Not to be confused with The Prince Revue, which is an all-male strip show featuring the likes of…read moreme, Tatum and McConaughey, and we dance to When Doves Cry and Kiss and all sorts of other Princely Prince songs. TAFKAPFTW. Who doesn't love the Princeton Review? But it's not actually based in Princeton apparently? Or at least maybe for this region, it's based right here in this mall, just seconds from UT campus. Pretty interesting. Pretty cool actually since it's basically on campus. It closes earlier than the rest of them though so most of the times I've been here I haven't been able to check it out. Anyway it's more Barbie's thing than mine because she went to the Ivy League and is actually proud of it, whereas I went to Oxford and am indifferent to it at best.

Update 5/26/11: my daughter just finished her first year at a top Ivy League university. I…read moreguarantee the Princeton Review, which upped her score considerably, was a big part of her getting into a class with a 9% acceptance rate. Not to mention, the university offered her super financial aid, so it ended up being very, very affordable. Our investment in the PR course ended up paying off in a huge way. Original review from Feb 2010: My kid took the SAT prep course, and it made a substantial difference in her score. I'd bought several test prep books that helped a little, but there is something about the in-person experience that really makes the info sink in, so this is absolutely worth the time and effort. It's expensive, so look online for promotional codes which can save some money. It does involve homework, so be sure to budget time appropriately. The only caveat is their system for the essay - though she's a particularly skilled writer, she followed the PR instructions to the letter for this test section (instead of doing her usual thing) - and it actually cost her points. If we did it again, I'd tell her to ignore them on the essay bits but pay close attention for the rest. Overall, we enthusiastically recommend Princeton Review.

When applying to undergraduate programs, I worked with numerous college admissions counselors that…read moretended to induce, rather than alleviate, the stress associated with the application process. They would place me on a strict schedule based on the number of sessions I purchased and were so caught up in writing what they thought college admissions boards would want to read that I ended up submitting personal statements that were not so personal. With that said, Sean is not your typical college admissions counselor. He treated me like an actual person, not just a paycheck. At our first session, Sean took the time to simply talk to me and figure out what drove me to this particular career path. He then helped me channel my passion into an eloquent, interesting general personal statement that was later tailored to four different graduate programs. In working with Sean, I did not get just a personal statement, I got complete application support. He gave me his cellphone number and encouraged me to text him with any questions between sessions. He was always quick to respond and would also text me to check-in on my progress. This type of regular communication allowed us to get the small details out of the way and focus on the more important aspects of each application during our face-to-face meetings. Applying to graduate school is overwhelming, but Sean made the process nearly stress-free. I believe his genuine interest in my success was key to writing a personal statement that stood out in a pile of cookie cutter essays. It feels so good to say that I was ACCEPTED TO ALL four graduate programs I applied to and will be attending my dream school starting this fall. Next time I need support on any type of professional application, I will not hesitate to contact Sean and you should too!

I used AAC to help me get into the extremely competitive MBA program at SMU. After being out of…read moreschool for a few years, I was really overwhelmed, but Devan helped me evaluate my strengths and weaknesses and was able to make sure I understood the admissions process. He helped me with my professional resume and essay, as well as with GRE prep. He is not only very intelligent but is great at very quickly understanding what areas someone needs help in. I only applied to one school and Devan made sure that was the school I got into. He was motivational and logical throughout the entire process. I am extremely glad that I chose to work with this company rather than any others. I would definitely recommend them to others!

Kaplan LSAT Prep Class: Kaplan cancelled class days before the scheduled date. My son has been…read moreenrolled for over 4 months and Kaplan did not provide a single communication regarding the possible cancelation. Our entire summer schedule was programmed around this LSAT class. Now we are trying to get a refund. And it looks impossible to find another summer in person class this late. Kaplan is unreliable and poor at communications.

Kaplan is where you want to do your test prep. The teachers are topnotch and the office staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. They have a complete satisfaction AND money back guarantee! Why prep anywhere else when your class is taught by brilliant people and is RISK-FREE!?!

House of Tutors is an English Language school with a number of extremely experienced and…read morepassionate teachers. The students come from across the globe and really want to learn

I'm very glad to study with HOFT. When I began, I understood very little English, but in this…read moremoment I can understand it more. I excited because I can communicate better every day. HOFT staff is excellent, everyone does a good job, so I'm very happy to be here. God bless HOFT. Mi name is Yair C.

Dr. Liz Ghini is a rock star instructor! U of Chicago PhD, bachelor's in math from Stanford, 99th…read morepercentile test taker for both GRE and GMAT ... and yet she's humble and friendly! Very patient instruction, the course materials are as thorough it gets, and online materials are very useful as well. If you want to crack the 700s on your verbal and quant sections of the GRE, go with Manhattan. They will be offering "New GRE" courses this summer and they also offer online options if you can't attend class in-person. The GMAT course is also excellent. HOT TIP: use promo code ATXGRE for $100 off enrollment.

I agree with Erik's review. Hastings Wyman was an excellent instructor. He was extremely…read moreenthusiastic, helpful, and entertaining. The course is very interactive, and Hastings tried to get everybody involved to solve problems together. Although this course is one of the most expensive I've seen, I think it's worth it. Not only do you receive a ridiculously large amount of study materials, you have access to Manhattan GMAT's online resources. Their online student system is very user-friendly, and they are extremely quick to respond to inquiries. I would definitely recommend this prep course to students who are serious about taking the GMAT and enrolling in business school.

After 3 private lessons with Christian, my daughter's ACT English and Reading scores went up 8…read morepoints! She is now eligible to get into almost every school in the State of Texas and eligible for scholarships. She is retaking the SAT and ACT again on August 25 and September 8 and hopefully she will get higher scores again. I would love to for you to experience the same benefit for your student. If you sign up for classes or private lessons with Love the SAT, your student will receive a private lesson free, worth $150, and so will my daughter. Please call them and tell them Donna Nielsen referred you.

My daughter took an ACT class with Christian and then took three 1:1 sessions with him in the two…read moreweeks prior to the exam. Her ACT score increased from a 29 to a 34. Can't beat that! We are both delighted. The office is easy to find off Spicewood Springs. It is definitely not a beautiful space, but it's functional and well worth the investment. Parents, if you have to drive your kids, there are lots of other places very close by where you can wait or get in a quick grocery run to Randalls.

Very active English teachers. the place is on good location. and I heard that they will renew their…read morefurniture this year.

From the owner: Since 1965, TIEP has helped more than 30,000 students and professionals from 131 countries to…read moreachieve their goals by strengthening their English skills and improving their communication skills. * Year-round intensive ESL courses for all levels, I-20 granting for F-visa students * Evening and Saturday courses available for Austin locals and tourists * TOEFL and IELTS prep * Fast Start program allows you to earn college credits while completing ESL * University Express accelerated prep program and conditional admission w/many Texas universities * Centrally located, all classes in one building, limited parking available * Superior instruction by highly-qualified ESL teachers at affordable prices

Ann Connally is a Godsend to our family. I will spare you all the details of our 3 year learning…read moredifferences saga ,but in short, Ann was the third professional to evaluate our daughter in a 3 year period. I will also add she is the only professional who actually gave us accurate and helpful information.Ann has the amazing ability to pinpoint the exact learning "breakdown" in your child. Once she identifies the areas that need work,she will design an individualized therapy program for your child's specific needs. There is a reason it's called Austin Learning Solutions, she offers brilliant solutions!!! As parents isn't that what we all want??My child's confidence has soared,and she has truly been transformed under Ann's guidance. Book your evaluation today!!

My husband and I cannot say enough positive things about Ann. Our son struggled with learning to…read moreread in Kindergarten. Learning sight words was particularly problematic for him as was identifying rhyming words and following multi-step directions. I am a former teacher, and my bag of tricks was not helping him. Ann evaluated our son in March of his Kinder year and quickly identified fundamental areas that we needed to address. We also began a Listening program using sound therapy to target sensory motor issues. Ann is the ultimate professional, but she is also a great motivator and coach. Although my son had started to shut down at school and with us at home, he was willing to work for Ann. She is just the right combination of no-nonsense and positive encouragement. She knows her stuff. I immediately felt that my son was safe in her hands and that our money was well spent. As a parent, I learned so much from watching Ann work with my son, and she gave me the confidence to implement what she was doing with my son at home. My son worked with Ann throughout the summer after his Kinder year on reading (in addition to doing a sound therapy program). The progress he has made with reading is truly remarkable, and I cry when I think about the difference in my boy in less than a year. We were already beginning to hear him make comments that he wasn't smart and that reading was too hard for him. Under Ann's guidance and instruction, our son's confidence has soared. Not only is he reading, but he views himself as a capable learner and reader -- HUGE!!

They do Gods work! No joke! Our son was struggling with writing and math. When he would get home…read morefrom school my wife and I would try to help him with his homework. That didn't go over well. When we would try to teach him or tell him to fix a letter, etc, he would flip out, get angry, break his pencil in frustration. There was no way to get through to him. We didn't know what to do or where to go. As parents we were lost and frustrated. Enter GradePower. We were told about GradePower through a friend. We immediately scheduled a consultation with Gordon. Let me tell you Gordon is super nice, understanding, and knowledgeable. He listens and answer all your questions. Also, Gordon understands kids that struggle with learning or need help, as he was in their shoes once. Nick is also an amazing person, I swear they have the nicest, calmest, most understandable people working here. Our son is thriving we see it in his work. We see it in his confidence. We will be sending our daughter here once she gets into the higher grades. Oh and they are on top of everything. We have scheduled check-ins with Gordon and or Nick who give us feedback on how are son is doing, showing us his work, showing us his growth but also telling us what he needs to work on. GradePower has given us hope when we were hopeless. Investing in your child's future starts with GradePower. Thank you GradePower, we love you!

Gradepower Austin is truly amazing! From the parent lens, I will say that my daughter enjoyed the…read moreexperience and always came out saying her session was 'great!'. She learned many new skills that helped build a much stronger foundation for school. Additionally, I am a certified Reading Specialist and former Assistant Principal, and I can easily say that the instruction is top notch. Gordon cares so much about every Gradepower student and leads his establishment with so much care, focus, and positivity. Thank you, Gradepower, for an amazing experience!!