We were looking for an admissions counselor who thoroughly understood the process and could inspire…read moreour daughter to get excited about college applications. Debbie Schatzman was all of that and more. She instantly helped us relax, took charge, and most importantly connected with our daughter right away and really inspired her. Our daughter came away from each (virtual) meeting feeling positive and excited. I've rarely seen her so self-confident. We were able to completely relax, knowing everything was in good hands. Debbie is efficient and ethical, offering custom plans and charging only for the time needed. She is supportive at every stage and truly wants the best for each student and family. So grateful both to Debbie and to Yelp for helping us find her!

Debbie Schatzman was awesome! She started working with my daughter in the summer before her senior…read moreyear. She spent quality time with her asking questions and making suggestions for her to consider to narrow down her college choices. The two of them devised a plan for the summer and fall to get her where she needed to be to make a final decision. Debbie provided my daughter with a plan that was not overwhelming and checked in frequently to help keep her on track. I would recommend Debbie because she values the relationship with the student and wants them to be successful at getting into the college of their choice. As a parent, she took the argument out of the process between parent and student. Thank you Debbie!

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!

I agree that they should remove advertisements regarding helping kids with learning disabilities…read more What they really need to advertise is that they will help kids, starting in grade ten. So...basically three years of investment. No seniors/no learning disabilities. As soon as they found out, they recommended how to get into UT Austin, (she doesn't want to go there). If you are willing to commit to years of their "help", they could probably find someone to help you.

This company advertises at length that they provide services finding colleges and gap year programs…read morethat support kids with ADHD and learning issues. I was so excited when I read Lisa Carlton's blog as she sounded like exactly who we needed to help make choices for our child's future. When I made my initial appointment, they cancelled hours before and then acted as if they couldn't provide the services to my child. Oh, and they included it would be over $8,000. Very confusing and inaccurate advertising. I went elsewhere. It was very clear they didn't want to work with children who weren't typical college bound students despite the information they provided online.

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.

My daughter Kloee is a junior, and like many parents, I was feeling the pressure of SAT prep. I did…read morea quick Google search for tutors in Austin, and a few names popped up. I reached out, and Andre got back to me the very next day with a professional and detailed email explaining his process and how he works with students. What really stood out to me was that he doesn't just jump into tutoring--he starts with an initial assessment to understand where the student is, then builds a plan from there. I'll be honest--at first we were a little unsure because we hadn't realized he had moved during the pandemic and now does sessions online. But I'm so glad I went with my gut. From the very first session, it was clear that Andre truly cares about his students. He was patient, encouraging, and explained things in a way that made sense to Kloee. She even told me she liked how he used real-life examples to help her connect the dots. After just about two months of working with him, Kloee's score went up by 220 points -- especially in math, where she saw the biggest improvement. We were beyond proud of her, and I know Andre played a huge role in that. We're planning to continue with him this summer to focus more on reading and writing so she can boost her score even more for the August SAT. If you're looking for a tutor who is responsive, thoughtful, and really knows how to connect with students, I can't recommend Andre enough. He was the perfect fit for us!

From the owner: Hampshire Academia is dedicated to the intellectual development of each and every one of our…read morestudents. To this end, our attention and care to the academic growth of our students extends beyond our individual lessons. To ensure that the quality of our instruction continues to serve as a model of excellence to Austin and surrounding areas, we prioritize value over profit, accepting a limited number of students and remaining accessible to our students outside of class hours. We have an established history of academic success and a profound commitment to academic excellence.

We were referred to Michal by my daughter's college counselor.   As soon as we met with Michal, we…read moreknew he was the tutor to go with for ACT prep.  He worked with my daughter over ~6 months and during that time helped her raise her ACT score by 5 points.   We are very thankful for Michal and his very effective tutoring process.   I highly recommend his services.   With some hard work and Michal's expertise, you'll get the results you are looking for!

I took the GRE test prep over this summer and am so happy I did! The price for the class is…read moreunbeatable and I scoured the web trying to find classes that could beat theirs. In addition, the personal attention and constant help you will receive from these teachers is outstanding. Michal and Daniel truly care about your success not only in the class but also your success in the admissions process and life after your exam! I took the GRE one time after taking their course and used that exam score to apply to graduate schools for a Master's in Business Administration. I was very excited to receive my acceptance letter a week after applying to the Business Graduate school of Texas State University in San Marcos, TX that I had been accepted to start my graduate education in the Spring of 2015! Super thankful for ATX Test Prep and the professional and kind service of these teachers and advisers.