The counselors at this location were very nice! I wasn't sure if I should take SAT or ACT test. I…read moredidn't know what my level was, and they were trying to help me to find my goal! I spent a lot of time on practicing the materials they provided, and my grade got significantly better! Definitely is "The Place" to learn, and get your SAT high score!

I've been going to Elite for years for English tutoring, and Miss Haile is the best! Writing essays…read moreused to stress me out, but she helped me improve so much in both my grades and my confidence. She's super patient, really encouraging, and explains things in a way that just clicks. I'm so grateful for her support and would totally recommend Elite (especially Miss Haile!) to anyone who needs tutoring.

I have two kids who are currently in 9th and 12th grade. Barun Academic Center has been a part of…read moretheir lives since they were in elementary school. As a result, both kids have a solid foundation in math and their writing skills are outstanding. My freshman kid is in pre-calculus right now, and says that class is the easiest of all of the subjects. My 12th grader finished High School Calculus AB and BC (by junior year) getting one A and 3x A+ for those 4 semesters. Because of all of the supplemental math drilling from Baruns, she said calculus, was pretty easy for her. In addition, my eldest kid's writing skills have grown so much through the years while taking various writing classes at Baruns. Baruns has outstanding teachers for writing (among their favs are Stark, Hughes and Jelnick) as well as the math subjects (S. Yoon, et., al). My eldest was able to publish a clinical case report study in a medical journal as a senior in high school. The medical Doctor who reviewed the article prior to publishing, was amazed at her writing process. Much of this development in her writing ability, we attribute to her years spent in supplemental writing classes provided by Baruns. My kids have also benefited from other classes offered such as SAT prep (boot camp), Biology and Chemistry prep. All helpful in allowing my kids to feel comfortable in those classes when taking them in high school. The principal, Ms. Yuri will treat your kids as one of her own, once you are enrolled in any class. She is tenacious, yet loving and will never let your kids slide in to mediocrity, academically. We appreciate all that she has done for our kids and our family.

I attended Barun academy from 5 to 18 years old and I can say that it has prepared me for the…read morerigorous academic courses not only in high-school /middle-school but throughout a great university as well. The majority of my time at Barun consisted of Writing and Math courses throughout elementary, middle, and high school. The preparation and high expectations of success worked excellently to make kids like myself become high achieving especially in the academically competitive city of Irvine. It helped me excel in APPAS, GATE, honors, and bridge exams. In addition, the SAT courses did an amazing job of familiarizing me with the test and preventing test fatigue by having us take constant practice exams. I was very satisfied with my scores and grades throughout my education and I can not thank Barun, specifically Yuri (the lady in charge), enough. Yuri wants the best for her students and this was portrayed through her understanding, caring, yet firm personality. She stresses the importance of learning and this is also representative through the teachers selected for the academy. Barun was different from the other prep centers because of the level of unmatched dedication and involvement that Yuri had in every single student's path. Besides all of my achievements, Barun revives a happy childhood memory in retrospect. I highly recommend checking out Barun because it is truly unique.

We had a great experience with Tutor Nerds. Adam took the time to truly understand what my daughter…read moreneeded to support her success in high school biology and thoughtfully matched us with the right tutor. Connor was bright, personable, and highly communicative with both my daughter and me throughout the process. He set clear weekly goals, provided practical strategies for classroom success, homework completion, and test preparation, and focused on building strong foundational skills during each session. We saw noticeable growth not only in her understanding of the material, but also in her confidence. I would highly recommend Tutor Nerds to other parents looking to provide their students with additional academic support at a reasonable cost. It was a very positive experience for our family.

We've been working with Madison for several months now, and I can't say enough good things. Our…read moreson's writing has improved dramatically - not just in structure and grammar, but in confidence and creativity. Madison has been incredibly thoughtful, patient, and skilled at meeting our son where he was. Sessions are engaging, productive, and tailored to our son's needs and interests. It's been amazing to watch him go from dreading writing assignments to actually enjoying them. If you're looking for someone who can truly help your child grow as a writer and thinker, we can't recommend Madison enough!

A phenomenal live class where the teacher makes every effort to make time for each of the…read moreindividual students to have personal attention while also maximizing the depth of the content. If you're looking for that extra boost to give you an edge when taking the LSAT, your needs will be well met!

Mark is incredible! He has a unique talent for turning a traditionally dry subject into something…read moreengaging and enjoyable. Score It Up helped me boost my LSAT score by 16 points! The program truly works--if you're committed, attend classes, and complete the homework assignments. I personally preferred the in-person classes, but I had the privilege of experiencing both in-person and live online sessions. The online format is very similar, and you never feel excluded. While the cost may seem high to some, it's absolutely worth every penny for the opportunity to achieve a stronger LSAT score.

This program is excellent and I would highly recommend it to all parents of students who will take…read morethe SAT or ACT. This fall, my son Peter, who is a Sophomore, took a practice ACT and scored well, but not up to his Ivy League ambitions. We thought we would have to go and sacrifice his entire summer at a place like Elite to get the scores up, but then we heard of this company. We called them in late February, and they claimed that with once a week sessions, they could get Peter ready by June, which astonished us. The service was absolutely excellent, our tutor, Mary, was incredibly skilled and professional, and they even provided all the necessary instructional materials. In the end, Matt's service surpassed our dreams. In April, after just five sessions, Mary gave Peter the go-ahead to take the ACT. He took the shot, and we were overjoyed when the scores came back. He had gotten a 35 on the ACT, a 3 point improvement on just over a month ago. He is now able to have a chance at any college whatsoever in just the tenth grade! I would eagerly recommend this service, and Mary in particular, to the family of any student who has to deal with these things.

This is my second review for Dominique. She helped my daughter with her SAT 3 years ago, and she…read morejust helped my son with his SAT. Dominique is professional and does a great job tailoring the lessons to each student's needs. For us, as I'm sure it is for most students, time is a big factor. It makes all the difference when your tutor understands how to make the most of the lesson time and homework. And Dominique gave great test day advice and followed up with us as tests were cancelled and rescheduled because of Covid. Both of my kids got their score with one sitting. We're so thankful for Dominique's help.

stay away. this place became purely money grabbing business-model in my opinion, less cares and…read morefocuses on the enrolled students. Asking for tuition of thousand$ and pre-paid "hours",set aside, they constantly miscalculated "used" hours and wrongfully assess the fees. Just use a simple excel sheet to track. Everytime I visit to pick up my kid, the class room is full with students, crowded. frequent tutor turn over is another thing makes this place unreliable.

I enrolled my granddaughter for 100 hours. That amounts to about 7k dollars. Currently there is 48…read morehours of tutoring time remaining. I was pushed by the director to pay for 100 hours up front. I was never told that the remaining hours would expire by a certain time period. I was told that I would be refunded the full amount with no time limit. I was made aware of the fact that the hours expire when I requested a transfer of the remaining unused hours to my grandson back in April. When I contacted C2 education I was told that the director would give me a call back to figure out the issue. Since April of this year, no solution has been made yet.

We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

My student sat for practice tests in AP Chem and AP Calc AB with Premier Prep. Justin was friendly,…read morehelpful, and very responsive.

If I could, I wouldn't even give them one star. The front desk service was absolutely terrible. The…read morestaff spoke in a sarcastic and condescending tone, only showing a little enthusiasm towards those who were paying for registration. They completely ignored anyone else who had questions.

I have been using Ardent Academy for my 10-year-old son. Given his already busy schedule, we opted…read morefor online private tutoring to avoid adding another commute. Unfortunately, the experience has been less than ideal. We had to switch tutors multiple times due to changes in their availability or lack of experience, which disrupted consistency and progress. Additionally, the responsiveness and customer service have been disappointing. Each time I had a question and called the main Ardent number, I was directed to email instead--but often received very late or no reply. On several occasions, I had to follow up two or three times just to coordinate a simple make-up session. This level of service is not what I expected from a well-known name like Ardent Academy.

I'm writing this from a parent's perspective. My son is in 9th grade and goes to Modus for both ACT…read moreprep (bootcamp this past spring and then again this coming summer) AND college counseling. There are a million places that it is almost overwhelming. I've come to realize that many "hagwans" (learning centers) outright lie about what they can deliver and are totally shady. I liked Modus because Esther and Josephine were down to earth and very realistic. I really liked their approach and genuineness. I realize that not all 9th graders are prepared to take the ACT, but since his math is already advanced, I wanted him to get exposure to the test so he could see what he was in for. I had him go in a take the diagnostic test, which he scored well enough to make it into the spring bootcamp. My son REALLY enjoyed it. He liked learning the strategies and tips that he learned. I registered him for the upcoming summer bootcamp because HE wanted to go. Regarding college counseling with Esther. Again, I realize he is a bit young, but I wanted him to get an idea of what he needs to do. Esther spent time with him one-on-one and was able to pull so much out of him (I'm still amazed at how she was able to do it). She put together an amazing plan for him with some really excellent ideas. They seem to really relate well with students - my son thinks they are pretty cool, which is saying a lot. He went to other places and hated it, so I'm glad he has had a great experience. If you are looking to give your child an academic advantage, but with caring and genuine people, then I highly recommend Modus. UPDATE: My son's test scores improved DRAMATICALLY by attending the Summer ACT Bootcamp. I am extremely pleased with his scores and he really enjoys it, which is important.

Thanks to Isaac Kim's help, I improved my ACT score greatly, especially in science. However, it is…read moreclear that he has a lot of experience with all subjects. His expertise goes beyond what you can get out of any prep book. And I don't think I could've scored as well without his help. I learned to portion my time and he gives special techniques and hints which he developed himself. Also, he was very open to questions and he was very kind and approachable. So don't be afraid to ask questions and I guarantee, he will give you a very personalized experience. Also, my college counselor, Esther really found extracurricular activities for me that I really enjoyed and pertained to my major. She also helped me brainstorm ideas for my essays and personally, my common app essay turned out to be really unique and my personality shined through. And it was very out of the box which colleges really loved. She helped me get into so many great schools like Boston College, Carnegie Mellon University, UCLA, and Georgetown University. Overall, my experience with all of the staff at Modus (it was called Edugroup before) has made my college application process much more enjoyable and less stressful and I think I learned more about myself through this process. I really recommend Modus!