Terrible experience with Nisha and Blaine who practically sabotaged my child preparation for SAT…read more Super unreliable operation - promise a lot and don't even show up to scheduled meetings - terrible!!

Matt Pickup is an amazing tutor for any social science and history/government related courses. He…read moreconstantly went above and beyond, even emailing me constantly with last minute personalized tips the night before my APUSH exam. He helped me go from getting my first bad semester grade in AP World first semester to getting an A the 2nd semester and a 5 on the exam. He was so good that i went back to him for APUSH, helping me score straight As and a 5 on that exam as well. He personally asked me what I needed specifically to improve and gave me tons of practice resources that we went through together and i got so used to the exam question types that It helped me with every other AP I've taken since then. He truly cares about his students!

We have utilized Lafayette Academy's services for ten years (possibly more). Their centers are…read morestaffed with experienced and knowledgeable tutors who can assist with tutoring in all academic areas along with ACT and SAT test prep, exam crams and more. I have two girls, who benefitted greatly over the years from their services. From middle school work to college level courses (they even helped my daughter who attended Cal Berkeley with her Business Statistics Course and my other daughter's Chemistry Course through San Diego State) Lafayette Academy had the appropriate staff on hand to assist with all of their needs. Their success can be attributed to the owners. The owner Mark B. with whom I conversed with regularly, is involved in his business and takes great care to ensure his clients are provided with excellent service. He and his staff are responsive and always have found the right fit for our daughters to ensure their academic success. I highly recommend Lafayette Academy! Simply put..they are the best! Aimee P. Alamo, CA

Love this place and highly recommended! So easy the work with. Both the tutor and the young…read moregentleman (sorry, I didn't get his name) at the front desk are so nice and friendly. My son got sick over the weekend, and Monday was his session, but he was too sick to attend. Just one phone call and it was changed to Tuesday. Thank you!

We could not have been happier with Ray Tuason and the Bay Area SAT Academy. In the…read morehighly-competitive entrance into colleges these days, our son, with Ray's guidance, raised his SAT scores substantially to allow him to look at the schools he was really interested in going to...money well spent!

We would highly recommend Bay Area SAT Academy for SAT prep. Ray Tuason was terrific and tailored…read morehis learning plan to our child's needs. These are one-on-one 90 minute sessions, and therefore much more personalized than other SAT prep classes. Ray was able to quickly get to know our child and understand his strengths and weaknesses with respect to the SAT exam. In turn, this enabled Ray to devise a plan for our child to focus on certain topic areas of the test as well as various test-taking strategies. There was marked improvement in our child's actual SAT results and we are very pleased that we hired Ray. Will no doubt do so for our 2nd child in a few years!

Adam is a great tutor!! as a former bar grader he gives you insight on what the graders look for!!…read moreAdam helped me tremendously on the MEE and MPT!! I definitely recommend hiring Adam for the Bar Exam!!

Hi everyone, first and foremost, let me just say how amazing Adam is. I absolutely love working…read morewith Adam! He's incredibly thorough, honest, and real when it comes to assessing your progress. He's not just encouraging and motivating--he communicates clearly and adapts to your personal style, which makes the learning process so much smoother. At first, I was hesitant to hire him because of the price--I was really low on funds--but I decided to take the leap. And honestly, the knowledge and growth I gained were worth far more than what I paid. Even though he told me I didn't really need his help (how honest is that?), I knew I did! His honesty was exactly what convinced me to move forward. I mean, who wouldn't want to work with someone that experienced, that highly reviewed, and that genuine? After our very first session, I literally asked, "Can you just be in my life forever?" He's that good. Adam is not only excellent at what he does, but he's also incredibly supportive and real about your goals and progress.

Did not use the service, but communication was very poor in scheduling a consultation. They…read morecancelled on my daughter and I last minute with no advanced notice. With so many alternatives available I recommend avoiding

Look no further....East Bay Prep is the absolutely the BEST ACT Prep Class!…read more The test prep course worked along with my daughter's heavy Junior/Senior year academic load, on top of their weekly test prep lessons. The team was excellent at listening, communicating and following the needs of my daughter "individually" to help her succeed. The tutoring was flexible to her competitive sport schedule, as this was also key to the demands of succeeding in academics + sport. The consistency of the team to give effective feedback & guidance so that she could understand "how" to be a good test taker was priceless and best of all she is bringing these skills test-taking skills into her AP class test-taking. Honestly parents....my daughter went from feeling anxiety with taking the ACT to a confident and smart test taker, BEYOND the ACT!!! The team at East Bay Prep is one-of-kind. Best value...best outcomes...thank you East Bay Prep!

My 15-year-old son has been working with a Strive Path counselor for several years. The benefits of…read morethis program have been amazing for him. He has learned about many classes and clubs that he has been able to navigate successfully thanks to the guidance provided by his counselor. He is currently on the youth commission and looking to apply to top universities in the upcoming years. If you are serious about your child's education and the need for college guidance, this is the company!

Sunny and his team are amazing. Very helpful for students to have a third party outside of the home…read moreto help with the college application process. The sports recruiting addition is excellent and very helpful. Highly recommend!

Tutor/student desks are very crowded, requiring tutor and student to sit side by side with…read moreshoulders practically touching. I had explicitly asked that the tutor help my high schooler with study skills that would help her with all classes, biology in particular. During the first session the tutor just asked my daughter what she wanted to work on. Not having worked with a tutor, she wasn't sure what to ask for, especially as it was the beginning of the semester so she had no homework for biology. They chatted for about 20 minutes, but not about study skills. Then the session was ended early since my daughter didn't have anything else to ask for, even though I had been required to pay for a full session beforehand. Study skills were never discussed. Also the tutor told my daughter that she (the tutor) didn't have much background in biology and was more of a physics tutor. All around disappointing. The owner did follow up with me directly after I complained and asked for a refund. He listened patiently, acknowledged that the requested focus on study skills had been a miss and apologized for the poor experience. His handling of the situation is why I gave a 2 star instead of 1 star.

Looking for a tutor for my daughter before a Chemistry exam. OTL got her in right away. She liked…read morethe tutor and was able to find a time slot once a week for tutoring. I had some issues on my end regarding scheduling/paying and the owner called me to walk me through it. Highly recommend OTL for tutoring.

My 5 year old loves coming here. He especially loves lessons on the iPad and is looking forward to…read morecollecting enough points to pick out the prize he wants

Our twins (currently in 8th grade) have been going to Sylvan for about 3 years now, and we have…read morebeen very pleased with the outcome! They have been getting A's in Math and English at school and have been performing consistently well. The instructors are great, we are very happy. Highly recommend.

We've had an outstanding experience with Bright Fox. Both of my kids attended their SAT preparation…read moreprograms, and the impact has been truly valuable (though we went to Brightfox last min). We really appreciate how they accommodated last min sessions to get through the crazy application process. The instructors at BF are not only highly knowledgeable but also very structured and thoughtful in their approach. They understood how to bring out the best in our kids and made even challenging concepts easier to grasp. My kids especially appreciated that the instructors relate well to students and help them with narratives that stay true to their original voice and stories, which made a big difference in their confidence. I feel what sets Bright Fox apart is their commitment to student success and the consistency in the quality of teaching. Special thanks to Alex for the care and support, especially when we were confused with the process and frustrated after a bad experience at another institute (who wasted lot of time and hours without making real progress with essays). BF team was efficient, and their quick, iterative feedback helped a lot. They have a diverse and highly capable team, and communication has always been smooth with timely responses and support whenever needed. My kids felt confident, well-prepared, and supported throughout their journey. Both my kids found their voice and unique style of story telling that represented them in the essays, and discover themselves li'l more through this process. I genuinely appreciate the dedication of the entire team and would highly recommend Bright Fox to any parent looking for top-quality academic guidance. A well-deserved 5-Star experience!! Thanks Prasad & Saraswathi

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Birghtfox Education learning center! My…read morechild used this facility for SAT service and we are very happy with the outcome. I solicited few learning centers from Alamo to Dublin and landed with Brightfox for few reasons: 1. The approach is very strategic. Upon assessment of your child ability, they will come up with a REALISTIC plan without pushy 'marketing' tone that forces you to buy blocks of hours. They would ask your child to take the assessment twice to ensure consistency of results and serve as your child's ability/knowledge baseline. Then, they will set up a time with you and your child to review about timeline, targeted score and hours needed to review those areas that need improvement, inclusive lots of practice tests that I found extremely important to build the child confidence and comfort in taking the test. 2. Low ratio: 2:1 and sometimes even 1:1. One hour per Subject. 3. The hourly rate (in block discount) is far more reasonable than others that I inquired. 4. Brightfox Education user portal is very intuitive, easy to use/track and modern. 5. Administrative plus! There's always someone to respond ASAP (most of the time) or reasonable time, especially Ms. Heather, their office manager is SUPERB in providing response, flexibility, etc. Genuine interest in your child's success. 6. Facility is awesome. Clean, wide space, modern in office complex, plenty of parking and best of all, provide a welcoming sense. All in all, if you are looking a solid learning center partner, Brightfox can definitely offer you that as it did for us.

We love Lamorinda Reads! My reluctant reader really blossomed here with Katerina and we could not…read morebe happier. Katerina is truly a master of her craft, she won over my initially skeptical kid in no time and now my daughter is reading EVERYTHING, looks forward to her reading days, and has gained a ton of academic confidence. We commute here from Oakland and it is 100% worth the traffic to work with Katerina.

From the owner: Based in Lafayette, I offer one-on-one, in person, individualized reading and handwriting lessons…read moreto children with dyslexia and other language based learning differences, using the Slingerland Approach to structured literacy. An official dyslexia diagnosis is not necessary for parents to seek expert help for their struggling readers. I am passionate about helping children achieve success in both their academic and emotional journeys. I will first assess your child to determine their specific needs, and then provide weekly, targeted instruction, tailored to their individual strengths and weaknesses. I consistently monitor student progress to ensure continued growth. Get in touch for a free consultation on whether your child is a good candidate for my help!