My last review was December of 2024 and I am happily writing another one as we now have had our third successful experience with Academic Achievers. Our son started working with Jeffrey the August before his Junior year to prep for the SATs. He had tested well on his practice test and had very high goals for himself - wanting to achieve over a 1500 and we all knew he had the ability to get there. Jeffrey worked weekly with our son from August to March, as he was taking the official SAT Nov and March test dates. Jeffrey was super thorough, flexible if we needed to change times or dates, and an extremely outstanding teacher and fantastic person. Our son enjoyed the weekly lessons, tips and tricks from Jeffrey's vast experience and our son kept improving with every practice test and real test ultimately achieving his goal with the March SAT test. We were all thrilled. It was a pleasure having Jeffrey in our home every Sunday and we are so thankful and grateful for his mentorship. We told him if he was still at it in 4 years when our daughter was ready to prep for the SATs, we'd be calling upon his services again! Academic Achievers was also super helpful, checking up on us during the experience and making sure we knew they were there for us as well. We have recommended them to all who've asked about our experience! read more

We used Academic Achievers for ISEE torturing and test prep. Our daughter went from 2,2,3,3 on the first practice test to 8,8,9,9 on her final ISEE Test. She was accepted to all 3 schools she applied; Windward, Harvard-Westlake & Brentwood School. She's currently attending Windward School and absolutely loves it! Several schools made the ISEE elective but many of our daughters friends who didn't take the exam didn't get the acceptance offers they wanted. Thank you Janis! read more

I called Academic Achievers before my son took the ISEE, not knowing how much tutoring could actually do. Well, WOW! Not only did he ace his ISEE and get into every school to which he applied, but he also learned valuable test-taking, critical thinking, and study skills that he's used throughout high school. Needless to say, we came back to Academic Achievers when it was time for the SAT, and my son took the test in December of his junior year, got the score he wanted, and we were done! I love that they really put thought into matching the right tutor for each student, and that the work they do for standardized tests prepares them for their math and English classes at school too. Highly recommend. read more

we love Academic Achievers- Matt was a great tutor for my son- he did so well in the SAT- he got a 1520 with the help of Academic Achievers! thank you! read more

We used Academic Achievers for some last-minute tutoring for our son. They were great about getting a tutor on very short notice. Puja figured out what he needed within the first few minutes, and after two one-hour sessions and some practice in the interim, we saw the improvement we needed (10 percentile points). Puja was great about follow up and our son felt really confident after working with Puja. I highly recommend her And Academic Achievers. read more

We did a summer program for a week before kindergarten with Saba. My son really enjoyed it!

We are so grateful to Academic Achievers. They connected us with our son's tutor to study for the ISEE for middle school. Jeff was and incredible tutor- very clear and efficient. He has a way of teaching and helping kids strategize that was evident in my son's ultimate scores. My son did great on the ISEE and got into his number one choice school. read more

My son had a great experience with Jeffrey at Academic Achievers. He was very specific in the areas that my son needed improvement and focused on those areas without boring him with things he already knew. He was able to score a composite ACT of 35 (36,35,35, 35) on his first sitting. read more

My son worked with Steve and enjoyed him a lot. My son learned so much from Steve that his Star test score in reading went up five grade levels! We are ecstatic and appreciate all of Steve's lessons. I'll end with the words my son uses to describe Steve: intelligent, patient, and fun to work with. Thank you! read more

We have used Jeff for both SAT prep and 9th grade Honors Geometry. He has had great success teaching and explaining various complex subjects to our children, and the improvement after just a few sessions was excellent. Highly recommended! read more

I've been using Academic Achievers for my children since they were three years old. Both are now students at Harvard Westlake. This educational organization is fantastic. They provide thorough individual assessments and customized programs. Janis Adams, the CEO has been involved from the beginning and has always provided excellent tutors that match my children's changing ability in verbal and math. She has extremely high standards when finding tutors that match our family but for some reason, if we have issues with one them (because of punctuality for instance) we will let her know and she will quickly find an incredible replacement. read more

My daughter did intensive tutoring throughout the summer and she ended up scoring all 9's!!! Our daughter loved the tutors and thought they were very engaging. When a tutor was on vacation another one was provided right away. The tutor even communicated to us after every session what was being taught, how our daughter was grasping concepts and even when he thought things might be too hard or stressful for her. Overall it was a great experience. read more

Janis and her staff have helped my oldest through tutoring in high school, ACT and SAT practice tests and college tutoring. With my youngest we had AP class tutoring, SAT tutoring and college application/essay help. We have been really fortunate to have Janis and her staff take a vested interest in our boys and their success. I highly recommend them. read more

Academic Achievers is expensive but absolutely worth it. My son worked with them preparing for the ACT. He ended up with a very high score that netted financial rewards from some of the schools where he applied. Their tutors are superb. Bright, engaging, experts who connect with and engage students in areas where they are struggling or disinterested. Janis, who overseas, is forthright about expectations, has good advice and can always be reached. read more

We are beyond thrilled. Our daughter, a junior, spent two months studying with a wonderful tutor sent to our home by Academic Achievers. With his insightful help, she improved her ACT score from 29 (her two practice tests in April and July) to 34 (her actual test, her first effort). She exceeded her goal! We could not be more satisfied with Janis Adams' team, and my daughter looks forward to working with her Academic Achievers college counselor during this next phase. read more

To say that Janis and the whole Academic Achievers team were instrumental in helping my son succeed at an Ivy League type high school and then a true Ivy League college would be a gross understatement. Sure, innate intelligence plays a role (his, not mine). But she taught him to "love learning" very early and then help shepherd him through is entire schooling era. And now he's fully launched and I couldn't be prouder. Thanks Janis. read more

My family and I have been using Academic Achievers for a couple years now. My brother first used it to prepare for the ACT. It really helped him not only for the test but he excelled in school altogether. He loved his tutor and their facilities are nice and in a good neighborhood so my mom always felt safe dropping him off for an hour or so. Recently, I've been looking into grad school. Since I've been out of school for a couple years, I wanted to brush up for the GRE. Having been in the building so often, I knew this was one of their services. I'm about halfway through a math GRE prep course. I've taken a couple practice tests on my own and have greatly improved since my first practice test. Couldn't be happier with Academic Achievers. read more

We sent our 4-year old twins to Kindercamp for a week and they just loved the experience. The indoor-outdoor campus is colorful, kinetic and varied, focusing the kids' attention nicely. Ms. Elizabeth Fraley​ took our daughter under her arm and spent good individual time with her on phonemic awareness. After just a week we saw a jump in their enthusiasm for reading, and eagerness to engage in reading & writing exercises. The kids came home with a colorful binder and a journal with family pictures and dozens of pages of good work. They are still very attached to these workbooks. Our daughter was disappointed when we said she could not bring her binder to bed with her. Both kids really felt like they had been through something special and significant. We agree, and would gladly send them to Kindercamp again. read more

I worked in the same building as Academic Achievers and really got to the know the business as well as the owner, Janis. I am extremely impressed with the work they do.  They have a top notch facility with exceptionally talented teachers. A little known gem! I always noticed that the kids have so much fun (giggling, high fives, dancing), while learning, it is so powerful. They seem to go beyond the call of duty to provide responsive service (such as tracking down where a friend's daughter could take the SAT on the westside when they forgot to register!). My daughter is too young but I will be taking her to their KinderPrep group when she's 3.  They have a cool, colorful facility in the Colorado Center in Santa Monica, and in the summer they work with small groups of children outside in the play area, which I love! I can't wait to enroll my daughter! read more

Excellent tutor and generous owner. My daughter received excellent guidance and for her isee test and was accepted for Harvard Westlake for the 9th grade. The company is growing and showed some growing pains. Tutor was trained and they had wonderful support material read more

In my experience, Academic Achievers only hire the best. I've spoken to several of their tutors as well as program coordinators. Everyone is well-spoken, professional, informative, patient, and knowledgeable with the credentials to prove it. I'm looking forward to enrolling my daughter into their next summer's Brain Camp program. I was able to speak to the psychologist who designed and implemented the program on how we can overcome the distance problem. I've tried other tutoring websites and their tutors are a hit or miss. But with Academic Achievers, it's always a bull's eye. They get it. If I have to give them a grade, I'm giving them an A+! I highly recommend Academic Achievers! read more

A wonderful experience with Academic Achievers! Kinder prep was the best experience for my child. The camp helped her transition well from pre K to K. I highly recommend this program. Miss Elizabeth, the director, evaluated my child prior to the camp to know what objectives to focus on. She is great! read more

It has been a great experience working with Academic Achievers! Your company is the best tutoring company I've ever worked for in terms of flexibility of scheduling, amount of pay for services, and level of professionalism between all the employees. I wouldn't be leaving the company if I didn't have to for dental school. read more

We have been using Academic Achievers for several years. They are truly the best tutoring facility! We began with Kinderprep Camp and discovered how well they prepared my youngest son for elementary school. They teach in a fun and interactive way! Our overall experience with elementary tutoring has been exceptional! Marissa is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and makes learning fun. My 5th grader has excelled in school and is excited to learn. I couldn't be happier! read more

For any parent who desires the BEST place for test preparation look no further than Academic Achievers. We are so grateful that our son signed up for ISEE preparation with Dr Lauren Rubin. We didn't make this decision until 2 months before his test and yet she worked her magic and helped our son succeed beyond our expectations. He had exceptional scores including 9 and 8's because of her! My son loved working with her and always looked forward to his tutoring time. What I especially appreciated as a parent was the honest feedback Dr Rubin gave me during this process about how I was unintentionally making the test prep harder for my son by putting so much pressure on this test. By stepping back, letting her take over we found a huge weight lifted off our son. She is exceptional and we plan on returning to them for all our test preparation needs and tutoring enrichment. Janis is very professional, caring and has helped our family over the years. Their prices reflect the high level expertise and are worth it! Both myself and my son's father are medical doctors who have very high standards for education and academic preparation. This center and Dr Lauren Rubin are beyond extraordinary and every student should be so lucky to have this opportunity to excel by attending this center. read more

My 4-year old daughter joined the KinderPrep camp this summer. She had a great experience there and my husband and I are really satisfied with it. On the first day, the teachers welcomed kids with pretty Ray necklaces, lots of animal toys, and colorful balloons. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. All teachers were dedicated for kids, with a high student teacher ratio. Especially, the director, Ms. Elizabeth Fraley, has been really professional since I met her on the assessment day for my daughter. My daughter really enjoyed the week and learned lots of things, including reading, writing and math skills. She also had many opportunities to interact with peers through group work, circle time and snack time. I think she got good stimulations from other children. I really recommend KinderPrep camp at Academic Achievers. My daughter desires to join the camp again soon. read more

It is not the way you do business here now days!!!!! Just called to get some info. and talked to a lady there, who hang up on me after i asked about their prices, which was $120 an hour for a private tutoring of high schooler, which i was not even interested in the beginning. After, i mentioned nicely that it is overpriced, and i was interested in SAT prep, she said thank you and hang up on me!!!??? I am in shock and speechless!!!! read more

The tutoring here might be fabulous but what good is it if it's $100 an hour to teach an eight year old kid basic math? The woman who answers the phone is so condescending and the prices are so high I guess this place is for the wealthy north of Montana crowd only! read more

I was an above-average student. I had no idea how I would score on my ACT, and after taking a practice test I realized I needed help. I needed to learn some strategies for taking (and finishing and scoring high) on this test. Especially since these scores affect acceptance into schools. My tutoring helped me know what to expect, score higher in my weak areas and stay on target during the actual test. All in all, well worth the money. read more

Miss Elizabeth Fraley's KinderPrep camp is off the charts!! My child came in first for an assessment for her to get to know my child's literacy, math, and overall development. She took the time to get to know our family and worked with us to co-develop academic goals. The KinderPrep camp Miss Elizabeth Fraley had was a nice balance of play and academics. I highly recommend this camp for any child in the LA area making the transition from preschool to kinder. The camp also is great because many students come from around the world. During the camp kids from China, France, Australia, etc came to the camp. My first grader also attended the Early El camp. I just saw the camp was featured in the LA Times. Wow! Glad my child got to do this! I highly recommend KinderPrep to any family. Thank you Miss Elizabeth Fraley for forever impacting my child's future. We will be bravo next summer! read more

This review is long overdue... Academic Achievers has the best SAT tutors! I was dreading the time when I had to prepare for my SAT but Janis and all the other tutors I had were really helpful. They helped me analyze my strength and weaknesses and it really boost my confidence for the exam. Thank you Academic Achievers!!! read more

We highly recommend Academic Achievers! After doing a lot of research, we chose Academic Achievers for ISEE prep for both our children for their middle school placement. Janis, the owner, knew exactly what each child needed in terms of getting the most out of their sessions and the achieving the highest test scores. Our tutor did such an excellent job with our daughter, we knew we wanted her to work with our son two years later. Our tutor was able to tailor a program for each child and actually made learning fun. We plan to go back to Academic Achievers this summer for our daughter's high school ISEE Prep. We have recommended Academic Achievers to several other families that have also had great success getting their kids into the top schools of their choice. read more

We were thrilled with the quality of the tutor my son had from Academic Achievers! Katrina was enthusiastic, engaging, and knowledgeable. I was relieved when my son actually looked forward to their weekly sessions. We plan on continuing using Academic Achievers to supplement and enrich my son's education. read more

I have had nothing but great experiences at Academic Achievers! Janis was quick to help me on my search for an experienced and tactful tutor to help me get my ACT score of 23 up for my applications. I just received my results and I was so happy to report that I got a 30 this time around. My dream school is Colombia University and with this score I am confident my chances of getting in will be good. Thank you to Dr. Lauren for being a great tutor and for all your patience with me throughout the year. Thanks Academic Achievers! read more

The Academic-Achievers tutors we used were professional and very well prepared. They put together a personal notebook of practice work, in which included prior tests and assignments, from which my son could review prior to SAT and AP Exams. The personal touch and experience of these tutors was very evident from the first meeting. The success rate was 100% from panic to passing with confidence, to succeeding in a goal SAT score. The tutors were a cut above all the rest. fParent of Senior at Santa Monica High School read more

I was really impressed with this camp. My son loved it. There is plenty of staff for the children and they really got a lot done in a week. The staff was excellent with the kids. My son worked on math, reading, writing and they did a different project every day. If you want a camp that prepares students for school, while providing a lot of activities that help them both socially and emotionally, I recommend this camp. My son truly enjoyed this camp. Also, Ms. Elizabeth Fraley is very knowledgeable and really knows how to communicate and get the best from the kids. read more

I used Academic Achievers for my children many times and I have such a great experience with them. Janis and all the tutors are phenomenal. Their help with SAT, College applications, Essays or just a simple subject has always worked perfectly for us. Thank you Academic Achievers. read more

I may be a bit biased, but I know the quality of tutors here and you are not going to find any better in Southern California. Whether it is for a standardized test or subject-area tutoring, this is the place to go. read more

A couple of weeks ago I was down in Pacific Palisades visiting my daughter and her family. She absolutely raves about the tutors from Academic Achievers she hired for her two kids this past year, and they clearly have made progress -- they seem happier and more confident these days. That really pleases their grandma! We stopped by the Academic Achievers office in Santa Monica for a study guide or something one of the kids needed, and I was so impressed with the facility. It's cheerful and bright, very kid-friendly, and the staff is so friendly and helpful. I don't believe we have a tutoring company with this super high level of professionalism in the Bay Area -- I think Academic Achievers would be just as wildly successful up here as they are in LA...just in case they're thinking of expanding! read more

I could not recommend Academic Achievers more, specifically Rob Stone. He worked tirelessly with me regarding my masters in nursing school application essays. He was flexible with when he could work with me and he helped me more than I could have ever imagined. I could not have asked for a better writing tutor and I could not have gotten through these essays without him. He helped me gain acceptances to all six of the schools I applied to so thank you Rob! read more