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    Mr. Test Prep

    4.9(61 reviews)
    19.6 mi
    29 years in business
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    It was divine appointment that we found Mr. Test Prep. I…read morealmost never use Yelp anymore to search for anything (sorry, yelp!) but I came on here just to see if there was any SAT prep service that could help my son. He had already sat for the SAT in his 10th grade, and had a decent 1550 score, but we wanted to see if he could improve it. Mr. Test Prep's approach and clear value proposition really stood out to me in the sea of the multitude of tutors and SAT prep services. We gave it a try, our son Ethan loved Michael's style, and format, and it was a good fit for our family's needs all around. Ethan sat for the SAT again in a few months of working with Michael, and his score was perfect. Of course, everyone's mileage may vary. For us , it was a match made in heaven :) Thanks, Michael

    My husband and I are grateful to Michael Romano for his help in the SAT test prep process. We…read morehighly recommend Michael with no hesitation! Michael took a highly cumbersome and stressful SAT prep process and gave my son and daughter the tools they needed to excel -- both looked forward to Michael's test prep sessions! Michael has a very special process in working with students to reduce the anxiety and stress associated with the SAT and ACT tests. His style of instruction really worked well for my son and daughter during the testing period. They were able to perform at their best level. Michael made the process super fun and helped to fuel their motivation to do their best. He was always available for a phone call if we had any questions, and we appreciate his willingness to help. We are so happy to have found Michael. Previously, we went to another test prep provider who said there was no difference in taking the SAT or ACT. She once had my daughter in tears based on her pushy approach. After the first session, Michael knew the SAT was a better choice for them. Choosing the SAT had a very significant impact on their score. Thank you, Michael for being a great teacher and mentor! Our only regret is that we wish we found Michael sooner. My husband and I give him our highest recommendation!

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    Green Academics

    Green Academics

    5.0(18 reviews)
    10.3 mi

    Chris is an outstanding counselor. He helped me write my essays for UCs and the Common App and…read moresupplementals for schools such as NYU and Columbia. His organization and the information he provides about all of the schools are amazing and reduced the stress of having to research all of the small things for each school I was interested in. The way he guided me to write the essay was efficient and saved me a lot of time as I didn't have to write the same essay for another question that was similar to the last. I was able to finish my essays by August. It was a big relief and the whole process seemed very manageable with his help. His ability to provide fluidity in my writing and his knowledge of college admissions helped me especially because my writing was "impenetrable" or difficult for someone who didn't know me to understand. Besides the support he gave me with essays, he was also very easily accessible and understanding. I had his number and if there was anything that came up in the way of a meeting, I could just text him and I got a response in less than an hour. Any rescheduling of a meeting was simple and caused no trouble. Chris is a very straightforward person and gave me the support and advice I needed to write my essays. He is also pretty funny and a down-to-earth person which helped as meetings didn't come as something I didn't want to do. Chris was a great college counselor and I recommend him as his understanding of the application process and his ability to tutor and write were a great help.

    I come from a non-traditional educational background, having gone directly to the US Air Force out…read moreof high school, only to stare down my UC undergraduate applications at the age of 29. Chris helped calm my nerves during the entire process. Chris is patient and has a unique talent of channeling your talents with the best possible outcome. He reassured me that my uniqueness had value. He got me talking about my achievements, made me feel proud, and helped me coalesce my thoughts into an essay that won me acceptance to Cal. In fact, after my acceptance into Cal, the admissions team asked if they could publish my personal statement to help other prospective students. Out of thousands of applications, they remembered mine! I highly recommend Chris for anyone who struggles to put their thoughts to paper for a personal statement. Thanks to Chris, my life trajectory changed in ways I never imagined. Chris has also tutored me in other areas such as Math and Writing. Learning never ends and Chris is unceasingly helpful in all aspects of my life. He is the most incredible writer I have ever met. I also plan on using Chris' services when I enter the work force after college. Meticulously written cover letters, resumes and thank you notes will put you above the rest. Thank you Chris. I am forever grateful.

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    Zenith Tutoring - Semi-private group classes and private lessons available.

    Zenith Tutoring

    4.7(24 reviews)
    21.2 miRussian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf

    We are incredibly grateful to Grayson for helping my daughter achieve a perfect score on her first…read moretry in the ACT (Jul-2024) and also a perfect score in the PSAT NMSQT. My daughter was already scoring high but wanted to push for perfection. In just 7 sessions, Grayson taught her the techniques and strategies she needed to reach her goal. His personalized approach and focus on her specific needs made all the difference. Unlike big institutions that often feel impersonal, Grayson provided one-on-one attention and tailored guidance. We strongly recommend working with him if you're aiming for top scores. The results speak for themselves, and we couldn't be happier! Thank you, Grayson, for your expertise and dedication! --Saritha

    I am so happy that we found Zenith Tutoring. Grayson and his team are fantastic - they have…read moreinspired my child by explaining specific techniques that have improved their score on the SAT. If you have a kid who did well on the SAT, but is trying to do even better, Zenith is a wonderful partner. Our child has taken weekly sessions online for a few months with Grayson and done a significant amount of work in preparation for each session. The online system they have is easy to use and helps the student understand the reason for the answers in case they get something wrong. The level of detail in the analysis is amazing. Grayson is an excellent teacher. He has been kind and extremely well-informed when working with our child and has made the work in-between sessions worthwhile because the scores keep going up. Who knows? Maybe the next stop will be 1600.

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    My Tutoring Place

    My Tutoring Place

    3.0(2 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    This is very good for your children, they have something called the closest and they lock the bad…read morekids in there- jk they don't do that the closest is a closest as said in the name, but its walls are covered in glow in the dark sticker and it is very lovely what Helena will do for her students, and what she will allow them to do. They study and have a lot of fun which is rare for a tutoring center. Even if she is not working with them it has a nice environment which makes it easy to do work. Some kid colored the staple though, which is actually pretty nice because now whenever you staple something it's rather pretty. All the students there are also very nice and you're sure to make some friends which is nice for socially awkward kids, and if you don't make any friends you still have Helena. :)

    This place is horrible. The woman who runs it apparently has no friends so she "hangs out" with the…read morestudents and makes them her buddies. the reason it has 5 stars is because threre is a set group of everyday kids who seem to run the place more than she does. THEY are the people who wrote the reviews. She actually DOES homework for some children instead of instruction. You can walk by there often and she is not even there and only students are in the office! (I walk by there on the way home from work daily. I can't count how many times I've seen this) They have access to her computer, including other students information on school and billing information. Worse is the fact that she talks about other students problems with her little group. My child used to be part of this group and do homework. He always wondered what was said about him when he was gone. The other tutor's are marginal at best. My son had a 3.5 and he hoped to get it up to a 4.0 or close at least. He made 3.6 after months of tutoring. Talk to several people before you go here, and not the kids sitting around every afternoon. You can do better at kumon or sylvan I'm certain. I'm just sorry I didn't have a review that was truthful to read when I was researching.

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    4.7(6 reviews)
    20.1 miUnion Square

    Message me for a discount code! TestMasters was a great experience! My teacher, Dorothy, was very…read morecaring and really made sure that people in the class were truly understanding the material. I increased my score 17 points, so that says something about their methodology. They really breakdown the LSAT so you understand the basics and what to expect on the actual test. By the time you are taking the LSAT, there are no surprises and it feels like just another practice test. I would recommend TestMasters to anyone wanting to take the LSAT. TestMasters helped me be able to go to a great law school and hopefully have a great career in law. Thank you so much to Dorothy and the creator, Robin.

    I'm really torn between giving TestMasters a 2 star versus 3 star rating…read more My experience with the preparatory class was OK, at best. I believe the course requires an above average understanding of the material PRIOR to the students even walking into the class, and in my opinion, that does not help students understand the foundational concepts and structure of each question type. Hearing Type 1 or Type 10 question in class at a very early point in the class only added unnecessary stress/pressure as I had to go through my notes to try to figure out the question types. Additionally, my instructor was OK. I will say that she had a great understanding of the material but helping the class understand it, from THEIR perspective, was not her strong suit. Moreover, there were at least 2 occasions which she promised to call me to discuss some concerns I had and never did. For the hefty price I paid for the class, I did not feel that it helped my score. Contrary to my experience with TestMasters, I would recommend to others to first try the PowerScore Bibles (Logical Reasoning, Logic Game and Reading Comp). These have been my savior. I have been going through them post-TestMasters and many of the concepts now click!

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    SF Creative Learning Solutions - Bike Zambia!

    SF Creative Learning Solutions

    5.0(51 reviews)
    16.9 miDiamond Heights

    Without question, engaging Scott was the most valuable educational investment I made to support my…read morechild. It's not cheap, but the outcome is extraordinary. The impact Scott had on my son went well beyond college essay preparation/production. Pre-Scott, my son could barely write a coherent sentence and through the magic of Scott's teaching methodology and in a relatively short timeframe, the improvement was dramatic. The counsel, candid discussions, and direction Scott provided paid huge dividends in the classroom and in daily written communication (emails, texts). My son became a more confident writer and student which of course, carried over to everyday life. As he heads-off to college in the fall (UCLA), I'm forever grateful to Scott for the life-changing role he played in preparing my son for the next chapter and beyond.

    Scott worked with my daughter during her senior year to help with her college applications and…read moreessays. He guided us through the entire process and went above and beyond on the deadline days. Scott helped my daughter think through her experiences and interests and figure out how to apply them to all the different application prompts and questions. He was dependable and present in all of their sessions to make sure the work got done. My daughter really struggles with deadlines and time management and Scott was really patient and gave a lot of good advice and guidance. In the end she was admitted to her top choice. We were very happy to work with Scott and would be happy to work with him again in the future.

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    Bodsat Prep

    4.2(5 reviews)
    19.8 miLower Pacific Heights

    They use old tests and they are absurdly expensive. When we approached them about the old material,…read moredating back almost fifteen years, they denied it even though we had physical proof. The most expensive tutoring in the city and you're not even learning and using the most recent material and test prep materials!

    BodSAT is exceptional! I came in with a predicted score of 2100. With BodSAT's help, I worked my…read moreway up to a score of 2370 (800 in Reading, 770 in Math, 800). I surpassed my greatest expectations, and am still amazed at my score. I was recently accepted to Harvard's class of 2017. BodSAT is different from other SAT prep services because it teaches you how to think. Rather than focusing on the content of the problems, BodSAT focuses on how to approach the problems. From a psychological standpoint, the process is fascinating. However, this is definitely a course for kids who are already high achieving and need that extra push, rather than for kids who need basic SAT prep foundations. Suggestion: even with this class, make sure you take the test multiple times. Wes and Justin cram a lot of information into a few short weeks. When I took the SAT immediately after the course, I got a combined score of 2190. I had to take dozens of practice tests by myself to fully cement the processes learned from BodSAT. After a summer of practice tests, I took the SAT again to achieve the 2370 score. To conclude, students who are taking this course must commit to practicing and expanding upon what they learned in class if they want to reach their highest potential. However, practice tests alone are not enough. Wes and Justin taught me so much, and I am truly grateful for their support.

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