The college search and application process is stressful and can be very confusing. Erin Goodnow was…read morethe perfect coach and advisor for our high school senior, especially in a Covid world where old patterns are upended. Erin is kind and compassionate and worked with our daughter to help her identify a solid list of schools. From there, she was a great guide - putting in place a system to keep our daughter on track with applications, essays, and all that is required to put a solid application together. As decisions come in, Erin has been a thoughtful sounding board - helping navigate choices, giving well-received advice, and sharing her own ideas. Bottom line - she is great. It was an investment that we would make again and recommend to others. We have a younger son, and I look forward to working with Erin when the time comes. The only thing I would do differently is reach out to her earlier....probably sometime in the junior year. Note - I am writing this as our daughter is in the midst of the process, and I think that is the right time to write this. The review is not meant to suggest that Erin is a guarantee to any school, or that is even what is best for a kid. Rather, she is a great counsellor through the process, helping her students self-identify the right fits, and there are many, through the process, a word I used a lot here. Maybe a kid writing a college essay would find a better synonym, but I already went to college (!) and it fits. It is a process - it takes time, patience, and trust. I am confident that Erin Goodnow and he team at Going Ivy are the right folks to walk the path with.

From the owner: Going Ivy is a full-service college admissions, tutoring and test prep consulting group. We are a…read moreteam of academic specialists, expert tutors and former admissions officers that utilizes a results-driven approach to help students gain admission to their dream colleges. We offer personalized tutoring and consulting to students of all backgrounds, personalities and academic abilities.

Bob was very patient with my wife and I as well as our daughter. He has several different program…read moreoptions depending on how much the student will use the program. He also provided so excellent advice on financial planning to help pay for college.

They cancel classes constantly and then they deny your refund. This company sucks! She has been…read moretrying to take this class for 6 months and they can't get it together. We want our full money back!

Adam is the best! His personalized help was extremely useful for me to identify my strengths and…read moreweaknesses. He gives specific strategies to practice with and think about while I'm taking the test. Adam's guidance helped me walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I was able to raise my SAT score by 150 points. Thank you Adam!!

Buyer Beware! You think you are hiring someone to take your child through the college application…read moreprocess, but you better still stay involved. We had an ESM "college counselor" who always changed our meeting times, wifi didn't work, laptop didn't work, etc. He didn't even get the grades entered correctly on the applications. He didn't read the applications or essays. I was correcting spelling errors, incorrect information. etc. on the application and fixing the essays at midnight before they were due. He didn't inform us or apply for the Honors programs at the schools. My mistake of how stupid of me to think a company I hired at $150 per hour was actually doing their job without my supervision.

From the owner: ESM's mentorship-based method of tailoring its services to meet student needs allows us to…read moreunderstand the strengths, goals and ambitions of our clients in order to achieve desired academic and life objectives. We take into account each student's unique qualities in developing his or her customized approach to academic material. ESM mentors possess expertise and enthusiasm for each subject and provide students with comprehensive and diverse approaches to solving problems and absorbing material. Our college coaches offer expert step-by-step guidance that equips all ESM counseling students with an edge in the increasingly competitive landscape of college admissions. We start by asking the tough questions, digging deep to understand our clients, finding out what makes them tick to help create a list of colleges that represents their interests and passions. Our job is to help each student find his or her voice in the admissions process through their essays, personal statements and other

Having just received the good news that my son's 1st quarter grades were all "A"s I think it's a…read moregood time to Yelp it!! (FYI He has never in his 16 years earned grades like this!!!) Jesse from Student-Tutor walked me through the process of selecting a tutor for my high school aged son in the subjects of Algebra 2 and Physics. (We just moved here from out of state so I totally relied on Yelp reviews to find Student-Tutor.) I received a detailed bio on the selected tutor. He is a local college student and is flexible with his schedule and works very hard with my son twice per week. He comes to the house so it is much easier for me and a more comfortable environment for my son. So far I can say that Student-Tutor has been a life saver for me (and my son)!!

I used student tutor last year my daughter and had a wonderful tutor named Alyssa. I started back…read moreup again this year for my daughter who needs additional help in math, this time we have a tutor named Heather. Heather is phenomenal, she is so helpful and my daughter really understands what she is saying. Heather is extremely flexible with scheduling and is always so willing to help. I have had a wonderful experience with student tutor and I highly recommend them.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for a successful way of penetrating the college athletics market…read moreand gaining exposure to coaches nationwide. SAS sets you up with a wide array of options and does all of the dirty work for you with their first-class staff, technology, and strategy. They are there to hold your hand along the way to assure you that you make your dreams come true of being a college athlete!

Rex and his staff are absolutely AMAZING!! My daughter was a highly recruited Div 1 goalkeeper who…read morecommitted her sophomore year in Highschool. Unfortunately the coach was let go my daughters senior year of Highschool. She quickly knew that the school she was committed to was the wrong choice for her for many different reasons. So, Rex and his world class marketing team came into the picture in the late spring of my daughters Senior year. Candidly, they were unbelievable!! In a matter of days they had done ALL their homework on my daughter and was able to get a profile together that accurately described my daughter and what she was looking for. In a matter of days, my daughter had her own personal website up for all the college coaches in America to view. Within a week Rex and his team had a marketing campaign pulled together and took my daughter out to the world looking for a new school to play soccer at. As one could imagine, my daughter and I were terrified we screwed up her entire college career. I was told by Rex to take a deep breath and let them go to work and do what they do. HIS EXACT WORDS, "WE GOT THIS, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, LEAVE EVERYTHING TO US". Within days our phone started blowing up with calls from college recruiters, top schools in the nation were phoning. She got more offers and interest than we ever thought possible. My daughter got more of the proper exposure she needed than any club coach could ever get her. They did exactly what they said they would do and did it when they said they would do it. More importantly, they put our fears and concerns to rest!! I would never try to go through this type of process without Rex and his team ever again. They're the epitome of excellence & professionalism. They don't come any better than Rex and his team!! You can count on them in every aspect of the college journey. Hire them and let the pros do their job, they're the best in the business!!

We have used TutorDoctor for years. This service has been especially helpful during the pandemic…read morewith online learning to get the help from a tutor (via Zoom) who cares about our child and understands their needs. When we first started with TutorDoctor, our first tutor was not a great match but they were happy to listen to our feedback and send someone who worked better for our child's personality. We especially like Cydnee -- a tutor who is a Harvard student herself! You can choose online or in-person tutoring.

From the owner: Tutor Doctor serves many parts of Arizona with one-to-one, in-home, & online tutoring and SAT, ACT…read moreand AP test preparation on robust digital platforms to students in the greater Phoenix area. Students need a support system, whether they’re struggling in the classroom setting or just need some variety to homeschool. Our custom-selected, local tutors provide that support and help them rebuild confidence and motivation. By focusing on the individual our tutors often serve as mentors, as well as academic coaches. We are proud to be a registered vendor for ESA and ClassWallet, and we are a Preferred Partner of AZ Friends of Foster.