If you are serious about getting into a top-tier business school, Manhattan GMAT can help you get…read morethe score you want. Their track record speaks for itself and makes them the best in the business. My personal experience was very positive; after 3 months of classes and 1 month of self-studying, my score went up 80 points and I got my target score. My instructor Jayson Beatty was fantastic, I looked forward to class every week. He made GMAT learning fun and entertaining, partially because he's just a funny guy. We met once a week for class, which made email communication very important. Jayson is very responsive to emails, always replying within hours. Lectures were systematic, first we learned the concept, then we went applied our learning through a series of examples. I registered for an in-person class with 6 students, which allowed us to take turns answer questions on the board. Highly recommend both Manhattan GMAT and Jayson Beatty!

Top-notch GMAT prep! If you're thinking about B-school, you're likely already trying to find the…read morebest prep course. Manhattan GMAT's Seattle course led by Mark was more effective than I could've imagined. It's invaluable having a math genius - CalTech educated no less - cover the ins and outs of the quant section. While it makes for long nights after work, the two and a half month course will help you build momentum and feel confident going into the test. In addition to the in-person classes, Manhattan's online portal makes studying at home simpler as you can watch pre-recorded classes. Do yourself a favor, rather than pull your hair out trying to make sense of Data Sufficiency questions, take this highly recommended class.

This is our family's third attempt at a tutoring for our now second grader, after failed attempts…read moreat Kumon and abacus classes. I figured I'd give it one more shot now that we recently moved from Bellevue to the Plateau/Highlands area. I purchased a bargain voucher for six sessions for one subject, admittedly not expecting much. (hint: their name ends with "on") Originally learned about this BIC location during kids' swimming class when I saw a pair of third graders doing their BIC tutoring homework in the bleachers. When I ran into a former neighbor of mine on our second week, I knew I might be onto something. The Issaquah location is open three times a week (Tue, Thur, Sun) and is managed by Mr Victor Ho. Victor also started a new Wednesday sessions at the EX3 Teen & Rec Center on the Samm. Plateau. BIC "Enrichment Courses" are divided into English and Math subject. Each session is 75 minutes long for one subject. Victor Students seems to be grouped by age/grade You have several students under the supervision of an adult teacher, and the students are expected to work on their own, "study hall" style, until they are stuck or otherwise have a question. Private tutoring this is not. Most of the hard work is at home, where the parents have to establish ad maintain a daily study routine for each kid. I've also noticed lot of anxious parents prepping their 6-8 year olds for the Cogat and achievement exams (I'm no sure if the latter is ITBS or Stanford10). Basically it's whatever BSD, ISD and LWSD are dishing out. I have no opinion on this particular offering, other than that it's popular and probably worth checking out if that's your focus. Ultimately, what sets the Issaquah operation apart is the dedication and accessibility of the branch manager, who has been receptive to and patient with my many questions and concerns about our kids progress (or sometimes, the lack thereof). Victor has been willing to tweak things so we can emphasize topics where there are gaps in understanding or merely insufficient mastery. Vic is also eager to hear about any errors / typos in the problem sets, as well as of any subpar tutoring sessions. As you'd expect, the tutoring competition is stiff on the Eastside but they seem to be thriving. Don't let their unassuming exterior and frankly, dingy interior fool you -- what they save on rent / furniture, they pass on the savings to you! (Seriously, BIC rates are lower than our previous tutoring programs.) This is a system that appears to be working for our children.

Great tutors! The center has helped my children understand math better. Plenty of parking and…read morevery organized center.

My children started learning abacus in January 2024. Thanks to Yuka-sensei's heartfelt guidance, my…read morechildren reached the dan level in less than two years. As they progressed through the levels, my daughters would sometimes "hit a wall", but were able to persist and meet the challenges because they enjoy abacus and love Yuka-sensei. Since they started learning abacus, my daughters' school performance has improved in math and other subjects as well. It is remarkable that abacus improves concentration and increases imagination. Yuka-sensei is truly a wonderful teacher. 子供達がそろばんを習い始めたのは2024年1月です。 優香先生の心のこもったご指導のおかげで、子供たちは2年足らずで段位に到達しました。 級や段が上がるにつれて、娘たちは壁にぶつかることもありましたが、そろばんが好きで、優香先生が大好きなので、ここまで頑張ることができたと思います。 そろばんを習い始めてから、娘たちの学校の成績は、算数だけでなく他の教科も上がりました。 そろばんが集中力を高め、想像力を高めるということは驚くべきことです。 優香先生は本当に素晴らしい先生です。

This was an excellent program for our child. Our child started in kindergarten until fourth grade…read more We completed 9 levels but we weren't able to complete level 10 because of her school rigorous schedule. It was worth all those years. This gave our child an advantage to solve problems quickly and love for math. Thanks!!!

We had a great experience in the Abacus West program this summer. I…read moreregistered my 7 year old daughter so she could keep up her math skills through the summer. This program taught her how to visualize and introduced her to mental math. She now has an increased confidence and new enthusiasm towards math. She really enjoyed going to her abacus math class and wants to continue - they made math fun for her! We are very happy to see the progress our daughter made in a relatively short time. We are grateful to her teacher, Ms Jan, who was very motivating and patient. Ms Jan has a wonderful way of working with my daughter, the entire class, and us (parents) to ensure success. I recommend Abacus West as a math enrichment option. This local company takes the time to understand the background of each child before the first class even begins. This program teaches kids to develop their visual skills while making math fun to learn.

I visited the center yesterday to have my two kids complete the initial academic assessment. I was…read moretold that they would call if my children finished early. I was waiting at a coffee shop a few doors down. I returned 20 minutes prior to the end of my kid's appointment to find my seven year old who has ADHD and other delays waiting alone in the waiting room with no adult. I sat with her for several minutes before anyone returned. When I spoke to the employee she told me it was "safe" for children to be unsupervised in their lobby. I completely disagree and I am so thankful that nothing happened to my daughter. I would not recommend this center!

The learning materials helped me to persistently study for months and practice tests were helpful…read morein the sense of mirroring the actual tests in preparation.

Luke at Central Test Prep helped my daughter prepare for SAT, ACT and SAT subject tests. His…read morepersonalized service and broad knowledge of the tests and how to prepare for them helped her to improve her scores significantly. We highly recommend Central Test Prep.

I participated in Manhattan GMAT's 9-week prep classes and I would recommend the Manhattan GMAT…read moreprep course to anyone planning to take the GMAT. MGMAT gives you all the tools as well as the knowledgeable instruction you need to be successful. It's so much more than textbook materials [which are also amazing], but the instructors and course structure really help you feel prepared for the test. In addition to the great instructors and textbooks, there are a number of online resources also available to students, including practice exams which allow you to truly get a feel for what taking the test will be like, and you receive assessments after the exams to help you identify strengths and weaknesses. The course is worth the money, and time investment. I can't imagine trying to study for the GMAT without the tools, classes, and resources which I received from Manhattan GMAT.

Our 4th grader has attended a series of 1-on-1 lessons on creative writing with Learnimize and…read moreloves it. The teacher always has fun and inspiring materials, and our child has been so motivated that she keeps working on her writing between sessions.