The GMAT scoring algorithm can be very confusing, and it led me to have a ton of inefficiencies in…read moremy time management. Of course, I wasn't aware of any of this through the class I took, but Erfun both explained it to me and taught me strategies and guessing tactics that dramatically changed how I thought about the exam. Overall, I can't recommend Erfun's services enough. If you're struggling in your GMAT prep, you should 100% give him a shot. You won't regret it.

Didn't think much of hiring a private tutor for my GMAT prep until a friend recommended Erfun to…read moreme. I had previously used multiple teaching books and online courses and really was getting nowhere at all. My score barely moved and I felt so stressed from the over-preparation. I felt like i was doing homework for hours after a full day of work and never accomplished anything. Then I contacted Erfun. After the very first session I felt tremendously relieved. I knew I could trust his methods and didn't have any reservations about putting in the work. I don't know what it is about his calm demeanor and his clear understanding of the ins and outs of the exam. I just felt at ease. But not complacent. He pushed me to study where my weaknesses were and challenged me beyond my current level at every tutoring session. Fast forward 3 months. I finally took the real thing and my score jumped from 570 to 740! I couldn't believe the progress I made, and I have Erfun to thank for it. If you are struggling, put in a phone call to Erfun. See if his methods and style will work for you. It's the best call I made for my future. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Before working with Erfun, tried a Manhattan Prep course and worked with another tutor, but my…read morescore didn't really budge. I knew I could do it, but that I'd need the best of the best, which is why I chose Erfun. Erfun doesn't just teach the content. He teaches you how to reason effectively through the different question-types. He understands exactly what the test-makers are measuring and structures his lessons and homework to make sure you understand how to think properly through the questions and how to practice what you learned in the right way. His system for tracking results is intuitive, and he was always able to customize the sessions to make sure we hit my "sweet spot" -- I never felt like what I was learning was too easy, and I also never felt like it was over my head. Erfun was truly in sync with my learning style and needs, and I truly believe it was this level of customization that made the difference in my score. I should also mention that I live in Houston, so we did online tutoring. It was seamless and actually made the tutoring sessions even more effective, since I was able to record all the sessions and didn't have to commute. After three months of working with Erfun, I scored 327 on my GRE and will be attending HBS. I genuinely don't believe I would've been able to accomplish this without his help. Thank you, Erfun!

GRE Compass is the best of the best. Erfun's tutoring is efficient and perfectly tailored to your…read moreneeds. I came to him feeling hopeless about the Quant, especially because I'd already taken a class. But he was able to dissect my weaknesses and develop a targeted plan that boosted my score into the 160s. I really appreciated his attention to detail, his emphasis on reasoning skills (this exam is about thinking, not math!), and the vast trove of study materials he has available. He's on the pricier end, but he's well worth it!

Oh boy. What can I say about SLC? I don't think I have the words to explain how amazing this place…read moreis, but I'll try. I'd always wanted to learn ASL, even as a child, but I was never in one place long enough to do so. When I moved to NYC and found myself with some free time, I thought it was the perfect time. I looked up different schools and places for me to learn ASL. I compared prices. I read reviews. I did my research. SLC was and is the best option. It's located in midtown so it's super convenient. They have classes throughout the week and on weekends to accommodate every schedule. If you divide the price by the amount of hours, it's the best deal. But best of all, the teachers are AMAZINGGGGG! I absolutely LOVE the teachers at SLC. They are all fantastic! For levels 1&2, I had Alan Abrams. He's an excellent teacher to have in the beginning levels because he voices and writes a lot so you really understand what he's talking about. He signs really slowly for everyone. He makes triply sure that everyone understands before moving on. I honestly think he spoiled us with how slow he went. Lol. We just all understood him so well. He also encourages participation by asking each person questions. And he's really funny. Alan is such an entertainer. He really tries to make us all laugh and keep us all entertained. He's really goofy and kind of crazy. I actually really wanted him as my teacher for all the levels and was nervous to leave him. My level 3 teacher, J.W. gave me nothing to worry about. He's also silly and goofy, but not in a crude Alan way. Lol. J.W. hosts the monthly ASL Slams and is really comfortable teaching. He signed faster than Alan, but still at an understandable pace. I had a lot of fun in his class as well and wanted him to teach my level 4 class, but alas, that was not to be. J.C. aka John Colons taught my level 4 and 5 classes. He's hilarious and loves to tease his students. You can tease him back. He can take it. He shares his personal stories with the class and encourages us to do the same. He likes to fingerspell with style so he'll teach you to do the same. I had too much fun in that class! I would have loved if he taught my level 6 as well (are you seeing a pattern here?), but I knew that we had hit our limit. So sad. Robert Parcels taught my level 6 class. He likes to start class off with people sharing any news they've come across. He pushes everyone to participate and really tries to prepare you for conversation class. (dun dun dun!!!) He is an excellent teacher, knowledgeable and easily understood. Crossing my fingers I have him for conversation class!! So the rule here is that you can only have any one teacher for a maximum of two classes. Why? So you get to experience different signing styles and accents. When I first found out I could no longer have Alan teach me, I was a petulant child about it. I whined and pouted. I was so comfortable with Alan. I understood him. He understood me. We had a good thing going. Why mess with that? But Alan Roth, the director, assured me that J.W. was one of the best teachers at SLC. And of course, he was right. J.W. was awesome. They are all awesome. Come here. You will not regret it.

It seems almost impossible that there is only one place in NYC (other than LaGuardia, but that's a…read morecollege so that's a different story) that teaches ASL - American Sign Language. I was looking for one on Yelp and there was only 1 review at the time for this place. But then I remembered a conversation with a dear friend years ago when I expressed interest, and it just so happened that he took classes here before and highly recommended it. If you: 1) want to learn something different 2) want to learn how to sign so you can talk about people in front of them without actually talking 3) want to learn about "deaf culture" (all I can say is WOW! It is totally a completely different culture) 4) want to learn ASL but aren't looking to earn credits 5) want to be a better person Then this is for you. Once a week (2.5 hour classes with a 15-min break in between) for 6 weeks per level. If you can't make a class on a certain day, you can ask to make up a class on a different day. *Unless they cancel the class, which actually happened to me... so I lost a class and couldn't get a refund. As for the classes -- they are fun! We make up skits to learn how to sign without speaking and play lots of games. We go around to answer questions and end up getting to know each other. We laugh through the entire class... it's pretty much the most fun you can have in a classroom setting. I can only hope to advance to conversational level one day and be able to communicate fluently and beautifully like everyone here! It truly is a beautiful language. All the teachers are friendly and funny. I almost didn't want to write this review because I wanted to keep this place all to myself!!

Glenn Harris' Learn Excel Class is the perfect place to improve your Microsoft Excel abilities…read more Whether you are a beginner struggling with basic Excel functions or an advanced user seeking to learn VBA, Glenn will have a course level suited to your needs. Most importantly, Glenn is a very patient teacher and paces his class in a manner that allows all students to follow along. If someone falls behind, he does a great job of helping them out too--even in a group setting. As a new student, you are provided with a book, a login account for video classes in case you need to review material after the class is over. Plus, Glenn is very accommodating about letting students repeat classes to review lessons. Overall, Glenn is very generous with providing students with resources and genuinely wishes to help his students succeed in using their newly acquired Excel skills. I highly recommend.

Glenn's courses are likely beyond what you're looking for. Before you sign up, do a little…read moreself-diagnosis for class placement (Introductory, Advanced, VBA). You can use the class descriptions and syllabus topics available on the website as a form of guidance. Glenn's remarkably diversified career path has allowed him to experience Excel from both a technical and analytical standpoint. He's seen it all as a highly coveted banker, consultant, programmer, educator, trainer... the good, the bad, the ugly. His curriculum is essentially a culmination of his extensive resume and life experiences. Depth or breadth, you'll find what you're looking for here. Feel free to absorb some of the eclectic tidbits: lesser-known shortcuts and mathematical reasoning behind Excel's programming bugs. I was most impressed by Glenn's graceful ability to support struggling students while still maintaining the momentum of the overall class to keep the rest of the group stimulated. Every student will walk out feeling accomplished. Glenn reinforces every 20 minutes of lecture with a short burst of lab work. It's a great way to build muscle memory and commit the material to memory in a no-pressure environment. Critical thinking skills will also be tested, forcing even the most Excel-savvy students to reassess their efficacy and leave with a fresh perspective. Oh, and the tuition's a complete steal. By signing up you're getting (1) 8 hours of lecture (2) Textbook (3) Members-only access to hundreds of hours of resources (4) Lab work to sharpen skills (5) Follow up emails (6) Textbook. There's also a satisfaction guarantee policy set in place that allows you to re-take the course if need be. Highly recommend and I'll be back for additional courses. Rumor has it that there's an Adobe workshop in the works. Tip: Computers are provided, so leave your laptop at home.

I was looking for a good professional tutor to learn and improve my russian language for…read moreprofessional purpouse and I found Private Tutoring Minds and their very skilled teachers. The tutor they assigned me had been very professional, clever and kind! I really reccomend to learn Russian with privatetutoringminds' support 'cause I've been very satisfied by their services and organization! They provide, for sure, a very high level tutoring program with a lot of services! Thanks a lot, Private Tutoring Minds! Now I rock in Russian language in my job!

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I cannot say enough good things about Nataliya, as a person and as an educator. Her work with my…read moreson was outstanding, helping him prep for the ACT. He did very, very well on the exam, and I give much of the credit to Nataliya (the rest of credit goes to my son, who worked very hard!). Going into this, we had reason for deep concern about his prospects. Well, we got the scores yesterday and they are outstanding. Thank you, Nataliya! On a personal level, Nataliya worked wonderfully with him. She is incredibly patient, and seems to have great instincts for how to work with different children. She worked with my daughter as well, just not as much, and clearly tailored her presentation to the nature of the child she was working with. (It bears mentioning that my son has some learning issues, which she clearly grasped and adapted to very effectively.) From a practical perspective, the virtual tutoring worked exceptionally well for my son. His generation is often more inclined to interact with others online than in person, and that is especially true for him. The flexibility afforded by the remote sessions was terrific - weekends in particular - making it much easier for him to keep up with, and follow through on, the lessons. I would enthusiastically recommend Nataliya to any student searching for help with the challenges of navigating today's high school workload!

Nataliya has helped my daughter to prepare SAT English. She is very knowledgeable to the subject…read more She is also a very caring teacher and built a great bond with my daughter. My daughter got a flying score on the SAT, and we could not be more happy with her service.

I highly recommend using this service to attain your goals when it comes to testing. I was…read moreextremely overwhelmed and nervous for my MCAT exam and through the techniques, patience, and persistence used by the tutors here I can now say that I feel confident and ready for my MCAT exam. This is a very personalized tutoring service which is rare to find. I suggest coming here if you need help with any standardized tests.

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This review is long overdue. Last year my cousin had been in…read moredesperate need of a New York SAT tutor for her son. She had gone through a few tutors within the city however her son's practice scores were still hovering around the same average score. Since I am closer in age to her son, and well versed with many different testing centers- considering I've taken the SAT, ACT and the DAT (for dental school) as well as NBDE I,II (both for dental)- she asked me to help her find one that could help her son's learning style out. After some research and conversations with her son, I realized he needed more one on one tutoring rather than the online and classroom modules other companies utilize. With some good google searching I found tutor me NY and they were really personable and straight forward. The personal one on one touch was what my cousin's son needed and his scores greatly improved. Tutoring can be a tricky thing to find the right fit since its not a "one size fits all" type of service. My cousin was really happy with the results and I was really happy that they were easy to find, contact and get set up with. Would definitely recommend for SAT prep!

I am so happy I came across Tutor Me NY! My niece was struggling with the Math and Science portions…read moreof the ACT/SAT and her younger sibling needed a tutor for reading comprehension we have been testing out different services and tutors for quite some time. Luckily for us, money was not a main factor in deciding the best tutor, however, we were more concerned with finding one that was really experienced. We hired multiple companies that were supposedly "highly rated" and charged an arm and a leg but found the the tutor did not fit what we were looking for. Low and behold, a friend recommended Tutor Me NY and after seeing there great reviews online, I immediately decided to give them a call. Tutor Me Ny was fantastic from the get go. From explaining things, to not pressuring me, and even making sure that the tutor was to our standards - the whole experience was perfect. The tutor we were matched with was a Columbia graduate and she was able to work with both children back to back. She even met with one of them at a coffee shop in Manhattan which was extremely convenient. It has since been a few months and my nieces have both received their scores back and they did extremely well. In fact they are now working with another tutor for college apps and statistics. Overall very pleased with the service and felt compelled to share my experience with the world! Out of all the companies and tutors we tried, Tutor Me NY had the best tutor in New York!

Diafano is the platform for live and self-paced language learning. I always struggled with keeping…read moremyself accountable / motivated with language learning but they have the secret sauce. The self-paced was very much dialogue-driven so I didn't feel I was missing out on the classroom experience. I emailed them a long list of questions and they were very polite when answering (I later realized I should have looked at their website FAQs. I feel very prepared for my next Italian vacation!

My son has been taking Spanish & Japanese classes at Diáfano for about a year. He enjoys the class…read moreand loves his teachers. They make the sessions a lot of fun and really know the tricks to keep him engaged. I highly recommend Irma and Diafano to compliment your child's learning goals - and if your child likes anime, definitely have him or her try the Japanese classes!

I had a great experience with Tyler Johnson's GRE prep class. He made the class environment fun and…read morewas great at explaining hard to understand concepts. Tyler was always available to answer questions, particularly when it came to difficult math problems. I was able to achieve my target score with Tyler's class and would highly recommend it.

I worked with Josh Yardley on the GMAT. I'm in the office 50+ hours per week which I thought…read morewould've made tutoring sessions difficult. Josh was extremely accommodating, often moving sessions back an hour if I was working a bit later that day with only an hour or so notice. His process throughout our time together was great. We started with covering basics of the three topics, which I definitely needed, and narrowed down to individual problem types as the sessions moved on. I always left those sessions hoping to see those problem types on the test. Truly would turn weak spots into strengths of mine. Seeing the progress reflected in practice test scores was great and happened quickly. I couldn't recommend Manhattan Prep and Josh enough.