They have closed down permanently according to Google but I wonder why? My teen went there in middle school for test prep.

I used BEC Tutoring for my children when they were in grammar school & high school. BEC have an understanding of the gifted mind. They gave my children academically appropriate challenges and an individualized education. BEC tutoring delivered continues professional services. Carlos Becerra provided valuable insight on filling the gap with their school curriculum. This was money well spent! Thank you BEC read more

I originally attempted to contact BEC through their website. From their own contact page, I called the number listed, only to find that the number had been disconnected. I knew they were still in business because a friend told me they were difficult to get in contact with, so I sent them an email through their site. Becky got back to me and told me she had "googled" and found only their correct number. Which means I should not have trusted the information on their website, I guess. I called them at the number that was not listed on their website and set up some tutoring for my kid. They told me they would be sending emails confirming and reminding appointments. I never received a confirmation or reminder and, as I recall, we missed the first appointment because of it. They apologized and assured me that the emails should have been sent out automatically. Again, my fault apparently. My kid was tutored several times by Alex. He was smart and personable. My kid liked him. He's why I give BEC any stars at all. There was another scheduling mistake relating to them moving their office and not informing us. Then, the last straw was when I took my kid to an appointment only to find that the tutor was on vacation and I was not notified. That was the end of last school year. Fast forward to this past week. I still need my kid tutored. I think: "Maybe they have things working more smoothly now." So I write them an email outlining what I need and letting them know how much we liked Alex. I also added in the email how I hoped that scheduling and miscommunication would no longer be an issue. In response, I got some more projection of blame. To wit: "Mr. R, At this time we are unable to accommodate your tutoring needs. Our scheduling practice may be a bit unorthodox in your opinion, but in order to employ high quality tutors we offer them a flexible schedule. In your email you mentioned scheduling issues. I attempted several times to contact you in May to resolve any issues with no response. I believe miscommunication on both our parts may have fueled your concerns. I believe we are not the best fit for your specific needs. Sincerely, Joy" You got that right, Joy. While the tutoring itself at BEC is of high quality, the administration is lacking. I'd look elsewhere, unless you're a mind reader. read more

I'm surprised how horribly this place is run. My son took a HS Entrance exam evaluation in August as we wanted to get a head start on tutoring for the HS Entrance exam texts this winter. It's now 6 weeks later and I have YET to hear back from them. I've left numerous voice mails and emails. When they do respond, it's usually an apology that they are busy and will "call/email" the next day. Then NOTHING...... A classmate of my son had the exact same experience. BEC will take your money for the entrance exam evaluation and then no follow-up .. We are both beginning to think we were scammed. So now it's back to plan B and using one of the weekend test prep companies. read more

Our daughter attends a private school which means testing is not a strength. We wanted to make sure that she would be on par with her CPS counterparts and hired Carlos to work with her on the math side as prep for the selective enrollment test/academic centers. Not only was my daughter extremely well prepared, the sessions with Carlos gave her an added and unexpected advantage - self confidence. She walked out of the test last month saying it was "easy" which really meant she was prepared and at ease. Thanks BEC! read more

I was referred to BEC Tutoring a little over six years ago. I have 2 kids that have worked with Carlos and several of the other tutors over the years. From regular homework, standardized test prep and college essays, we've been extremely pleased with our experience. With each one we saw big improvement in their grades and test scores. The tutors are friendly, flexible and highly intelligent. I recommend BEC to anybody looking for any type of extra help, grade improvement and better comprehension of class materials. As an added bonus they've helped us select colleges that would be good a fit. I'm grateful I found BEC, they are the best!! read more

I have nothing but good things to say about BEC. My daughter has used BEC to prepare for the high school selective enrollment exam and the MAP test. Long story short, her score went up sinifigantly (over 20 points) since she took her first practice test. She got into her first choice selective enrollment high school. The tutors here know the tests the kids are taking. They are also affordable compared to other places. I look forward to using them again as my other daugher prepares for the ACT read more

BEC is the BEST! You could not ask for a more caring, dedicated group of people who customize their approach to tutoring. My son struggles with ADHD and with the Selective Enrollment test approaching, we knew he needed help with preparation. He attended a number of sessions, privately and with a group and I have to say, it was so worthwhile. My son scored a 98 on the exam and I fully believe he would not have achieved such a high score without the expert tutoring from BEC. I could not recommend BEC enough!!! read more

My twin boys used BEC for MAP test prep. Not only did they both end up scoring their personal best, but BEC's whole approach was impressive. Each boy was treated as an individual, with a plan developed just for him. They didn't sit in classes with a bunch of other kids, doing workbooks in tandem. The atmosphere was supportive and not pressure-packed. Very impressive. read more

My two daughters have used BEC services. The oldest needed help honing her college entrance essays. She loved working with the tutors who helped her to shape her vision of what she wanted to say. BEC allowed me to take a step back and let her work with someone on more of a mentor level. She was very pleased with the finished project and was accepted to all the colleges she applied to, giving her many choices! My second daughter needed a little more hand holding and we purchased a college package. She got the help she needed preparing for the ACT and narrowing the colleges she was applying to based on her grades, test scores and help finding the right fit. Her ACT score went up 4 points, putting her in great position to apply for more "reach" schools. She is in the decision making process right now and she has many great choices for her future as well. The staff has always been very friendly, helpful & professional. This is a small, personalized company, so it can sometimes take a day or so to get a response, but this is because the kids are their priority, once you are a client, your needs are met efficiently. If you are looking for tutoring with bright, highly educated tutors that your kids can relate and respond to, this is the place for you! read more