We have worked with Julia Ross and her team on two occasions and have been very pleased both times…read more She - and her team - take a personal approach with each student. They weigh feedback and information from parents, and with her in-depth knowledge of colleges and universities, provide customized guidance to each student/family. The whole process of applying to college has changed so much over the last two decades (when I first applied). It has further changed in the last several months during this pandemic. If you want to have the best understanding of the process and be provided with insightful, educated suggestions and recommendations you should have your son or daughter work with Julia and her team. They will help you match your child to the right school (or group of schools) - some of which you may have not even considered. Oh, and also of importance, she can help guide you through potential opportunities to save thousands on tuition - more than off-setting the costs of her services.

Parents beware! I'm…read moreposting this message to share my experience with Professional Tutoring, LLC and to warn parents to be careful about providing your credit card information to this company. No matter how nice or persuasive the owner of the business is (and believe me she is very persuasive), do not provide your credit card information. Once you do, they will charge your credit card even if you tell them to stop charging. This is exactly what happened to me. I'm sorry that I have to post this negative report. I am not one to do this type of thing, but in this case, I believe I was really treated badly and unfairly. I normally assume positive intent when I deal with people or with businesses, that's what I did this time too. But unfortunately, my assumption was wrong about Professional Tutoring LLC. Although, I have reached out to the owner multiple times and nicely requested for them not charge my credit card and for them to refund the amount they have already charged, they always refer to a contract and refuse to discuss. All the niceness and the care they exhibited to get us to sign-up disappeared fast! They have now charged me $900+ for services not rendered! So, parents beware! Sossena

I worked with Cathy from the beginning of my Junior year all the way through getting accepted into…read morecolleges my senior year. We worked on everything from researching career paths, to honing my essay writing skills, and even just checking in on how I was feeling emotionally through the admissions process. Cathy gave me a truly well-rounded experience. She not only helped me get into a top 20 school, but more importantly, she encouraged me to explore what I wanted to do with my life after college and improved my writing skills drastically. Cathy is blunt, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable about college admissions. For all of those reasons, I would recommend her to anyone needing a college coach.

I don't write a lot of reviews but I had such an unprofessional--and frankly bizarre--experience…read morewith this company that I want to make an exception. I first contacted Cathy Ganley in May. I have a special situation--a 17-year-old daughter with cancer so wanted some advice on how to approach college applications. Cathy had been recommended by a colleague of my husband's. I filled out the contact form on her website and she did not respond. I thought there was probably a mistake and since I had her phone number as well reached out to her via text. When we finally connected she told me that my emails had gone to spam, which seemed odd since I have a gmail account. Then she told me she had replied but her emails went to my spam. (They were not there.) We had a brief phone conversation when she told me we could do a one-hour overview of the college admissions process. I texted her on June 5 saying we would like to set a date for the one-hour session. She responded on June 10 asking me if she'd responded already and that she was out of town until July 10. I followed up on July 26 asking if we could set something up. She never responded. On Aug. 26 I followed up and she told me all my texts were going to spam. (There is no text spam so far as I know.) But she said she'd added me to her contacts and apologized. When I text her a week later to set up a time, she had no idea who I was. Then told me the best way to contact her was email. The email address she gave me bounced back, saying it did not exist. She then texted me that she thought "our working relationship will not go smoothly." It's been kind of an incredible--and incredibly tone deaf and incompetent experience--while we've been dealing with a teenager with cancer.

We love Epiphany Preschool and are about to enroll our third child. I highly recommend Epiphany…read morefor all kids because of the expertise and passion of the teachers. I love nature based education for my kids and our family. I love the way my son's imagination and capabilities skyrocket from his time at epiphany. When the giant snow storm came and the kids in the neighborhood all went inside, my son played for hours. Epiphany had taught him to put on the right gear and how to stay warm. But I recommend it to anyone, because I am so impressed by the staff. Jason and Amanda have built a community that really cares about the children, families, and staff. They go above and beyond other schools in the area ensuring safety inside and outside for this community. They are creating a space most higher level schools and even employers haven't mastered to help our natural environment help give us tools to be more resilient and adaptive and even find more joy in life. They have created a team with incredible credentials and experience paired with passionate energetic newer teachers. I realized a few month after sending my two oldest, that every teacher knew who my kids were. The whole campus really cares about each other and helps each other's passions grow. I thought our son found the perfect teachers for him as a Sparrow with Ms Araz and Ms Nancy matching his energy and enthusiasm. And then he became a Cardinal and Ms Melanie and Ms Shannon have matched him perfectly where he is developmentally and now he is making up songs every day. Our daughter became more confident in her own strengths in the Hawks class with Ms Wendy's support and Ms Heathers ability to match each child's individual entry points and the best method to take the next steps. Due to moving from Atlanta, this is our third preschool experience and Epiphany has the spark of magic I want for my kids. The community events help me reflect on the changes in nature and the joy of friendship. The staff have this ability to remember all that each young child holds most precious, while also having the patience to get them dressed in the right gear for all the different weather. (The gear is important, but they give great lists to help parents be prepared and we've been able to get almost everything on Buy Nothing from our Neighborhood group so it hasn't added extra cost.) My kids are both more practical and more imaginative from the time at Epiphany. I am grateful for the space for kids to really get to be who they are and fully seen. I have loved getting to know other families and finding support as we all figure this out together.

Epiphany Preschool has been an integral part of our family's early education journey, with our…read morefirst child graduating as a hawk last year and our second currently attending as a sparrow, while our third eagerly awaits enrollment as a chickadee next year. The environment sets the tone when first walking in - with its lush green spaces you are immediately transported to a child's dream come true. Surrounded by a forest with trails where everyone gathers and plays music, a garden where my kids have grown fruits and vegetables in the summers, an awesome mud kitchen where my child's inner chef comes to life, and a very special climbing tree that my oldest particularly loves. The space has a way of naturally encouraging creativity and exploration. The staff feel like a family -- and they have a knack for nurturing social skills, problem-solving, and have a contagious deep appreciation for nature. Watching our children thrive at Epiphany has been a joyous experience, affirming our wholehearted recommendation to others. Epiphany Preschool is truly a gem.

We only had one session here to learn about the offerings. It was so deflating and negative that my…read moreson left and asked: "What's the point?" He was told that no matter how good his scores and grades were that it would be next to impossible to get accepted at his targeted schools because of his skin color and gender. He decided not to do any kind of tutoring or test prep based on this negative experience. This was more than a year ago. He was recently accepted at Carnegie Mellon.

Having spent almost six years at C2 Fairfax, I can safely say that this institution has provided me…read morewith the assistance and resources that I needed to grow intellectually. I love how welcoming the center director, Gary, and the education coordinator, Isabelle, are to questions and concerns. Whenever I need to change my schedule or talk about any problems I have with my classes, Gary and Isabelle are always open to helping me to the best of their abilities. Furthermore, the tutors at C2 are amazing! Dr. Alan, for example, got me through freshman year conceptual physics and taught me different strategies for solving problems as my math courses in school became more complex. Sean and Kate have taught me to improve my writing style and utilization of rhetorical strategies as well. The fact that they, along with other tutors offer workshops in study skills definitely helped me understand how to work smarter and more efficiently. Overall, my experience at C2 has allowed for me to thrive and excel in school. I've found myself being more confident in class during discussion and using strategies that I've learned from tutors on tests and various evaluations. C2 definitely gives you the assistance and practice you need for school, college, and real-life applications.

Raise the Roof Tutoring really helped my daughter succeed in AP Chemistry. She started off the…read moreyear struggling to get a C+ and she hated her class. We contacted RTR and they really listened to our needs. Kendal found us an excellent tutor who came to our home on a weekly basis and really understood what my daughter needed. Our tutor knew the curriculum and you could tell that the founders really helped him behind the scenes and really cared about my daughter's success. As time went on, my daughter ended up really liking chemistry and in the end earned a B+ in the class and a 5 on the AP exam. I couldn't be more proud of her and happy with the help from RTR. I am now using them again this year for AP French and Calculus. I am so thankful that I found RTR and I'd recommend them to everyone!

Great communication helping daughter be prepared for what she needs the day of. Fantastic follow up…read moreas well.

It's been a pleasure to work with a student focused team of parents and educators who put our…read moreclients' needs as top priority. Building student confidence and critical thinking skills are part of our mission to help our students find academic success.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! This school is not just the best Islamic…read moreschool in the world--it's the best in the entire universe. From the moment you walk through the doors, you're welcomed with warmth, sincerity, and the light of true knowledge. The teachers don't just educate--they inspire, nurture, and guide with heart and wisdom. The balance between deen and dunya is perfectly struck, offering students not only academic excellence but deep-rooted Islamic values that will carry them through life. The environment is safe, encouraging, and spiritually uplifting. The Qur'an and Islamic studies programs are phenomenal, and the character of the students is a true reflection of the school's powerful impact. It's rare to find a place that feels like both a second home and a stepping stone to Jannah--but this school is exactly that. Truly a gem, a blessing, and a dream for any parent or student seeking excellence in both faith and education and even the Arabic language 10/10 would recommend--actually, 1000/10!

I went to this school from a few years, and it really changed me. On the good side, I loved how we…read moreconnected with the Quran and started memorizing it early. But when it came to academics, it felt like it was all about memorizing and repeating, not actually understanding or thinking critically. The teachers are some good and some not so, this situation resonated with me. I was once accused of something I wasn't involved in, and it became a traumatic experience that affected my mental health for a long time. I was interrogated about something I had no knowledge of, pressured to admit to something I didn't even understand, and made to feel guilty for something I didn't do. The emotional toll this took on me was huge. Even after the situation was resolved, a teacher continued to imply that I "deserved" the treatment I received. While I was there, the school environment felt more about fear than safety. There wasn't much room to express problems freely, and the atmosphere was isolating, especially since the class was so small. The academic focus was heavy on memorization, but without much critical thinking or deeper learning. I think that lack of a supportive environment, both academically and emotionally, made things harder than they needed to be. I share this experience not to attack anyone, but because I believe the school needs to reflect on how it handles its students, particularly in moments of conflict or misunderstanding. No student should ever be made to feel like they're guilty without understanding why. It's something that deeply affected me and still sticks with me today. حسبي الله على كل ظالم

Nicole was amazing with helping my son select and apply to colleges. She was especially helpful in…read morethe essay idea generation and writing portion. She was able to pull topics and relatable experiences from him that he would not have done on his own or with our help. She made the whole process stress free by breaking it down into doable chunks. So wish I had found Nicole when going through the process with my older son. It would have saved us so much stress. Highly recommend Nicole.

Nicole is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about the college admission process. She is always…read morevery responsive and kind and flexible to work with. She worked with our daughter to come up with a balanced list of colleges and helped her through all aspects of applying to schools. She helped my daughter think through what she was looking for in a college. She worked with us to set realistic deadlines and helped our daughter get everything done well and in a timely manner without stress. We are looking forward to working with Nicole again for our younger children.