Tutoring is not really a super exciting thing to review - that being said, as a parent that's…read moreexperienced good tutoring (ie: Higher Standards) and bad (they shall remain nameless), there's definately a difference. Higher Standards created an environment that allowed my daughter to learn effectively and actually show improvement (sounds like a pretty standard thing - but, there's the "other" place that didn't deliver). Convenience is also a factor they excell in - once, after my daughter left her books after a session, they showed up (after hours) to make sure I could get the books before school the next day. If your kids need tutoring - give them a call!

I went into Higher Standards' SAT course practically kicking and screaming. I wasn't convinced that…read morethey could increase my score enough to be helpful, and I really didn't want to buy into the College Board bureaucracy. However, when I arrived in class, Devon made learning about mundane grammar and mathematics into an entertaining experience through jokes and puns. I ended up enjoying the SAT class and got an almost 300 point increase on my score. This would not have been possible without the help of Devon and everyone else at Higher Standards.

This company is a joke. There's no other place to post my review so I had to inform my fellow…read moreyelpers about my experience here. Horrible tutoring service. Richard hires people who are not capable of teaching. I have no idea where he finds these people but for what you're paying, their services are not worth it. I can honestly say after 5 classes I haven't learned nothing and do not feel better prepared for the SAT, which is the only reason I payed for this tutoring service. Would not recommend to anyone. You're better off sticking with the big name companies (Kaplan, etc.).

My daughter completed the Summer Boot Camp through University Test Prep which thoroughly prepared…read moreher for the SAT and the ACT. She learned many effective techniques and strategies which helped her feel confident going into the tests and more importantly excel. She re-took the SAT after having completed the program and her score went up 300 points! She met her goal on the ACT the first time she took the test. I highly recommend University Test Prep.

Simply the best. Michael was a literal life saver when we needed it. Brilliant in his style and…read moreconnection with kids of all ages to help them work hard and understand what they are doing. We moved over the hill but miss Michael every day!

Highly recommend for all parents of high school seniors!…read more My daughter was having trouble getting her college essays done. We were referred to Michael from his former client. I am so glad we scheduled! Michael has a great upbeat energy and positivity. Michael helped my nervous teen organize her thoughts and made the whole process fun while creating a quality product. Life Raft Tutoring fees are very reasonable.

Randy Klein of the Scotts Valley Tutoring Club had a huge impact on my son's life. As a high school…read moresophomore, my son was having trouble staying organized. For instance, he would sometimes complete his homework then forget to turn it in. Randy helped him get organized and work through some complicated problems in math and science, along with helping him cope with the general stress of high school. His GPA rose from 3.0 to 3.6 mainly because of Randy's help. My son is now a junior at Cal State Northridge and has been on the dean's list there three out of four semesters. He said, "The Tutoring Club's staff is great at making you feel at home. They work really hard to have a real relationship with everyone who goes there." I am grateful to Randy and his wife Pat for all they did for my son.

The Tutoring Club of Scotts Valley is an amazingly supportive and caring place of learning. My…read moredaughter has worked with different tutors for math, English and history. All of them have been experts in their subject area and were able to provide really individualized support. The group setting has actually been helpful to develop more independence. The owners of the tutoring club, Pat Perkins and Randy Kline, are two wonderful people who really want their students to succeed. I can highly recommend this tutoring center to all types of students - those who need extra support and those who want to excel.

My granddaughter started at SV Mathnasium in 5th grade. Math was hard for her, and I was not very…read morehelpful. She did the summer program to prepare for middle school math and has stayed with one weekly session and summer program since then. She is a freshman now and has received A's every quarter of her freshman year. She has really benefitted from the help here. The scheduling is easy and they will accommodate for after school activities whenever possible.

My son was struggling with Math at school. His confidence was shot, and it was hard to watch. We…read morewent to Mathnasium, and after six months his grade in math improved significantly. He says he likes Math now. I definitely see results after going to Mathnasium. Highly recommended.

What truly set our consultant apart was his genuine care and investment in my daughter's success…read more He were always available to answer questions, provide emotional support, and celebrate my achievements along the way. Hiring a college consultant was the best decision we made for my daughter academic future. His expertise, personalized attention, and unwavering support were invaluable, and we can't recommend his services highly enough to any student navigating the college admissions process.

If your high schooler is planning to apply to college, look no further than Nick. Nick is one of…read morethe kindest and most supportive mentor that my son has had the pleasure of knowing. He is passionate about helping kids and that is ever so obvious in the time he takes to get to know them personally. Nick was there every step of the way through the college application process. His background in teaching lends to his immense experience. Nick was able to draw out stories and experiences that were needed for the essay writing pieces and helped with numerous edits until each essay was concise yet precise. As parents we are so grateful to have found such an amazing, kind, thoughtful and supportive counsellor.

Larkin got me into Law School. His no-nonsense approach and absurd expertise not only got me my…read morescore, but made the process intellectually rewarding. Prior to Larkin, I wasted so much time going through generic textbooks, rambling YouTube videos and countless frustrating practice tests. Upon our first consultation call, I could tell this experience would be different, but never could've predicted the rapid success and transformation it would bring me. Thank you Larkin!!

Larkin was amazing! I had a relatively high score, but was struggling to find ways to improve…read more Working with Larkin immediately helped me get more consistent and improve. I ended up with a 176 and would recommend him to anyone particularly high scorers looking to take the next step!

As a parent, I honestly felt we had started the college application process too late. We first…read morebegan working with Mr. Park during the summer before senior year, and I was worried there would not be enough time to really help my son. But after meeting him, my thinking completely changed. From the beginning, Mr. Park was very clear, organized, and realistic with us. He did not just give general advice like many other counselors. He took time to understand my son's strengths, personality, and goals, and gave guidance based specifically on him. That made a very big difference for us. He helped a lot with essays and personal statements. Many times he pushed my son to think deeper and explain his experiences better, and I could see the improvement over time. His feedback was very detailed and personal, not advice that I could find online. What I appreciated most was that he was honest and straightforward while still being very supportive. The college process can be stressful for both students and parents, but Mr. Park helped make everything feel much more manageable. My son also became more confident, organized, and mature during this process. I truly feel Mr. Park cares about his students and wants them to succeed long term, not only for college admissions. I would highly recommend him to any family looking for genuine and personalized college counseling support.

I write this recommendation as a reflection of the process we went through with Mr. Park. We…read moreweren't sure what to do or what we were looking for when we searched for a counselor. We searched and met with a few counselors before deciding to go with Mr. Park. It is one of the best things we did for our child and for ourselves. Mr. Park helped our child navigate through his entire high school and the college application process. Mr. Park continues to mentor him even after our son graduated high school and left for college. Mr. Park's guidance is very direct and genuine in the student's best interest. You can see he guides each of his students differently based on their capabilities and their aspirations. He is very honest with them if they are going down the wrong path and guides them back onto the right track in order to maximize their potentials. He can be critical at times, but as we reflected back, it was in the best interest of the student. He took the pressure off the parents. More times than not, parents worry more than we should and it can have an opposite effect despite us thinking its our good intentions. I strongly recommend him as a coach and guidance counselor for any students who really want to strive to get into the best universities in the country. He help guided our child into the top 10 colleges in the country. At the end when reflecting back....Mr. Park's impact was beyond just a high school planning and college application process, but he instilled some life perspectives that are very important for long term success. We have a second child that is a bit younger, but we do plan to have Mr. Park guide the younger one too!

We worked with Celeste to help out daughter "catch up" and she was wonderful. She was a master at…read morekeeping my daughter focused and switched it up a bit so she would not get bored. I would highly recommend her.

I started with Club Z approximately 2 yrs. ago. My grandson was having trouble focusing on his…read moreschool work. The wonderful tutor that was sent to us has been a blessing. She is thoughtful and creative with learning. My grandson recently was having difficulty with testing. His teacher was at a loss, because she told me he knew the answers, but testing he was failing. My tutor did not hesitate, she came with me to conference with the teacher and Vice Principal of the school. They told me having her there was insightful. They now know what will work with him. He is now testing at A-B grade level. This has been great for us, and my tutor is a well-qualified teacher, she would be an asset to any school, but I am glad she likes tutoring. I am going to continue through the summer months to keep him competent and self confident. His self confidence I owe to Club Z.