My 14 year old daughter is usually pretty confident and gets great grades, but this quarter she…read morefound herself struggling with Algebra II. She's also very proud and stubborn sometimes, so she didn't ask for help until she was almost failing the quarter. With one day before her end of quarter exam, she finally asked me to find a tutor for her. I found Lance here on Yelp and he was able to fit her in for a last minute lesson. My daughter was being very timid on our way to meet him, and I could tell she was having a major confidence issue since school generally comes easy for her. We met Lance, and they got right to work as I sat at a nearby table to give them space, even though I'm pretty protective of my baby around strangers. After the hour was up, I saw the confidence back in my little girl's eyes again, and she was all smiles and compliments as we talked about how she liked Lance, and how the lesson went. She said she really likes him, and that he took the time to explain everything in detail. She also said he made the lesson really fun, and that it wasn't nearly as bad as she thought it was going to be. She was pretty stoked about the composition book he gave her with all of their notes and sample equations in it from her lesson. We will definitely be coming back, Lance really did a great job. Seeing my little girl that excited about learning, and watching that light return to her eyes made it worth every penny.

I have used Akamai Tutoring on and off from high school to college. If I didn't have a kind,…read morerespectful, and understanding tutor like Lance I never would of passed the chemistry, math or logic courses. Lance is very down to earth, calm and very easy to get along with. Lance also has a way of breaking up the work in easy ways so you earn A's!

We decided to enroll my daughter at MICAA because at 3 years old, she wasn't articulating as many…read morewords as we hoped for. We couldn't really tell if she was just really shy or was delayed in speech. What we liked about MICAA was that they doubled as behavior analysts and as a Kindergarten prep. We knew we wanted to enroll her in private school so it really was a double purpose. The tutors were amazing and so patient with my daughter. I believe she had Kylie, Cari and Alissa (as well as Luke who is no longer with them). They were all very patient and accommodating, helping my daughter blossom. They made sure we were always kept up to date by uploading electronic copies of what was done during class. My husband and I rarely brought her due to work and had grandma bring her, so it was really helpful to see what she was doing even though we weren't there. We opted for 1hr sessions which at first I thought was pretty long for a 3-4 year old but they keep the lessons engaging enough to keep their attention. If you decide to stick around, they have different parking options - paid street parking, paid lot parking and free parking across the street in Whole Foods/Ward. They are located perfectly because there are so many coffee shops, retail stores, parks and Ala Moana Beach within walking distance. The only take away was that Lins Snack Shop was downstairs making it a popular "post class" treat every week. In the end, my daughter got into both Punahou and 'Iolani - they even manifested it for us! Thank you, MICAA!

As someone who has been in education for 20 years I can say that this place is amazing. Our son who…read morehas ADHD was behind in school and after attending tutoring there was able to make great progress. Ms.Alissa and Ms. Carrie are very good at working with children of all ages and abilities. The individualized attention and programming they offer have really helped our son develop confidence and a love of learning. Would highly recommend them!

My child attended Juku for the better part of a year in preparation for the private school…read morekindergarten admission circus (iykyk). Admittedly, with our older child, we did not go this route because we thought it was a bit ridiculous to send a 4 year old to tutoring to get into kindergarten...esp a child who is very well behaved and academically advanced. However, despite that, the older child had difficulties going into the interview rooms and feeling comfortable working with unfamiliar adults at the interviews. The outcome wasn't what we had hoped and dreamed for her. We decided for our younger child that we'd bite the bullet and pay the hefty price tag to do all that we could to help her feel more comfortable and prepared for the interviews. And it worked! She got into our top choice after having a very easy (and fun, as she said) time at the interviews. The schools don't seem to be looking for the brightest student, but rather the student who can adapt to new environments, situations, peers, and adults. They seem to be looking for children who feel comfortable engaging and communicating effectively in these new environments with new people. Juku not only prepared our child academically, but socially with peers and adults. This was done through both the mock interviews and also switching up who the children work with 1:1 each time. The tutors are all very kind, fun, and encouraging. My child really enjoyed going! Though it can be shocking to feel the need to send a child to a tutor for a kindergarten interview, the way we looked at it, is that we are providing her with all the tools we can to help her succeed. If it works, great, and if not, we know we did all that we could to help her.

My son attends a public school that offers K-5th grade. We were undecided about continuing in the…read morepublic school system for the 6th grade or moving on to a private school but we wanted him to have options. Understanding that the SSAT is one of the metrics by which applicants are measured, we decided to take him to Juku to see how he would fare. After the initial test, Dr. Takahashi suggested that he would benefit from tutoring so we had him spend 2 hours twice a week starting in May with some breaks during the summer. To my surprise, he really enjoyed Juku! I have never heard him label school as fun so I had to ask how Juku was different from school. His reasons were "one to one" attention, "learning at my own pace", and learning from tutors who were "fun and eager to teach". He actually likes it so much that he wanted to continue tutoring after taking the SSAT! He took the SSAT in November, performed above the target range for the most competitive schools, and was ultimately admitted to all of the schools to which we applied. I can't say how much of a role his test scores played in his acceptances, but I think test-taking is a kind of skill useful for any student. He learned specific test-taking strategies for the SSAT, like skipping questions to avoid losing too many points. We also felt the practice tests at Juku helped him familiarize himself with the exam setting. Finally, Juku was available for any question about the application process along the way, a valuable resource in and of itself.

My son began attending Quick Stars Tutoring in 2023 before entering 6th grade for SSAT preparation,…read moreand Tracy has been a tremendous help from the very beginning. Scheduling sessions has always been easy, flexible, and consistent. They truly take the time to match students with the right tutor based on their individual needs, which reflects how professional and dedicated their team is. After taking about a year off, I noticed a slight decline in my son's study habits, which led us to enroll him again during his 8th grade year. Since returning, I have seen a tremendous improvement not only in his study habits, but also in his grades, confidence, and overall attitude toward learning. The support, structure, and encouragement provided by his tutors have made such a positive impact on his academic growth and motivation. His tutor this year, Theta, has especially helped build his confidence in math and strengthen his understanding of the material. As a result, he has received Honor Roll every quarter so far and felt much more confident taking the PSATs this year. I'm so grateful that we found Quick Stars Tutoring. Our son has genuinely enjoyed his experience and recognizes how much it has helped him academically over the years.

Quick Stars tutoring has been a great help!…read more We struggled to find a qualified and reliable tutor for my son to help him with calculus and physics during senior year. His tutor (Kyle) has been excellent. He explains concepts clearly and is flexible about how they use their time - for homework or study prep depending on what my son needs most. Quick Stars has helped my son feel more confident and improve his performance in math.

Daniel Morales, or Dan the Man, is a brightly intuitive communicator and an innovative tutor. His…read morecustomization of tutoring is on point with a student's skill level, and his interpersonal skills are particularly informative, inspiring, and empathic. Students will not only find Dan the Man to be a persuasive and effective tutor, but they'll also discover him to be a valuable mentor, a tremendous resource, and an excellent reference for their pursuits. After tutoring with Dan the Man, a student's confidence, comprehension, and resources improve tenfold.

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My son has been going to Excel Learning Center for 2 years now. He started in kindergarten for…read morereading and math enhancement with Ms. Sherry. She is so patient with him, and he looks forward to going to his tutoring lessons every week. Our son really enjoys working with her and is very motivated to learn. Ms. Karen is the one who oversees things and she is very accommodating with scheduling and has great communication. I would definitely recommend excel learning!

It is with great pleasure and gratitude to share that our son was accepted at Punahou School and…read moreIolani School for the year 2024-2025! He's never shown any interest in attending these schools and once he said he was, we signed him up for a 5 week Summer program prior to the October '23 SSAT. He looked forward to every session with his language arts and math tutors. Upon completion of the 5 week program, Karen was able to identify any areas he would need to strengthen. Additional bi-weekly sessions in September and a one time interview prep finalized his preparation to take the SSAT just one time! It is without a doubt the tutors were instrumental in preparing our son in every aspect of the SSAT, writing, and in his interview. Thank you for strengthening his confidence throughout the process and in his academics at his current school and wherever he ends up going (we have yet to decide). Mahalo, A very satisfied parent of a 6th grader

We are incredibly grateful for Megan's guidance throughout our school search process. Relocating to…read moreHawaii and navigating the private school landscape felt overwhelming at first, but Megan made the entire experience so much easier. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about Hawaii's private schools and provided thoughtful, personalized recommendations based on our son's unique needs and personality. Throughout the process, she was communicative, patient, responsive, and always willing to help problem-solve challenges as they arose. Her extensive network and deep understanding of the admissions process proved invaluable. Thanks to Megan's expertise and support, our son was accepted to what truly feels like the perfect school for him, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We highly recommend Megan to any family seeking guidance with Hawaii private school admissions. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care make her an outstanding educational consultant.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the convoluted journey of college applications, I cannot…read morerecommend Megan Meyer at Admission Matters enough! The senior year "crunch" is real--balancing a heavy load of AP classes, participating in cherished traditions like Senior Sunrise and the senior trip, and the demands of varsity sports is a lot for any student to handle. Megan was the steadfast consultant that my son needed to stay organized and confident through it all. How Megan Made the Difference: * Strategic Direction: Megan kept him on target to meet the November 1st Early Action deadline for eight different schools and even helped him wrap up his Regular Decision applications well ahead of schedule. By January 1st, he had received the majority of his college accceptances. * Essay Excellence: Megan was instrumental in helping him develop his thoughts for both personal and supplemental essays. She helped him find his voice, ensuring his responses were authentic and impactful. * Scholarship Support: In addition to the applications, she provided invaluable support in providing feedback on his community scholarship essays. * Stress Management: Her patient nature and flexibility ensured my son never felt overwhelmed, despite the numerous deadlines and his busy schedule. The Results: Because of Megan's priceless guidance and my son's hard work, he secured a substantial amount of merit-based scholarships and officially achieved his goal of becoming a collegiate athlete! If you want someone who is organized, supportive, and truly invested in your child's success, go with Megan at Admission Matters!

We cannot say enough about the experience our daughter had working with Mr. B during her SSAT…read morepreparation. From the very first session, it was clear that he was not just focused on test scores. He invested in her as a whole person, building her confidence, her patience, and her ability to believe in herself. For a child who has had to work hard to get where she is, that approach made all the difference. She came out of this process genuinely proud of herself, and so did we. Whether or not the results open every door we are hoping for, the growth she experienced along the way is something she will carry with her far beyond any single test. She hit the score we were working toward, but more importantly she learned what she is capable of when she applies herself and trusts the process. We feel so fortunate to have found Mr. B at exactly the right moment. If you are looking for someone who will meet your child where they are, challenge them to grow, and genuinely care about who they are becoming, look no further. We are so grateful for everything he did for our daughter and our family during this journey. Highly recommend!!

Coaching with Mr. B at Accelerations Learning Center was instrumental in my 8-year-old daughter's…read moresuccess with both the SSAT and the group interview process. I particularly appreciated Mr. B's teaching approach--his strategies were engaging, enjoyable, and highly effective. By the end of the process, we were not only pleased with the results, but even more proud of our daughter's growth, effort, and newly developed learning strategies. I would highly recommend his program.