As a long-time client, the service that Dr. Trama and the Sarphatie Education team provided me was…read morecrucial to achieving my education and career goals. In high school, they helped me refine and establish a plan for my career path. With a plan in place, they opened up opportunities, provided me with tools to effectively advantage them, then served as an advocate on my behalf between schools and financial institutions to achieve acceptance and the best financial assistance possible. All services well beyond the scope of a high school guidance counselor. As a result, the service I received from Sarphatie Education ensured that I was able to attend an excellent school of my preference with a very good financial package. After graduation, Dr. Trama continued to assist me with debt management and career counseling.

We found both the President and founder, Dr. Jacque Trama, of this organization misleading in terms…read moreof their disclosure of fee for services they offer. Nothing was disclosed upfront. I would recommend to approach very cautiously with this organization and have them disclose upfront outrageous fee they charge for their services.

First, let me say that I've used tutors for both my children for college test prep.  I used…read moreanother, more expensive service, for my oldest child.  That test prep service was great.  They provided excellent service and targeted the areas that my child needed improvement.  They oversaw and took the lead on how to study, giving her test taking strategies, how often she needed sessions, when to take a practice test.  Basically, I didn't need to think about anything because they took care of it.  Now my second child is ready for college test prep.  I was initially going to use the same test prep company that I previously used for my oldest child, however they raised their prices $5 an hour so I decided to look into other services.  After speaking with Chariot Learning, I thought they would provide the same services that I received from the other company.  I was wrong.  I suppose in this case, you get what you pay for!  I had to ask them to do practice tests to see areas of improvement and areas that still need attention.  After months of tutoring, they still had not gone over the Science section of the ACT, they did not go over how to approach the test or give her test taking strategies.  I had to ask them to do all of this.  There was no plan or targeting the areas where my child could still improve.  Twice the tutor was a no show.  A friend of mine here in Pittsford told me that her son had to correct his math tutor.  Eventually, I had enough and went back to the more expensive college test prep service and it's been great!  No problems.  I don't need to think about anything because they are taking the lead on everything.  My child's scores have soared.  One less thing for me to think about - so I'm thrilled.  I realize that test prep is expensive and the company we are currently using worth every dollar.  Something is better than nothing, so Chariot Learning can't hurt and by default (just because you are studying) your scores should increase at least a little.  I just wonder if you would be better off buying a book and studying on your own instead of Chariot Learning.

If I could give them a zero rating I would. Where to start? First, I spent SO MUCH money here in…read morehaving them tutor my daughter not once but twice for the SAT. (Fool me once didn't take I guess.) She scored the same the first time as her practice test 3 months before beginning the "so called" private tutoring. They "tried" to explain the low score by my daughter's new found test anxiety. Of course I bought it even as she said the tutors were little to not useful at all. The second time? She went up 20 points -- I guess it's OVER a $100 a point to improve with Chariot. NOT worth it -- found another private tutor and spent $350 and she went up -- wait for it -- 280 points! She said Chariot didn't teach test techniques like the new tutor at all! Oh, and they also referred me to a private college counselor in Brighton. That referral was also worthless. The woman never even worked for a counseling dept, a college or financial aid office. Of course, I then found someone else on my own (also in Brighton but had been in business for over 20 years) who helped us get my daughter into her dream college! Please don't use these folks. Racket Racket Racket

as a parent paying for my son's education, i'm not a happy person. tuition is ridiculous and very…read moreexpensive with hidden cost. many classes are canceled or online, yet we are paying for a dorm room. my son could do online from my house. just not a fan of this school at all. better cheaper options out there, where the degree is more respected. i'd love to give 0 stars but i'm made to add a star.

Worst parking I've ever seen at a college. Tons of employee parking, barley any student lots and…read morealso are very far from any class, and commuter parking even further away from classes. Absolutely zero parking at the village. And if you live on the West side of campus goodluck because you can only park in the "west side lots". Even though you pay $70 for a parking pass they do now allow you to park in East or central resident parking lots if you live on the west side. Needs to be fixed asap especially with all the snow storms. They still expect you to walk 20 mins to class and 20 mins back to your car, and if you don't you will get a ticket everytime.

I have very much appreciate working with Laura and her counseling and mindfulness services. She has…read morea true speciality for connecting with her clients, more authentically than so many counselors that I've tried in the past. I see her once a month to build mindful practices into my daily life, debrief big stressors and integrate wellness responses. Laura has been so accommodating to meet me where I may be in the session-- I certainly always feel renewed and motivated to integrate content from the session into my daily life. I feel very fortunate to have support from Laura in this way and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for wellness in their lives.

From the owner: Mindful Matters specializes in providing a unique blend of counseling, coaching and consulting…read morehelping people to learn mindful skills to live with more peace, ease, and energy. With empathy and compassion, she provides a safe space for people to connect, share, feel heard, understood and valued. Laura recognizes, supports and nurtures her clients with curiosity, kindness and respect