school system for the 6th grade or moving on to a private school but we wanted him to have options. Understanding that the SSAT is one of the metrics by which applicants are measured, we decided to take him to Juku to see how he would fare. After the initial test, Dr. Takahashi suggested that he would benefit from tutoring so we had him spend 2 hours twice a week starting in May with some breaks during the summer. To my surprise, he really enjoyed Juku! I have never heard him label school as fun so I had to ask how Juku was different from school. His reasons were "one to one" attention, "learning at my own pace", and learning from tutors who were "fun and eager to teach". He actually likes it so much that he wanted to continue tutoring after taking the SSAT! He took the SSAT in November, performed above the target range for the most competitive schools, and was ultimately admitted to all of the schools to which we applied. I can't say how much of a role his test scores played in his acceptances, but I think test-taking is a kind of skill useful for any student. He learned specific test-taking strategies for the SSAT, like skipping questions to avoid losing too many points. We also felt the practice tests at Juku helped him familiarize himself with the exam setting. Finally, Juku was available for any question about the application process along the way, a valuable resource in and of itself.

I prayed for a good Mathematics tutors for my keiki and God sent me GREAT ones. uAchieve is…read morelocated in Moanalua 99 building. There is ample free parking in front or on the side of the building. The learning center is located past the food courts. The center is clean and welcoming. Covid precautions are in place with sanitizers and desk/stations separated by clear partitions. Staff wear face coverings. They currently offer both online and in person sessions. Mr. Chung is professional, laidback, and is a calm presence around students. He assessed my kids individually and came up with a plan to start at their level and take them to higher learning. He plans to work with them for PSAT, SAT, and ACT testing. He encourages them while expecting their very best. He and Mr. Koa have worked with both of my keiki and after only one session, they were ready to return the next day. We have had several sessions since and both have improved with not only their knowledge, but their confidence in their mathematical abilities. Pricing is great and they offer hours during the week as well and the weekends. But what sealed the deal was his display collection of Ultraman mini-figures! Shuwatch! Highly recommended.

This place is MAGIC! Mr. Chung is a "kid whisperer" ... he…read morehas a gift for teaching to the individual students needs and really brings out their gifts !!! Our daughter looks forward to class and comes home full of the joy of learning! It really is quite AMAZING!!! He has a full house of kids coming and going through the Summer and it's always contained and the kids engaged !!! I can't thank UAchieve enough for igniting her joy of learning even more !!! My daughter wrote her own review to add: UAchieve is one of the best learning places you can find in Oahu... Mr and Mrs.Chung are amazing teachers and help you with your math skills and you develop a amazing advantage in math. I love them both and their beloved summer session. There is also a writing class .. the morning class is taught by Andrew although I'm not in the math class I heard he's a amazing writer and teacher in math too. I'm in Ms.Sumida's class and I enjoy her and the writing environment she puts in our mind. I absolutely love to read and write so I felt at home right away. It is a safe environment inside and outside in the marketplace ... plenty of food and other areas you will want to check out too. I absolutely love the staff and the friends I made . Mahalo

Hats off to Sam, Pam, and the rest of the team! We were easily able to schedule an initial…read moreassessment with Pam and got scheduled right away after working out the payment plan with Sam. Don't be intimidated by the tuition amount--Sam is more than happy to discuss the best payment plan that meets one's needs. My son has been ending his lessons with a smile on his face and more confidence!

Sylvan taught my kid so much and the staff is extremely helpful and supportive. Kids here learn and…read moreget the help they need with their homework; such as math, language arts, history, and even science.

We decided to enroll my daughter at MICAA because at 3 years old, she wasn't articulating as many…read morewords as we hoped for. We couldn't really tell if she was just really shy or was delayed in speech. What we liked about MICAA was that they doubled as behavior analysts and as a Kindergarten prep. We knew we wanted to enroll her in private school so it really was a double purpose. The tutors were amazing and so patient with my daughter. I believe she had Kylie, Cari and Alissa (as well as Luke who is no longer with them). They were all very patient and accommodating, helping my daughter blossom. They made sure we were always kept up to date by uploading electronic copies of what was done during class. My husband and I rarely brought her due to work and had grandma bring her, so it was really helpful to see what she was doing even though we weren't there. We opted for 1hr sessions which at first I thought was pretty long for a 3-4 year old but they keep the lessons engaging enough to keep their attention. If you decide to stick around, they have different parking options - paid street parking, paid lot parking and free parking across the street in Whole Foods/Ward. They are located perfectly because there are so many coffee shops, retail stores, parks and Ala Moana Beach within walking distance. The only take away was that Lins Snack Shop was downstairs making it a popular "post class" treat every week. In the end, my daughter got into both Punahou and 'Iolani - they even manifested it for us! Thank you, MICAA!

As someone who has been in education for 20 years I can say that this place is amazing. Our son who…read morehas ADHD was behind in school and after attending tutoring there was able to make great progress. Ms.Alissa and Ms. Carrie are very good at working with children of all ages and abilities. The individualized attention and programming they offer have really helped our son develop confidence and a love of learning. Would highly recommend them!

Pam is a true gem! I got the opportunity to work with Pam…read morein a group setting and in one on one sessions. Her knowledge and teachings are applicable to business and personal communications. I walked away from the very first session with Pam with so much more confidence in my craft. She is hands on, provides real life exercises, and genuine feedback. You can just tell that Pam genuinely wants the best for you as an individual and she provides you the tools to add to your belt for you to be your best self. I am beyond grateful for Pam and look forward to every chance I get to chat with her. She is a pleasure to work with, I cannot recommend her enough!

Being critical about myself in a positive way has always been a difficult proposition, and doing so…read moreconsistently without justifying outcomes, almost impossible. Let alone having the knowledge what to be critical about. This, precisely, is what Pam offers. Having gone through the same process herself, the hard way, she channels that expertise in a glowing, positive, and honest force-of-will that leaves you gob smacked, and wanting more. I have had the pleasure of knowing Pam for more than half of my adult life, and to say she has been impactful doesn't scratch the surface of the influence she and her classes have had. Breaking down the art of speaking, self-confidence is at its core, I have never met anyone who can nurture confidence quite like Pam, certainly not in the period of a few weeks of classes. Without hesitation I have recommended friends and family attend at least one class, not one has regretted it. If you want to improve your professional presence, speaking, confidence, or just want to challenge yourself to improve the level at which you communicate, look no further. Take a class.

We are incredibly grateful for Megan's guidance throughout our school search process. Relocating to…read moreHawaii and navigating the private school landscape felt overwhelming at first, but Megan made the entire experience so much easier. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about Hawaii's private schools and provided thoughtful, personalized recommendations based on our son's unique needs and personality. Throughout the process, she was communicative, patient, responsive, and always willing to help problem-solve challenges as they arose. Her extensive network and deep understanding of the admissions process proved invaluable. Thanks to Megan's expertise and support, our son was accepted to what truly feels like the perfect school for him, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We highly recommend Megan to any family seeking guidance with Hawaii private school admissions. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care make her an outstanding educational consultant.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the convoluted journey of college applications, I cannot…read morerecommend Megan Meyer at Admission Matters enough! The senior year "crunch" is real--balancing a heavy load of AP classes, participating in cherished traditions like Senior Sunrise and the senior trip, and the demands of varsity sports is a lot for any student to handle. Megan was the steadfast consultant that my son needed to stay organized and confident through it all. How Megan Made the Difference: * Strategic Direction: Megan kept him on target to meet the November 1st Early Action deadline for eight different schools and even helped him wrap up his Regular Decision applications well ahead of schedule. By January 1st, he had received the majority of his college accceptances. * Essay Excellence: Megan was instrumental in helping him develop his thoughts for both personal and supplemental essays. She helped him find his voice, ensuring his responses were authentic and impactful. * Scholarship Support: In addition to the applications, she provided invaluable support in providing feedback on his community scholarship essays. * Stress Management: Her patient nature and flexibility ensured my son never felt overwhelmed, despite the numerous deadlines and his busy schedule. The Results: Because of Megan's priceless guidance and my son's hard work, he secured a substantial amount of merit-based scholarships and officially achieved his goal of becoming a collegiate athlete! If you want someone who is organized, supportive, and truly invested in your child's success, go with Megan at Admission Matters!

This place is really good. Book an appointment and they try to help you as much as possible. During…read moresome times in the semester it gets really busy, but walk-ins are accepted as well. I posted captions on all the pics so scroll through those, lol.

The staff is always so friendly and helpful! They will make your wildest dreams come true!read more