During the college application process, my son needed help editing his essays. We were referred to Robert by a friend, and we have been blown away by how perfectly he met my son's needs! He helped my son to dig deep and come up with meaningful and thoughtful content to write about. He offered clear and effective tips to help structure in the essay writing process. He was able to take mundane topics and helped my son transform them into an exciting read on paper. Robert is a magical wordsmith! I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs help with the college application essays! read more

Robert worked with my daughter on bringing her ACT scores up significantly. My daughters comment after meeting with Robert one time was, "Wow, I learned more in that one session than I did in 4 sessions at another test prep location." He is patient and addresses the mental side of the test prep game as well. He is also highly knowledgeable about what colleges are looking for in a college essay. read more

Robert was an excellent tutor for my daughter regarding the ACT exam. He came highly recommended by friends. His teaching style and approach to understanding the exam was flawless. I would definitely recommend him to other students! Patrice Gordon read more

Transcend certainly lives up to its name! Robert and his team helped my son improve his ACT score by 25%, which in turn helped him get into his dream school. Transcend is an outstanding prep program, as well a terrific guide for the entire college application process. Worth every penny! read more

Robert was referred to us by a few different parents. He is patient, personable and related well to our student. He pinpointed strengths and weaknesses based on practice tests. From there, they honed in and made goals between appointments. She raised her ACT 5 points, (6 if you super score!). It was definitely an investment but well worth! I would recommend Robert to anyone who needs some extra help preparing for the ACT or SAT. read more

Thank you Robert for being a perfect fit for my son! You helped him tremendousky with his organization and motivation for ACT studying.

Robert is an amazing test prep coach, the best in the business! His reviews are great because of his proven ability to help students succeed on the ACT and SAT. Robert has worked with both my son and daughter over the last 4 years helping them prepare and achieve the test scores needed to both be accepted into their top choice universities. Each kid is different and learns differently. Robert has the ability to adjust to the individual students needs. I have referred him to many of my friends and they all have experienced the same great results with their kids. I highly recommend Robert. He is worth every penny as you will not find any better college test prep help for your kids. read more

Both of my daughters were very fortunate to have Missy as their tutor! We have know her for a long time and knew she had the knowledge and ability to help my daughters with their different needs. My eldest was applying to grad school and needed to brush up on math and my youngest was studying for the SAT. Missy's kindness and patience helped both girls relax and focus and learn the skills and gain the confidence to ace their respective tests. I highly recommend Transcend! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Robert. His knowledge and his ability to connect with our daughter was extremely helpful. Together they set a game plan. This kept her focused and on task. Knowing she had a scheduled appointment made her put the work in ahead of time. His ACT strategies, helpful hints where personalized based on her strengths. She had a clear plan going into her test. This eased her stress and gave her so much confidence. I was so touched when Robert checked in with her after the test. This personal touch reflects who he is and how much he cares. I highly recommend Robert and will be using his tutoring services again for my other child. read more

Bob was recommended to me by a friend and we hired him to work with our son to take the ACT test. His approach was highly interactive, encouraging and low key - a perfect combination for our son. Being a former scholar-athlete, he related well to my son who is a strong sports enthusiast and athlete. Bob unlocked the potential in our son and gave him the tools and motivation to work hard and improve his score dramatically. He got into his top pick college early admission and is now enjoying his senior year without worries about college. read more

All great things to say about this company and Robert DeMars. My daughter had nothing less than a great experience, tutoring and prepping for the ACT with Robert. Her scores from the ACT are going to put her in a great position to get into one of the schools on the top of her list. He is so knowledgable, so smart, with a very relaxed, and comfortable disposition which made the learning process so smooth. He was responsive and always very communicative. The college essay pod was also extremely well coordinated and helpful. The confidence my daughter had with her college essay after just the first writing session with Robert and Marissa was so invaluable. And the relief it gave me as a parent was just as invaluable. I highly recommend Robert and Marissa and their company, Transcend Prep. read more

Robert is the best tutor I have ever worked with in any class, subject, or test preparation course. I improved my ACT score from 24 to 30 in just a few sessions with him. He was willing to work at my pace, and set the precedent that if I was willing to complete all of my work between sessions, he would get me exactly where I wanted to go. His understanding of the reading section particularly made a huge difference for me. Robert got me to think about how the ACT wanted me to think about the questions, and changed my mentality completely. I ended up at my dream school, and have continued to employ many of the strategies he taught me in college. P.S. He's also an amazing guy who can get along with anyone, which makes training for standardized exams much more enjoyable for all of his students. read more

Robert is amazing!! He tutored my brother and I for both of the standardized tests and left a positive impact on our education and our daily lives. He has an encouraging attitude while teaching and helped us improve our scores tremendously. Anyone who works with Robert is extremely lucky! read more

My son was originally tutored by someone else and he became so frustrated because his ACT score went down after countless hours of tutoring, not to mention the money we spent. We were crunched for time since my son wanted to re-test September of senior year. Robert fit my son in his busy summer schedule where ever he could and focused on my son's strengths. He was able to connect with my son and boost his confidence in a way our previous tutor could not. As a result, my son's ACT score went up 3 points (4 points for a Superscore) which opened up a lot of potential schools for him. We will definitely be using Robert for our younger boys as well. read more

Robert is a top notch ACT/SAT tutor! With his help, my son's ACT score surpassed his target score. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I look forward to working with him again soon for my other two children. read more

Robert was an excellent tutor for our son. He has such a calm demeanor and relates very well to young adults. We especially liked how he instilled a sense of self confidence in our son and his abilities which translated to an increase in his SAT scores. The college admission process is wreaked with stress and Robert was a calming force amidst it all. His work with our son on his essay was also invaluable. Robert is very knowledgable about what colleges are looking for and helps students rise to that level. I highly recommend him! read more

Robert tutored both of my kids in ACT prep. We felt fortunate to find him. He has a welcoming personality, easy to work with, and put my kids at ease. He made the process a lot easier, and helped them both perform well on the exams. He also tutored my daughter with math, which is not her strong suit. I would highly recommend! read more

Robert is an excellent ACT and SAT tutor who guided both of my kids through the challenging months of test prep and exam taking. He is extremely knowledgeable of the nuances of both exams and coached my kids with test taking strategies to significantly better their test scores and eventually end up at the school of their dreams. One important thing I'd like to mention about Robert is that he is also a very likable and kind person. Kids are under a lot of pressure to do well on their standardized exams, but having someone they can trust and relate to like Robert made all of the difference in the world. I wholeheartedly recommend Robert and Transcend Educational Group. read more

We found Bob through my daughter's college application counselor after she didn't do well on her first SAT try. She had only six weeks to prepare before her next test, so we scheduled three 1-on-1 sessions with Bob. I sat in for the first session to see if this is a good fit and Bob just blew me away. I wish we could have scheduled more sessions with him but due to my daughter's school and sports schedule, we had to settle for three. Between sessions, Bob would send more test materials for my daughter to practice with. He has also boosted my daughter's confidence in a very effective way. We just recently got her 2nd SAT score back, and it is nearly perfect!! I don't think she could have done it without Bob's help, so thank you, Bob! read more

Robert really helps teach one how to test, not just specific material. He is always very patient and sweet. He never fails to find new ways of explaining ideas to his students if they do not understand. Through his years of experience, Robert knows many of the best sources to help one study and learn. With an open-minded student, Robert can greatly improve one's testing ability and scores. read more

Robert was incredibly helpful in preparing our son to navigate the college testing and application process. Robert builds a great rapport with his students and provides them with test-taking strategies and skills that make standardized testing more manageable and less stressful. Robert was helpful in brainstorming a variety of topics to help our son narrow down and address college essay prompts. Thank you, Robert! read more

Robert DeMars was an exceptional SAT tutor for our son, who, because of Robert's help, was accepted into his first choice for college a few weeks ago. Preparing for these standardized tests can be grueling, stressful and doubt-inducing. Robert's style of tutoring is an antidote to this tense process; he is patient, calm, grounded, self-assured, tactical, and, most importantly, confidence-inducing. After Robert's hard work, my son headed into those tests with a plan and with much more self-confidence than on prior tests. It worked. He got the scores he needed. We are very proud of our son. But we are also very grateful that he got a chance to work with Robert. read more

Robert is a walking test prep! I have a son who is very smart, book smart and has Aspergers. Over the years, we have used various tutors and my son can see right through them if they don't know what they are talking about. Robert impressed my son the very first time they met. Robert has proven test taking strategies that really work. My son was super confident going into the exam and had a game plan for success. He nailed it on his first try. Both for ACT and SAT. I have a daughter who is in 9th grade and she too will be working with Robert to get the best score possible for these exams. read more

I worked with Robert for ACT tutoring. He was super helpful and very knowledgeable. After I tutored with Bobby for a couple months my ACT score went up 5 points. read more

My daughter, who after completing a test prep program elsewhere, took the SAT several times and did not fare well. She was completely demoralized and became increasingly nervous about taking additional SATs. We were referred to Bob DeMars who not only set up a successful plan of attack for her (as she only had one month to go before her next test) but helped her with her confidence, which I believe was one of the biggest factors in her inability to perform well. Bob's strategy was multi faceted and highly successful. My daughter took the test about a month after starting with Bob and was able to raise her score significantly. She also completed Transcend's common app essay workshop, which I believe produced a very captivating and interesting essay. She applied Early Action to her number one school and we recently heard that she was accepted! Thank you, Bob!!! read more

This was our second time utilizing Robert and his services. The first time was with my daughter, Kaitlin, while she was prepping for the SAT. At this time, Robert did one-on-one tutoring with her. He not only helped her improve her test scores by 200 points, but helped her build her confidence while taking the test as well. When it was time for our second daughter to start preparing for the ACT, I spoke with Robert and he suggested a POD for her to improve her scores. Because of the time commitment, she was hesitant but soon became friends with the students in her POD and looked forward to attending the morning sessions every Saturday and Sunday. Not only did she improve her ACT score by 6 points, she is confident that she can do better and is taking the upcoming test in April. Robert focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of each student and works with them by teaching the different test taking techniques. He has a passion for his students to succeed and to become confident test takers! I highly recommend him and Transcend for any and all test prep you may need! read more

I highly recommend Transcend Educational Group. Robert and his partner are the ultimate in ACT and SAT tutors. He has proven success in helping students succeed in raising their scores as well as helping them with test-taking strategies. He also knows how to work with individual students' strengths and areas of need. He is really an expert with both of these tests and understands all of the nuances and teaches these to the students. Robert knows how to relate to different students learning styles and adapts accordingly. He doesn't stress the student or the parents out during a very stressful time. There is not another ACT or SAT tutor I would recommend. Robert is the best out there and during this time you want only the best. read more

Bob is the best in the business! Because I have had five kids take the ACT and SAT, I have experienced several different test prep options. I would not recommend anyone else! After a thorough assessment, he shaped his curriculum to each of my kid's needs. Bob's tutoring sessions increased their test taking knowledge, confidence and their scores! read more

Robert is the absolute best tutor for the ACT and the SAT. I almost hate to recommend him because I have more children and I don't want to share him! He helped my daughter increase her score tremendously and really taught her the way to succeed with these difficult tests. It would be impossible not to improve with Robert's help. He fully understands the test and teaches the kids the same. He is a master. And let's put the test aside for a minute, Robert is an amazing individual who is a pleasure to know. Do not use anyone else for the SAT or ACT! Robert is the top. read more

Robert Demars is nothing short of amazing. Two of my sons worked with him to raise their ACT scores and we had incredible results. It was a huge plus that Robert is a great guy and both boys really bonded with him. You will be so pleased if you use him. Both of my sons got into the school they were hoping for thanks to Robert! read more

Robert had a huge influence on my son's test-taking ability. He taught him how to take the SAT in addition to the test content. He taught him about mindfulness in a pressure situation, and made the SAT less boring. My son and him worked really well together, and my son's scores increased over 200 points as a result of the training. Robert knows what he is doing. We would use him again. read more

Robert was not only a great teacher and raised my daughter's ACT score, he did so by providing her with test-taking strategies and skills that made the ACT less stressful. But also, he was really enthusiastic and extremely fun to work with. His insight on my daughter's college essays were intelligent and helpful, elevating my daughter's skills as a writer, and pushing my daughter to think bigger. Thank you so much Robert! read more

This is the best test prep around! I really can't say enough about this group and I wish I could give them even more stars! They've helped my daughter so much, and when it came down to her college choices, she had a wide variety of top schools to choose from. In the end, she chose University of Michigan and is doing great! My son has been doing test prep with Bob for about a year now, and will be applying to some top colleges for business. Bob has helped my son jump up 6 points on his ACT. We appreciate the care and dedication Bob has given our children, thank you Transcend!!!! read more

I want to sincerely thank Marissa for her help during Alyssa's college application process. It's a big undertaking, and Marissa's help was invaluable. I feel that Alyssa did a great job with all her essays, and Marissa's input, guidance, editing, and general management of the process was absolutely terrific. The end result was a series of well-written essays that really captured who Alyssa is as a person and integrated that into the various college prompts. In addition, there were many lessons Alyssa learned along the way regarding time management, critical thinking, and strategic writing that can't be ignored. It's overwhelming for most high school kids to tackle the college application process (while doing school work, sports, and having a social life) and hard for most parents to "plug into the process" and try to help (while trying to avoid the requisite arguments). College admissions are so competitive, and it was comforting for me to know that Marissa is on the cutting edge of what the colleges were looking for, and she always had the best strategy for each situation that arose. We are so grateful we had Marissa and her team on our side, and we could not have done it without her! Marissa also prepared Alyssa for her SAT, as well as earlier math courses. She creates a great rapport with students and is an excellent tutor. She takes a genuine interest in a student's life-- way more than just tutoring. Her patience and kindness helped Alyssa to relax, and we could not have been happier with Marissa! As we move on to yet another chapter in our household, we will miss seeing her here at our dining room table! read more

We can't say enough great things about Robert, not only as a test prep tutor, but also as a person. Upon first meeting him, you can't help but be drawn to his laid back and friendly personality. Just minutes into our daughter's first tutoring session, he quickly connected with, and had her totally engaged and at ease. Possessing a true gift for assessing a student's strengths and weaknesses, he adjusted his pace accordingly, and gave her several helpful pointers and various test taking strategies, sending her into the ACT with absolute confidence. We were extremely impressed with his extensive knowledge of the entire testing process, and after just a handful of sessions, he quickly helped our daughter improve her scores in every section on the ACT. When I asked my 17 year old what she thought about Robert as her tutor she said, "I actually enjoyed our sessions... it didn't feel like I was doing annoying ACT stuff." How many high schoolers can honestly say that about their test prep tutors? Robert has an ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate. If you are looking for someone that is organized, reliable, honest, kind, dedicated, truly cares about helping your student meet and exceed their test taking goals, and get phenomenal results, look no further than Robert DeMars. We have already recommended him to all of our friends, who have been equally thrilled, and look forward to working with him again with our other two children. Thanks, Robert, we're so grateful to have been touched by your many talents, and passion for what you do! read more

Robert is absolutely amazing and I would recommend him for anyone who is interested in achieving a better score or even just an understanding about the process and how the questions are designed. Robert was one of a handful of tutors referred by Jodi Sears from the Academic Match. I spoke with many different tutors and we ended up selecting Robert. He does not pressure you to purchase a "package" or make unrealistic promises as many other companies do. Robert initially identified which test (ACT or SAT) was best suited for our son. While tutoring our son, I had the chance to listen in several times and often marveled at the manner in which Robert explained and described the questions, how to decipher what the question was really asking and the best method to find the correct answer. Robert definitely has that unique ability to interact and connect with high school age students. From the first practice ACT to the latest "real" test our son's score increased several points. The test next month is planned as our son's last attempt and we are hopeful his score will increase another point or more. Book appointments early as his popularity can make it challenging to get an appointment if your own schedule is busy. Thank you again Robert for your expertise! read more

AMAZING ACT/SAT tutor! Robert is an absolute must when it comes to preparing your child for the grueling process of ACT/SAT testing for college. Our son had pretty severe test anxiety. He took the ACT cold, with no prep the first time. After sessions with Robert, and his calm and wonderful guidance, our son was able to relax and eventually do incredibly well on the ACT. He scored extremely high, his score went up significantly, and he got into many of his top choices for college. Robert has such a fabulous rapport with teens. He truly understands how to connect with them by making them feel comfortable and he makes the tutoring interesting and fun. He covers every section of the test, including preparing and structuring essays which really helped our son feel prepared and confident. Our daughter has recently started tutoring with Robert and we wouldn't dream of going through the testing process without his guidance. He instills confidence and preparation mixed with humor and life-lessons which honestly make this entire journey so much easier. We've recommended him so many times over the past few years! THANK YOU Robert! You are the BEST around! read more