Had my niece take a SAT course over the summer and the teachrs has been super helpful. She loved…read morethe english teachr because that teachr made classes fun and easy to understan. She showed me her test scores from class and it went up 200 points I was so hapy for her. The stuff they provide for students has been helping her alot since her class ended. Thank you Excel Test Prep for preparing my niece for the SAT!

Lovely place, friendly staff, really great hospitality made sure that the students knew where to go…read morefor testing instructions were clear and precise. 10/10 would recommend!

Dr. Don approaches mathematical concepts from angles that make learning fun. He ensures that…read morestudents have a deeper understanding of the material and prepares students to succeed in classes that they take in school. He also personalizes his classes to ensure that every student understands the material. I definitely recommend MT Learning Center for any student who wants to get ahead in school.

My siblings and I have been students at MT for years. The tutors there are patient and accomodates…read moreto the tutee's needs. The main tutor, Mr. Don Juang, makes concepts a lot clearer than school teachers do. Moreover, if you have problems, he'll go over them with you. At times, he'll even let in some jokes that makes the class more than just "a place to learn." He is the reason why I managed to remember the quadratic formula easily in middle school (and I still do). Additionally, the college counseling service price is quite affordable, and my counselor knows how to bring out the best of my writing for my college application essays. Ms. Shovanne Juang is direct, but really nice and helpful in guiding me during the application! I reccomend MT a lot if you're struggling in academics ! (also there's shops near by you can visit during your 10 minute breaks).

Our family had an outstanding experience with Mill Creek Academy. After interviewing 7-8 other…read morecollege counseling firms, we immediately noticed how different their approach was. From the very beginning, the team took the time to really get to know our son and made him feel like he was their only client. Their one-on-one attention and guidance throughout the entire application process were truly exceptional. What stood out most was how they treated us like family rather than just another client, and that care showed at every step of the way. They did so much more than help with applications. They guided him in choosing a major and researching colleges, helped him brainstorm and refine his personal storytelling, prepared him for interviews, and supported him in building a strong and balanced academic plan. They also checked in regularly to make sure he stayed on track and helped him build a strategy that matched his goals. Their experienced team stayed closely involved the whole time, which made a very stressful process feel organized and manageable. We are so happy that our son was accepted to his top choice school (a top ten university globally!), but what really stands out to us is the experience along the way. Mill Creek Academy focused on growth, confidence, and finding the right fit, not just the end result. The process mattered just as much as the outcome, and we are very grateful for their support, expertise and genuine care. I HIGHLY recommend them to any family going through the college admissions process. They are truly S-tier!!

Ms. Wong was instrumental in guiding my daughter throughout the entire college application process,…read moreand always with such great care and professionalism. My daughter, who is now on her way to start at one of her dream schools, feels the same. Here are my daughter's words: For the last three years, and throughout the entire college admissions process, Ms. Wong truly played a huge role - in her constant support, vast knowledge, and steady guidance. I am so grateful for her. She always provided quick responses regarding any questions I had about the overwhelming college process, and she always gave them with kindness, motivation, and genuine care! I could tell without a doubt that she truly wanted to see me succeed and thrive, and she would always motivate me to do my best. I would also like to shout-out Ms. Lin for her amazing college essay coaching help. Ms. Lin provided invaluable feedback to college essays and is so sweet and kind. I will always be grateful for their support.

As the first teenager in my family going to an American university, I was looking for someone who…read morecan guide me through my high school career. Although I got a lot of information from my peers and my friends, Tony was able to guide me in understanding the information and applying it to myself. When it came to college essays, I can't thank Albert enough. In the beginning, we spent a lot of time talking about me and my life. Our discussions really helped me understand myself, so when it came to actually writing my essays, it was a lot easier to figure out what I wanted to write about. Not only was he really good at editing the essay, but he helped me show the ideas that I wanted to share with the college in my writing.

Tony is a great mentor and counselor. He strategically guided and helped to prep my son's college…read moreapplication, and helped him to get admissions from multiple top schools in business majors with scholarships. Tony is very organized and followed closely with every step in the application process. Tony also adjusted the plan after my son got his EA results which was very helpful. I highly recommend Tony!

My son is East Bay Math student for last six months and his math grade is improved a lot. I learned…read morefrom him that Ms Maya is very patient teacher and he looks forward to his classes. She is very open to make up classes and accommodate the request if it does not work out for us. Below is his feedback. "I really recommend East Bay Math because I feel free to ask questions, and she will definitely help you improve your grades. It is a 1 on 2 class which means 2 students and one tutor. Before my grades weren't so pretty but now, I'm an A+ student in Math! She does give homework but only 5-10 questions."

My son is in 7th grade and was struggling with math. After about 2 months of tutoring with Maya,…read morehis grade has improved significantly, and he's understanding the material much better. The personal attention really helped him. He also did very well on a recent quiz. Maya is patient and explains concepts clearly. We appreciate her help.

I have been going to C2 for about two years now, and I have been taking English sessions with…read moreteacher Brandon and teacher Angelica. My grades have improved and I have a better grasp of English. Ms. Mahrukh is very nice and welcoming every time I enter C2. I enjoy learning at C2. 10/10

Definitely recommend this place. My daughter is in high school struggling with Chemistry. As her…read moreschool did not have any teachers, and it was an online teacher. We signed up with C2, and now my daughter's grade is all A+. Of it was not for her tutor her at C2 Education, when would have been still struggling. I am honestly very comfortable leaving me child their getting the great education they provide, and also knowing that they will help, and supervise her.

I would like to recommend HS2 for its long-term support of my son from 8th through 12th grade. The…read morecounselors consistently encouraged him to join clubs, communicate with teachers, and participate in summer and winter camps. These experiences helped him understand what he needed to do to prepare for a good college in the future. Through regular monthly meetings, the counselors reminded and motivated him to maintain strong grades, even when he faced academic challenges. Their guidance helped him stay focused and confident. In 12th grade, the weekly essay writing sessions and seminars for college registration and interview were especially helpful. I would like to give special thanks to Brendan for his support with essay writing - without his guidance and patience, my son would not have been able to complete his essays successfully. These sessions helped him stay on schedule and approach the application process calmly rather than with panic. Knowing that other students were going through the same process also helped him feel supported and not alone. I would also like to thank Peter Pan, who consistently helped solve problems whenever they came up. His dedication and responsiveness made a real difference throughout this journey. HS2 has played a meaningful role in my son's growth and college preparation, and I truly appreciate the entire team's commitment and care.

They scan pages from Barron's and Kaplan's prep books and put them in their own little packets as…read moreif it's their own material (copyright infringement by the way). Basically they don't provide you with anything accessible on your own. It's definitely a huge scam.

I think 3 stars is about right for this company…read more While we loved the counselor assigned to us over the last three years, my son came to the realization that Zenith was not the best fit for him. Pros: - Counselor provided great accountability, along with to-do lists and helpful action points. A summary followed each monthly counseling session. Sessions are usually 30 minutes in length. - Flexible scheduling on Calendly, - Counselor was encouraging and thoughtful. Counselor took feedback from the parent (me) seriously and integrated it with my son's desires and needs, to build a plan. Steps to reach that plan were clear. - Counselor was consistent. We never had to change counselors, so that points toward some worker retention, although Glassdoor seems to indicate otherwise. - Counselor suggested challenging routes (e.g. competitions and summer programs) to help build my son's resume. We implemented quite a number of the suggestions. - As you can tell, I give our counselor 5 stars. We had the same counselor in 6th/7th, 8th, and 9th grade. Cons: - More expensive than other companies. I am currently using another program for my younger son that is $10,000 less. Also, Zenith's price tag only gets you help for 5 school applications. More application help = more money, but they will tell you that once you've write enough for 5 schools, then you have enough material for future use. Recently, Zenith is trialing a discounted pre-pay option, which I had wanted to take advantage of, until my son asked to stop services. - Mediocre first impression, and distasteful lasting impression (of program execution). While his YouTube video sucks you in, when I actually met Kevin (the program director), I found him to be rather condescending. As a working professional, and as a potential client at the time (back in 2022), I thought that I would have received more of a red carpet roll-out. However, it was explained that they were interviewing us just as much as we were interviewing them. OK. Hmm. I should have stopped right there, but I went with Zenith because of their focus on "The Big Three," which are medicine, engineering, and law. I was hoping that Zenith would focus my son on his field of study, which Zenith did deliver. However, over these formative middle school and early high school years, it appears that over specialization can also drive kids away from a field of study. I gather that my son might have felt "stuck," and maybe pushing him in a particular direction just made him feel bad. Lesson Learned (for me). - Marketing, or hugely promoting, partner companies. We felt that Zenith pushed Polygence, which provides a "research experience" for their clients. Polygence also costs an exuberant amount, which I was willing to pay for, but which my son didn't want me to pay for. He said that the price point for Polygence just wasn't worth it to him. The option to use Polygence was brought up an uber amount of times, but for the record, our counselor did say that it was A-OK if we did not want to go with Polygence. - English? My son did apply to the some suggested summer programs. I was my understanding that his essays were passed up to a panel for editing, which was then passed back down to him for revisions. I read some of his essays for these programs and felt that Zenith could have helped him develop more imagery, to help him stand out more. Their editing suggestions felt a bit "canned," and I wish they would have invested more time into teaching my son how to write. If this is the way that they treat the kids' summer applications, I can only imagine how much (or rather, how little) they do for the real college essays. Overall, Yelpers not only look at quality, but they also look at whether or not a product has good economic value. Does Zenith present a decent product? I would say yes. Does Zenith provide a stellar enough product for its pricing? I would say no. Also, Zenith does not appear to offer SAT/ACT prep, nor financial aid counseling, or at least I have not experienced it. I hope that my review has been comprehensive enough for the owner to take note. I went on a call about a year ago to express some of these concerns, but I was not fully assured that they would be addressed. This does not bode well, and it took my son to see it and shake some sense into me.

I am sharing my experience so other families can make an informed decision…read more In February 2026, I was charged approximately $4,500 for automatic renewal without receiving any advance reminder or notice. When I discovered the charge, I contacted the academy immediately to request cancellation and a refund. I was informed that my request was submitted after an internal deadline and that no refund would be issued. Shortly afterward, my child's enrollment was terminated, and his access to all learning materials was removed, even though I had already paid in full and he had been working on those materials for over a year. At no point did anyone reach out to understand my situation or try to resolve the matter collaboratively. I later explained that I was experiencing financial hardship after losing my job, and that this unexpected charge was causing significant stress. Only after I escalated the matter and mentioned disputing the charge with my credit card issuer was my child's enrollment reinstated. This reinstatement occurred without any acknowledgment of the distress caused or explanation of their earlier actions. In addition, I was disappointed with the level of service provided for the price. The program consisted of approximately one half-hour session per month, often covering similar topics repeatedly. In my experience, the value did not match the cost. While services have now resumed, the overall handling of this situation felt unprofessional and unfair. I believe families deserve clearer communication about renewals, more transparency, and more compassionate customer service. I hope this review helps others ask the right questions before enrolling.