My daughter has been to this center for about a month now. Her sessions are twice a week. Jason…read moreand the staff are very professional and can be very accommodating to flexible schedules with advanced notice. They are really good with their time management during their tutoring sessions. Jason's response time to questions and concerns are quick. The initial meeting was very simple. My daughter took an assessment and Jason when over the results and discussed the best placement for her. My daughter does need the one to one instruction or small group due to her learning needs and this was the best place for it. My daughter has been a struggled learner with inattentive ADHD. It is very difficult for her to retain information and I have noticed a difference with her in processing information and her academics. She has picked up some learning strategies that I know she wasn't getting from me or her school. She dreads reading, but I have noticed that she is independently looking at her surroundings and trying to read words more. She is blending and chunking words a lot better since she has started at this center. When she is reading I noticed that she is actually using context clues and making inferences about what she is reading. She also comments about her tutors outside of the center, which is really positive for me to see and hear because when a child talks about their school day, it shows that they are being engaged and intrinsically motivated. My daughter enjoys coming here and she loves the incentives they provide.

This is the most horrible tutoring center I've signed my daughter to go to. She told me that they…read morealways rushed her on her homework and was always so strict. She also told me that the staff treats each children differently from her. This is the most horrible tutor EVER!! Don't sign your child here I've wasted my money for nothing.

PEL is a great place to study. The teachers there are extremely helpful with subjects like Math and…read moreEnglish. My son was a grade behind and was having a hard time reading and writing when he was at kindergarten. His kinder teacher was suggesting I repeat his kindergarten year. When he came in to take an assessment last march, he could not read or write any simple words. But now, after 11 months at PEL he is 1 year above his grade level. He is in 1st grade now and he is helping other kids in his class as well if they are stuck. We are so glad that we didn't keep him one more year in kindergarten. Not only that, he scored pretty good above on his latest iReady at school. We are so happy of my son's achievement and grateful for all the excellent work that PEL staff has provided. He will continue with PEL and keep improving.Ms. Lisa is so kind and nice and she's the best teacher we ever met. If you want to raise your child's grades, get them ahead, or simply get them extra help, PEL Milpitas is the place to go!

Amazing! I ran into the center's head at a camp fair and decided to send my son to PEL afterschool…read moreprogram. He was a grade behind and was having a hard time reading and writing . When he came in to take an assessment, last April, he could not even spell 'sing'. But now, after 11 months at PEL he is 1 year above his grade level. Not only that, he scored 191% above on his latest IReady at school. I am so happy of my son's achievement and grateful for all the excellent work that PEL staff has provided. He will continue with PEL and keep improving.

My daughters typically attend the summer camp every year. 2020 was a atypical year for everyone…read morewith the ongoing pandemic. my daughters both went to Falcon Learning last school year and summer camp since I had to go to work. Teaching staffs are great. My thank to Mrs. Nancy, Miss. Tatiana, Miss Christin, Ms. Aldine, and Ms. Tran. My girls have fun over there.

It's easy to see why this charming business has been voted Best of Milpitas over and over again…read more This is a wonderful family providing an essential service for over-worked, stressed-out families in the area. If you visit, you will see why for yourself.

I have two children enrolled in C2 for Math and English. Their curriculum is strong and…read morewell-structured across all subjects. Whenever I've asked to incorporate materials provided by the school, the staff has been very accommodating. The teachers have also been excellent and supportive.

Run away from this C2 and save your money. No response on…read morerequest to transfer unexpired hours to siblings. There are plenty other tutoring options which will provide better services at lower cost and without pushing you to sign you contract.

I have seen improvement in my kids ability to do math and confidence level after joining…read moreMathnasium. The staff are very responsive and friendly.

All the instructors are nice and friendly. My child likes to study math now, and happy to go there…read moretwice a week. Thank you!

Navigating today's college admissions process is completely different from when my husband and I…read morewent to college. We both attended public universities in California, but we quickly realized we didn't feel equipped--or have the time or energy--to guide our son through the competitive and often overwhelming landscape of applications, essays, and deadlines. On top of that, the dynamic between my son and me made it difficult to help him directly. That's when we decided to look for a college consultant. After an initial consultation with another firm, we hesitated. The cost was high, and we weren't convinced about the value. Around that time, we remembered Elton, whom we knew through our church. Years ago, I had attended a free workshop he gave and was struck by his message: helping students find the right fit--not just chasing prestige. That stuck with me. Knowing his character and his heart for young people and families gave me confidence in Ilumin's mission. Ilumin Education has a stellar team of experienced counselors, and we were given the chance to interview several coaches. We chose to work with Kelly because of her warmth and energy. She made an immediate connection with our son, and the fact that she had a child going through the process as well gave us added reassurance that she truly understood what families like ours were experiencing. Kelly built a trusting relationship with our son and always acknowledged his strengths--even though he didn't have a top SAT score. She structured meetings to fit his personality, keeping them productive and under an hour, and helped him stay on track without overwhelming him. Thanks to her encouragement and guidance, he completed his essays with confidence--many of them even ahead of schedule. He participated in Ilumin's summer essay bootcamp and later told us, "I can write really good essays now." He was so confident, in fact, that he submitted essays to additional schools outside our package on his own. The growth we saw in him was incredible. He was motivated, driven, and even helped friends who weren't working with a consultant. I had never seen him work so hard--and I never once had to nag him about his essays. Kelly helped him apply for selective summer opportunities, one of which was a month-long program at UCSB that turned out to be an amazing experience. Ultimately, our son was admitted to several great schools--including Purdue, University of Washington, Santa Clara University (with merit scholarships), and several selective state schools. He was even waitlisted at a highly selective Ivy League school, which he never would have considered applying to two years ago. While he didn't get into all his top choices, we were incredibly proud of how far he reached and how much he grew through the process. Beyond her work with students, Kelly supported me as a parent. During moments of panic (and there were many!), she responded to my emails promptly and thoughtfully--even after hours. On one occasion when Kelly was unavailable, Elton stepped in right away. That kind of responsiveness and care made us feel like more than just clients. We truly felt like they were part of our team. Working with Ilumin was one of the best decisions we made. I've spoken with other parents who hired consultants from other companies, and I can honestly say--we had the best experience. We are so grateful to Kelly, Elton, and the entire Ilumin team for their support, wisdom, and care during this journey.

Illumin Education Review…read more The summer after my high schooler's sophomore year, we researched and interviewed several college admissions coaches/companies. Ultimately, we did not find a good fit and decided to enter the college application season on our own (researched colleges, fit, requirements, admissions data, admissions strategies, etc.) and worked with our high schooler on a plan. By the middle of junior year, our high schooler was struggling to manage the process and was falling behind set milestones. Parents were stressed out. Child was stressed out. There were heated ... discussions and unhappy times. We re-opened our search and eventually set up a consultation with Elton Lin at Illumin Education. We discussed our family's current goals, such as focusing primarily but not exclusively, on University of California schools (large publics, in-state tuition, nice weather), our challenges (balancing all the high school life responsibilities), etc. Elton set up calls with our high schooler and a couple of their counselors. The calls went well and we landed with Anna as our college consultant. Anna was a great fit for our high schooler. They had monthly calls to work on strategies and goals and targets, which eventually transitioned to weekly calls during the Fall. Anna was knowledgeable about the various schools we were already looking at (and why) and suggested a few others that she felt would also be good fits. We were able to stay the course as well as pivot when necessary. Anna also was able to help our child bring their authentic self to the essays and be portrayed as they wanted to be seen, while balancing the rubrics which each school's admissions offices use. Especially helpful: Illumin's Week-long College Essay Bootcamp in June Anna's 1:1 calls with our high schooler Management of the various college application deadlines (ED/EA/RD) Application crunch time calls with essay specialist Greg SAT/ACT test date management Activities and Summer Programs recommendations Fun Anecdote: For Reed College, the kid wrote a supplemental essay on religion, Faust, and video games. People were like: I have no idea what this essay is about. Anna: It's perfect. Hit submit! (and the kid got in!) Conclusion: Our child applied to a mix of UC, CSU, out of state flagships, and a couple private schools. We were happy with the colleges the kid was accepted to and super excited for our kid to enroll at UC Berkeley for Fall 2025. There is a saying, "You can't teach your own kid to swim" and that was true for us. While you can research all the information about the college application process and strategies (and we did), for us having a knowledgeable partner to work with our high schooler to cross the finish line was a critical piece of the application journey.

After reading through all the enthusiastic, highly rated reviews, (no review less than 5 stars!) I…read moredecided to reach out for more information--and I'm so glad I did. Carla was incredibly professional and responsive from the very start. She answered all my questions and provided detailed information right away, making the entire setup process smooth and stress-free. The tutoring sessions are held via Zoom, and Carla (or sometimes one of her team members) works one-on-one with your student, accommodating your child's schedule. What really stood out to me is how much care they put into understanding what your child needs. The approach is highly personalized, with a clear goal of setting students up for long-term success. It's also very clear that Carla is passionate about what she does--and based on both my experience and the many other glowing reviews, she's also truly excellent at it. My only regret is not finding this service sooner. Bottom line, highly recommended.

My son has been taking online English and Math classes with Justin for the past two months, and…read morewe've seen amazing progress. Justin is patient, professional, and has a wonderful way of explaining difficult concepts in a way my son understands. Since starting lessons, my son's confidence has grown, and his school grades have improved significantly. He now looks forward to his lessons each week!

My sister enrolled at I Learn because she needed assistance with college prep. I Learn is perfect…read moreas they provide SAT tutoring, writing classes, help with college applications and more. The classes have an intimate setting, you even have the option to enroll in private tutoring as well. I like how there's was an option to schedule virtual classes in case you aren't comfortable in a physical setting. The tutors are flexible in scheduling and very knowledgeable. Her personal tutor is a USC pharmacy graduate student. All in all with the assistance of I Learn, my sister got into her first choice university. Try I Learn out especially if you feel like large tutoring centers aren't working for you. I really wish I had I Learn to help me when I was applying for college.

Both my kids go to I Learn.. They love to go to afterschool. Ms. Tang is wonderful with kids.read more

We were referred to John by one of our close friends and we are so thankful we did it. John and…read morehis team worked closely with our son for four years, from course selection to summer camp application, and eventually through the college app process. He put a lot of thought and paid extra attention to every details of the application forms. He is our guardian on meeting every milestone in this journey. John is more of a mentor to my son as well. He helped him navigate through his stress and anxiety, so that he could focus on making progress in his course work and applications. He also help bridging the communication between us and our son, which we deeply appreciated to balance our relationship during the crunching times. We would highly recommend John, he is the one you can count on!

Entering my senior year of High School and the chaos of college applications, I was very lost on…read morewhat a strong college essay and application looked like. I remember having different extracurricular experiences to talk about but there was a missing piece of how to word my essay and let alone start on my essays. I spent 2 weeks blankly starring at my document before realizing I needed more help than I expected. It wasn't until I started working with John and Jamie that I was able to talk about my life experiences and turn them into strong essays that reflects who I am and the type of leader I am in any community. Working with them helped me quickly understand how college essays are structured and how I can word my experiences to illustrate my strong characteristics as a student and leader. I really appreciated the weekly workshops provided by Jamie and John for extra time to spend on essays. As someone who had a hard time finding time and motivation to work on my essays, the workshops and set meeting times held me accountable for getting my work done before each meeting. I would 100% recommend John's service to anyone else struggling during this process. I am now committing to UC Davis and I couldn't be more grateful for the help provided by John and Jamie.

Ladies and gents: I present to you, EXCUSES. here is an updated review based on response from Helen…read moreQ, whose response to my rating contained 0 remorse or attempts at apology for lack of service. Rather, she writes off my concerns in a shocking display of excuses. She shot herself in the foot, really. I'm glad I will not be sending my child to this center. Dodged a bullet. To Helen: I challenge you to tell me the date and time of my tour. No? Don't know? I thought so. Because you never scheduled it. You don't have my contact info or the date in which you promised.

My son has been attending Rainbow Childhood Development Center in Milpitas for almost 3 years. He…read morefirst started when he was 21 months old. Ms Helen and all the teachers Ms Duska, Ms Lakshmi and many more are extremely friendly and professional. They helped my son transition quickly in his initial days. They have a great curriculum for infants, toddler and preschool/pre-k. They teach additional languages like Spanish and Mandarin. They have age appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged effectively. They celebrate all culture festivals at school. They follow a good schedule and the kids love the routine. It was because of Ms Helen and the teachers, my son's potty training at 2.5 years old was a piece of cake. From the time he started in the school (at 21 months) they have been taking him to the potty on a periodic basis. I took less than 3 days at home to completely get him off diapers and the school was fully supportive and did not mind accidents. Ms Helen provides nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack everyday that includes fruit and milk. Almost all the kids I know at Rainbow are not picky eaters and that is because of the variety of foods she offers. I have nothing but great feedback for Rainbow and I thoroughly recommend this center for all your childcare needs. We will miss Rainbow