We've had a great experience at this center. Since the new director took over, the environment has…read morebeen very welcoming and supportive, and you can really tell how much they care about both students and families. The tutors and SAT prep teachers are experienced and knowledgeable, and they don't just teach the material--they also show students how to study and share practical tips that truly help. My child studied here for 8 weeks over the summer and earned a high SAT score, and we're very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend this center to any parent looking for solid academic support throughout high school.

The staff are nice and attentive to needs. The SAT prep here is really helpful- my daughter scored…read morea 1520 with Elite teacher help. Highly recommend.

CL Academy has helped me in numerous ways throughout my high school years. I was able to maintain…read morestrong grades in all my subjects thanks to the tutoring classes available. CL Academy's college prep has also, in my opinion, been the biggest factor in my admission success. Thanks to the personalized assistance and myriad of opportunities this academy provided, I was accepted into top schools, including Ivy League schools Harvard and Cornell. I would definitely recommend CL Academy to students of all ages, especially those striving for top-ranking universities.

Highly recommend this academy. Teachers are super helpful and caring. Daughter has been to all the…read moreacademies in the area and this place is second to none.

This review is for the learning center upstairs! I send my 10 year old here for homework, private…read moretutoring, and piano lessons. This place is really "all-in-one" which is really convenient for working parents. They offer a pick up service from my child's school and feed them snacks once they arrive at Quest. I have piece of mind knowing that my son is well taken care of from the moment they are picked up. As for their homework help class, I double check my son's homework each night to make sure it's complete, and I have no problems with the quality. I was a little concerned about the shift to common core at my son's school, but the teachers at Quest know how to explain common core methods very well. My son also has private tutoring for reading since he was a little behind. His tutor is great and I've seen so much improvement in his reading fluency and comprehension. He's much more confident in this subject now! The staff there are very courteous and more than willing to work with you to resolve any concerns and issues. I'm very happy with sending my kid here!

My son attended Quest Academy for private high school math tutoring for the last school year and it…read moretruly benefited it. The one and one teaching improved his grade and he truly appreciated the thorough explanation by his teacher. The scheduling is limited because of his extracurricular activities, but the administration is great at communicating and flexible.

As someone as already commented for HS2's Irvine Branch, HS2 Academy is full of lies! HS2 Academy's…read moreCerritos branch has a serious lack of teachers and can be considered as one of the worst HS2 branches in Southern California. New teachers are constantly being hired as old teachers are leaving. Even right now during the 2013 school year, the Cerritos branch is still not able to offer any AP classes except for Calculus AB and Spanish. (What a nice tutoring company!) There are only so-called "homework clubs" in which the teachers are told to supervise multiple subjects that they are not familiar with. Those who paid for the 3-in-1 program (can take unlimited amount of group classes) had a huge waste of money because the teachers seldom prepare for class and are very inexperienced in teaching their subjects, including SAT and ACT. (All of the popular teachers are assigned to teach at the nearby Walnut and Irvine branches where there are more students.) For example, if a junior year student has a class schedule of AP Language, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP World History, AP Physics, and AP Psychology at school, guess what? This academy does not offer any group classes for any of those classes! You either pay for private tutoring (not included in 3-in-1) for $80 an hour with an inexperienced teacher, or you can take the online class that can be cancelled any time due to the low attendance. Speaking of the college counseling program, only few of the college counselors actually have experience. While HS2 Academy claims that "a lot" of their college counselors are "former college admission officers or interviewers," most are simply individuals who happen to get into a prestigious university and want to make a living. The truly experienced counselors only consult the very high-achieving students, and the rest of the students are sent to the numerous not-so-experienced ones, whomever available. Because each counselor is assigned to consult approximately 40 students, they pay very little individual attention to the students. A lot of the counselors here are newly hired as well, many of them experiencing their first college application season with students. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON HS2 ACADEMY! It's nearly $20,000 for the 3-in-1 program throughout high school. There will be a guaranteed disappointment at Cerritos branch. The nice images of the advertising do not fit this particular branch at all. See how many tutors and counselors HS2 is short of? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/search/?areaID=7&subAreaID=&query=hs2&catAbb=jjj It's simply not worth the money to pay for such a lousy academy.

Legeezy! Got me a good score and into a good school!…read more Even though I say stuff like legeezy.

As another reviewer has mentioned, these people are in it for the money. I wasn't the brightest…read morestudent in my group. Yet instead of telling me and my parents that I am better off going to community college and working my way up there, they insisted I keep taking things unnecessary for my needs. A dishonest administration if you ask me. Sort of like that dishonest mechanic if you will who tries to sell you useless things when you're just there for a simple oil change. The director considers herself a devoted Christian but I feel like she has a love for money more than the people she "serves". On another note, I loved the teachers here. They are all very good people and qualified when it comes to the subjects they teach. My test score has improved drastically thanks to these wonderful teachers. If you got the brains and the will power to go to the big schools, go for it. If you're like me and find God's divine calling for you to be in something that doesn't require thousands of dollars being dumped into education, forget this place. I should have known better.

Though Premiere Prep is typically geared towards high school students preparing for college, I used…read morethis company for hourly consultations for my academic transition. I didn't know it when I met him, but Justin was a game changer for me. I never knew the value or importance of receiving professional academic/career guidance. I can honestly say that I would not be nearly close to where I am today without Justin's guidance or support. He has helped me in my professional development through editing my resumes, interviewing skills, and most importantly, he saw my potential and helped me realize it too. His advice is honest and compassionate (though not necessarily what I always wanted to hear) and he wholeheartedly invested his time in me. Justin helped me transition through one of the most difficult times in my life between undergrad and post-undergrad at UCI. These days, I am proud to say I am at my top choice graduate program in occupational therapy. Whether it is college counseling or personal development, you couldn't be in better hands with Justin or his team at Premiere Prep.

We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

After Alison helped my daughter get into her dream school UCLA, I turned to her to help my son. He…read morewas transferring from a CC to an UC. His hard work & her help with his essays really paid off. He will be starting at UC Berkeley this fall. One of the things I appreciated most was Alison's responsiveness and willingness to make revisions promptly. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Alison both my kids got admitted to top schools.

My son worked with Alison the Summer between his Junior and Senior year in high school on his…read morecollege essays. Her style of working with my son, as well as her knowledge of how to shape the essays for the major my son was applying to were valuable and in sightful. Alison communicated very clearly through out the process, both with me and my son, which made things so easy. I highly recommend using Alison for your college essays. I can firmly say it made the difference, as my son got into his dream school.

Patrick has been such an integral part of my evolution over the past 5+ years. Knowing he's there…read morewhen I most need a professional listener who is a continuous student of the human experience, is a gift. When a challenge/experience arrives in my life, I get to face it knowing I can call on him if I want to. It matters. The knowledge that there is a therapist I have built trust with provides a freedom to face the unknown on my own, without being alone. In a perfect world, everyone would have a therapist. I had no idea how much my ability to work through challenges would improve, just from having someone to talk through the big ones with. Patrick in particular has a deep understanding of the ways our minds can respond to life, and provides that insight without the detached, clinical vibe so many therapists seem to approach patients with. It's something truly special that he brings to the table. Finding a therapist you vibe with is not a simple task. Having one is a gift. You are a gift, Patrick. Thank you.

I'd seen two therapists before Patrick: one thought it was OK to answer her phone throughout our…read moresession and the other although she did listen to me, I just didn't connect with her and I left feeling the same as when I went in. I was initially apprehensive about seeing a male therapist as I worried that I'd be embarrassed to open up to him or that he wouldn't understand me. I was wrong. From the first meeting he just told me to say what was on my mind, I did and it was great and I left feeling like I'd actually done something that was helping me move in the right direction. He's friendly, kind, welcoming, a great listener, I don't know how he does it but he remembers pretty much everything, he's funny and you feel like he genuinely cares about what you have to say while helping you realize the reasons why you feel and act the way you do. Along with other important changes I've made in my life, he has truly been a great help in guiding me to be more assertive and quiet my own inner critic enough to find peace of mind. There is still work to be done and I know that Patrick will be able to continue to help me. It goes without saying that I highly recommend Patrick.