Our daughter's high school years were fairly tumultuous--changes in schools, classes, health…read morechallenges, and other obstacles had us confused about how it would all play out for her in terms of college readiness, completing applications, and likelihood of college acceptance. Corin was patient, understanding, and knowledgeable in guiding our daughter throughout the process of researching best fit colleges and with determining how best to use short answers and essays to explain her unique transcript and journey through some pretty tough high school years. When we started the process the very beginning of her junior year, we just wanted our daughter to know she had options. We knew all the challenges she faced might mean a gap year or junior college would be best in the long run, but we wanted to ensure she had options--and Future Stars helped her see she does in fact have excellent options! She was accepted at all 6 colleges and universities she applied to and was even offered merit scholarships at two of them. She will be attending her number one choice university in the fall. We are thrilled our son is also being guided by Corin through the college research and application process and look forward to continued work with Future Stars over the next couple of years.

We worked with Scott Hamilton since our daughters freshman year. Through out they were very…read moreprofessional and helpful. They helped us formulate her class choices in high school to help position her best for college. The college application process has become so daunting and difficult, We couldn't have imagined doing without their help. The result: she got into one of her top choices, and the school which overall we think was the best for her...... THANK YOU FUTURE STARS!!!

In short, ESM is the best you can get. ESM's team of mentors helped me immensely throughout my time…read moreas a high school student. From my AP tutoring needs as well as ACT prep (BTW increased by 5 points!!), Billy, Adam, and Justin really prepared me for the college application process. As stressful as high school was for me, Billy and his team of warm, SUPER intelligent, polymathic mentors, guided me through every step of the way, being accessible 24/7 by text, call or email. Any question that my parents and I had, at any time, was answered. Looking back as I start my second semester at Columbia University, I could not be more thankful for the time that I spent with the amazing team at ESM! I trust the team at ESM and cannot wait to have Billy and his team help my own future children apply to college!

ESM has supported me and my family for years now. Not only did Billy help improve my high school…read moregrades, get phenomenal ACT scores, and get me accepted at a majority of my college choices, but he continues to support me and offers his thoughts and help whenever I text or email him about grad school and career choices. Billy has a wonderful set of tutors that really cares for their students and want to see them achieve all their academic and extra-curricular goals. My tutors always worked around my schedule and made meetings fun and educational. ESM truly wants their students to succeed on any life path they decide to take. I recommend ESM to every family I know with students still in high school because no matter how successful a student is, ESM can help.

Applying for colleges is a naturally stressful and overwhelming process. I have felt extremely…read morefortunate that I was able to work with Sarah Patterson at Academic Impact for my college application process. Sarah supported me through any question, confusion, or concern I had. She planned a detailed schedule for me so I could manage and complete my tasks with enough time. She helped me research schools, write essays, and fill out applications. By working over the summer before my senior year I got a head start and never had to struggle to balance homework and applications once school started! I am lucky to say that my college applications never caused me stress! I always felt calm and secure as Sarah guided me through this process.

I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Sarah. We have boy/girl twins who are…read morevery different in how they approach things. Sarah did amazing work with both of them. One is heading off to Baylor and the other is going to UW. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with college applications.

I started counseling with Raj in 2009 when I was a freshman in high school, and I can strongly say…read morethat the advice and counseling I received from Raj is unbeatable. Raj not only helped me academically with planning classes and staying ahead of my peers, but he also helped me socially and professionally. We practiced public speaking, networking, building confidence and much more. After graduating high school, I felt prepared to start college and use the tools Raj gave me to excel. While in college, Raj and I worked on career planning/development and continuing to build my network. Without Raj in my corner, I do not think I would have engaged myself in nearly half of the extracurricular work I did. I decided I wanted to pursue a career in the legal field, and Raj taught me how to effectively communicate with attorneys in my area, which in turn landed me an internship at a law firm. That internship eventually turned into a paid position and provided me with excellent connections and resources. Currently, I am starting my first year of law school on a full ride scholarship, and I give much thanks to Raj for giving me the tools to reach this stage. It's been nearly a decade that I've received counseling from Raj and I can proudly say that his knowledge and expertise is truly unmatched. He is my biggest mentor and his passion for helping others find their way in life is admirable. You will not go wrong with any of his services!

I didn't have a good birthing experience at Kaiser - I went into Kaiser with full intention of…read moreepidural but Kaiser didn't believe I was advancing fast and they asked me to wait until it was too late for epidural; what's worse was they didn't wait for my planceta to come out so they manually removed my planceta without any pain meds. Painful isn't enough to describe the experience. Pregnant with my second son, I didn't want to repeat the experience. Knowing I am likely birth fast again, I wanted to go without pain meds again, with as much help I can get, and natural birth of the planceta. I reached out to Tashina pretty late in my pregnancy. Knowing my situation, she responded to my email right away and managed to squeeze me into her schedule. She did a very thorough interview with me and my husband, fully understood what experience we are looking for and made amazing recommendations. She recommended me with a hospital I wasn't aware of that has great staff and with midwifery care. Since I was late stage pregnant (32+weeks), she pulled all her strings to help the new hospital accept me as a patient. And all the way up until the delivery date, she was only one text/call away for any questions I had. The birth was still painful, but with the midwifery care, Tashina's preparation with me and my husband, the hot tub setup, and her being there as my advocate, the birth was quick, smooth, and no manual extraction of placenta! My second son was almost 8lbs and no tear or stitches. Even weeks after birth, Tashina came visit and always checked in with me to help me with breastfeeding issues, baby colic issues etc. Tashina is so knowledgeable, caring and loving. We will always appreciate her help and she will always be a special person in my second sons life!

I'm convinced that fate brought Tashina into my life so I could have a beautiful, natural, and…read moreconfident first birth. Other than her deep knowledge of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, there is something extra special about Tashina and the calm presence she brings into your pre and post birth space. She not once shied away or avoided any of my questions or expectations for my birth and was so understanding of my boundaries around specific things. I felt absolutely safe and held by her to surrender to birth completely. Moreover, she helped my husband feel confident in supporting me in a natural birth too. All I can hope for is to have her at any of my future births as well! :) Thank you Tashina!

My daughter started at Rio this year and has loved it since day 1! Teachers, staff are great and…read moreorganized. There are alot of clubs, sports, and events. We were somewhat skeptical about the culture based on other reviews, but it has turned out to be a great experience so far. I recommend Rio to any parent who is looking for a traditional, academic-driven, high school for their child.

I graduated in 2006 and i just wanted to say screw u to the teachers that bullied me! I know this…read morewas a while ago and I know mental health awareness has changed but this place really had some evil teachers back then to pick on a kid with disabilities ( dyslexia and adhd ) Ms. Reed was the worst of them all and even as a freshman she kicked me out of the class just about every day ( most days my desk was outside the classroom before the class started ) she had tenure and basically did what she wanted And Mr Lewis! This guy was a real pos that never got laid and it's clear he hated jocks. Yeah I was talkative but thsi guy and ms reed made my life hell! They say kids are bad in school and that wasn't my experience! My experience was made horrible by the teachers and that's just sad to say. I didn't know back then...I just figured it's my fault for being adhd but now that I am older and look back on the horrible things they said and did and yeah I mortified! Doo better rip do better! Shout to Mr Welch and coach davis and coach smith for always being legends though and looking out for me

Middle Tree has truly made a difference for our family Miss Sarah, Miss Alex, Miss Ima, and all of…read morethe other tutors that work at Middle tree have been amazing to me and my kids. All four of my daughters attend Middle Tree, and each of them has received exceptional support. The staff and tutors are caring, professional, and genuinely committed to helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom. One thing I really appreciate is that Middle Tree has tutors from many different backgrounds who specialize in a wide range of subjects and languages. My youngest daughter is currently learning Spanish, and they have a fluent Spanish-speaking instructor who works closely with her. She has made tremendous progress and is excited about learning a new language, something that has been so amazing to watch! Beyond homework help, Middle Tree has helped my older girls gain confidence, improve academically, and even prepare for applying to college. They truly meet students where they are and help them grow from there. The environment is positive, supportive, and focused on opening doors to future opportunities. We are so grateful for Middle Tree and everything they do. If you're looking for a place that offers affordable, personalized, and effective learning for students of all ages, I highly recommend Middle Tree here in Sacramento!

From the owner: Middle Tree is a nonprofit learning and community center dedicated to providing personalized…read moretutoring, counseling, and small group classes across a wide range of academic subjects. At Middle Tree, we create a welcoming environment where students thrive. Our flexible in-person and virtual programs are designed to meet the unique learning needs of every child, making it easier for families with busy schedules to find the support they need. From math and reading to science and writing, our expert tutors are ready to help your child excel in multiple subjects. Visit us in person, send an email, or give us a call to learn how we can support your child’s learning journey. Our mission is simple: to provide quality education for everyone!

Ahn has been tutoring my daughter in pre calculus. She was struggling and just needed help…read moreunderstanding the lessons. Ahn has been a fabulous tutor. She works with my daughters schedule and makes sure she understands the lessons. My daughters grades have gone from c- to a b +. I couldn't recommend Ahn enough. We are very lucky to have found Ahn.

Kevin is a knowledgeable, friendly, and patient math tutor. He's helping my daughter with AP…read morecalculus. I highly recommend him.

I attended California Learning Center from the ages of 10-18. I received assistance with study…read moreskills, history, chemistry, physics, English, entrance exams into high school, ACT prep, college essays, and more. California Learning Center is an excellent resource for children of all ages. Run by an outstanding teacher. If you believe your child could use extra help OR your child could use a challenge, CLC is the best option. All teachers are certified, licensed educators in the state of California who are dedicated and hope to see your child thrive. As a long time student of CLC, I know I am the student I am today, receiving my Doctorate in Physical Therapy because of the skills and knowledge I received from California Learning Center.

I know some people love this place, but this is my experience after nearly 2 years. My child's…read moregrades did not improve and my child's test scores stayed flat. Everything about this place is dated - they've had the same tutors there for 30 years, the same teaching materials for 30 years - look at the books and supplies. It's all super old. Even the furniture in the waiting room is 30 years old. I don't think this organization has the energy, enthusiasm or passion to engage with young students anymore.