Because admissions consultants represent such a significant investment, I wanted to make sure I…read moreworked with a consultant who'd have a night-and-day impact on my Kellogg application. But, it was challenging to evaluate that before committing to move forward with one firm. I'm sharing this review of Beth because she was exactly what I was looking for. In my admissions call, the admissions officer told me one of my application reviewers said they were hard-pressed to find anything wrong with my application. Beth made a significant impact on my application in two ways: (1) In all areas of the application, especially the essays, she maximized the portion of content that Kellogg admissions officers care about. Before working with Beth, I had iterated my essays several times and thought they were in a decent spot. After she reviewed, it turned out only a small fraction was content Kellogg admissions officers actually care about. We worked together to maximize the portion of the content admissions officers care about and pared down the rest. (2) While I had a high-level idea of what a good application looked like, I didn't have a crystal clear picture, and as a consequence, I found I would iterate on application components much more than necessary because I wanted to be sure they were as good as possible. Beth let me know when each one was in a good state so I could focus my time effectively, and that allowed me to put adequate effort into every portion of the application. There's nothing magic in those two items, which is why I recommend her so highly: I'm confident that her impact on my application is repeatable with any application. I could tell in working with her that she's evaluated thousands of Kellogg applications, and that makes her uniquely suited to advise in those two areas.

I'm so thankful that I chose to work with the SBC team, and particularly Amy Hazen, my consultant…read more The MBA admissions process is grueling, and I knew that I needed a partner who would guide me through the journey with patience, understanding, and expertise. The SBC team works together to create a holistic experience. Bill took the time to understand my goals before pairing me with a consultant. Amy spent countless hours with me understanding what made me tick and helping me translate that into an application. Beth flight tested my application and made sure that there weren't any glaring holes, and Anthony helped me prep for my Wharton Team Based Discussion. By far the most valuable part of this process was having Amy by my side. No question was too trivial for her, and she had limitless patience with me as I obsessed over every detail of my application. Amy's most valuable contribution, however, was her ability to help me focus on the RIGHT details. It is easy to lose sight of what you are building as you write the applications from the ground up, and it can be particularly challenging not to write applications based on what you THINK the AdComms WANT to hear. Amy encouraged me to embrace my authentic voice, and ensured that I was telling a story that highlighted who I am as a human. Thanks to Amy and the SBC team I was admitted to FIVE MBA programs: GSB, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, and Stern (with a full ride).

LA Tutors did everything we needed to get our son prepared for the ISEE. Communication was great…read moreand test scores went up. What more do you need??!! Would definitely use them again!

Arash and his team of tutors are so intuitive and supportive where it makes the process of leveling…read moreup feel so easy and mindless. The tutor we had was so patient and articulat, explained everything with grace and calm that it left my son feeling confident and proud. my sons scores increased dramatically and we achieved our goal. Truly the best in town.

The name does not lie! I was searching around to find a physical tutor for my 6th grader because he…read moreis not very responsive to the online zoom tutoring. I was in contact with another company who seemed to give me the run around having a tutor lined up and then a different reason to cancel each time, however I kept dealing with this company because I thought it was my only option since Covid and everyone being extra cautious ( understandably). I decided to do another search with my fingers cross that I would find someone who was willing to tutor face to face and I hit the jackpot with Rebecca! She was so polite and professional, she listened to my needs and my sons needs. She told me she would call be back the next day and she did! With two tutor options! My son was sitting in our backyard with his mask, with his tutor and his mask on by the end of the week. Best part beside Rebecca coming through when I thought I had no other options my son loves his tutor! They spend 2 hours a day, 3 days a week together. I make sure to wipe the table they use outside down with Clorox each time, I also don't allow anyone else to be outside with them and as I said both wear their masks. We've asked if we could continue with the tutor through the school year and he's kindly accepted. I will recommend her to anyone seeking home school help!

Benjamin helped me prepare for my SAT exam and my essays for school. He is a professional tutor who…read moretaught me how to be disciplined. He not only was my tutor, but he also gave me good advice regarding my future academic path. My sister and I got admitted at UC Berkeley and UCI, respectively. I definitely recommend him as an experienced tutor.

One of the most unassuming tutors I've come across in my academic career, Mike has a natural talent…read morein guiding students through the college/graduate application process. There is a great deal of authenticity in his teaching approach; he is one of the few tutors who practices what he preaches. Should his own tools and tips not work for his students, he easily adapts, taking time out to learn about his students before formulating alternative methods. I admire the honesty he has with himself, only taking on a limited number of students at any given time. I've had the pleasure of working with Mike on two occasions: during college applications and later in my professional career. He is whole heartedly dedicated to each person's academic journey and is easily one of the best kept secrets in the tutoring industry.

Three years ago, Mike assisted my daughter with her college essay--got her first choice college…read morewith 50% merit aid and her essay was the only one published in her high school literary magazine. This fall, he guided my son through the essay writing process, finding an unusual personal topic where my son's qualities could shine. The result was an incredible thoughtful piece that has blown away every adult who has seen it. Mike also raised his sights above his high school's recommendations, encouraging him to apply to more challenging universities. My son was admitted to his first choice college in early decision, ahead of several friends with better academic records. Also notable is how well he communicates with parents, his straightforward billing and how painless he makes the process for parent and student. Now he going to help my son solidify his writing process before he starts college.

We had a pleasure of working with Meghan when we were looking for a tutor for our homeschooled 5…read moreyear old. From the first meeting, I could tell she understood me as a parent and what I was looking for my child. She has a gentle, playful approach with the kids. She is very good at learning the interests & strengths of kids and working on the areas that need improvements. The knowledge and experience she has earned by raising her own children and teaching/working with kids of different age group is extremely valuable. She is definitely very patient with kids. My 5 year old loves her and is always looking forward to their weekly tutoring session. She built a unit plan with scope & sequence for Math & ELA for my child focusing on growth mindset which is what we wanted. I feel so lucky to have found her to work with my child.

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David the owner is quick to respond and has quality tutors available, one of which is currently…read morehelping my daughter with Calculus BC. Prices are reasonable and he offers both virtual and in person options.

David and his team are amazing. They are experts not only in math but in helping you understand and…read morepass your classes. I would highly recommend them. I'm glad I took a chance and they were able to help me a lot. Aside from being great at their job they are excellent human beings who truly care about the students and want to see them succeed.

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Finding a tutor in Los Angeles was much more complicated than I expected. As someone who values…read moreeducation I did not want to hit a tutor for someone in my family without doing my best to ensure they were the perfect tutor for the job. I searched high and low (including online tutoring sites that let you choose your tutor) the outcome was fruitless.  Tutors who swore to have years of experience either were not as familiar with the material as they claimed or could not eloquently TEACH it. Also, the companies that charged ridiculous amounts like $150/hr did not show much for it. I know this because when trying Tutor Me LA, I also hired another tutor from a high-end tutoring company and Tutor Me LA's tutor was not only cheaper but MUCH MORE proficient.  We needed a few tutors - A gmat tutor, LSAT tutor, and a Math tutor. EVERY SINGLE tutor Tutor Me LA sent over was great. Their Guarantee took any hesitancy we had about scheduling a session and now I see why. This place offers outstanding service and their tutors are just fantastic.  Do your research. Make sure you find a tutor that can commit. Call this place first :)

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My son has been receiving services from the Ladder Method for the last year and we could not be…read morehappier with his experience and outcomes!! I would recommend their services to any individual seeking assistance or parent seeking help for their child's executive functioning skills! We also live out of state and they have been great about accommodating our needs.

Nicole and her team of tutors are amazing. They have helped our kids with everything from…read moreEnglish/writing to AP Physics and AP Calculus. Everyone is professional, fully vetted, responsive and so engaging and easy to work with. Nicole has saved our kids' butts on more than one occasion! I highly recommend them!

The owner Nicole connected me with the tutor that best fit my strengths immediately. We worked on…read moremy resume and sending cover letters. This is not only for kids. Her services changed my life and will be sending all my kids to her company.