I am a former student of the Reading Tree ACT/SAT preparation course, and I would fully recommend…read moreit to anyone looking for a quality program with outstanding results. I am currently a senior in high school and along with my grades, my great ACT score has given me the opportunity to attend my dream school, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and I can attribute my ACT success to my experience with the Reading Tree program. I am so happy with my choice to attend the Reading Tree program. I had other friends in similar ACT prep programs with hundreds of students being taught by very few teachers. They said that they felt as if they "never got any personalized attention" and that it was a "waste of time." I found this to be the complete opposite at the Reading Tree. The teachers were warm and patient (regardless of the level of the student), and they always had an answer to my questions. The intimate environment really made me feel that my success was a primary goal to the program. Along with the books we received for homework and practice tests, we got a binder that had so many different helpful hints and tricks that I used when I took my test (and my test results confirmed...they definitely work). I felt the homework assignments to be well thought-out and relevant to what we needed to focus on. I can't say enough about how successful I feel the Reading Tree program is. From its personalized program, helpful text materials, well-educated teachers, and of course, great test results, I feel that it is beneficial to any junior or senior looking to do well on their tests; it is definitely worth it. Thank you to all my teachers!

From the owner: Unlike other area educational agencies, The Reading Tree is privately owned and managed, allowing…read moreus to focus solely on our instructional quality and parental communication. Since 1976, we have been helping students of all ages address: ACT and SAT standardized test preparation High school entrance exam preparation Math (elementary through high school) Phonics and Reading Reading comprehension and fluency and much more! The Reading Tree is a unique educational agency - one that was founded on the principle of individualized tutoring and service. Please review our website for information about our services.

Everyone there was super welcoming and supportive. The tutors all gave great advice on my college…read moreessay and provided a comfortable environment for me to talk through any questions I had. The advice they gave was super helpful to me and I really appreciate the dedication the tutors there have towards helping students.

They were so accommodating. Ali is extraordinary nice and helpful. He has gone above and beyond for…read moreus. Both my kid didn't complain about going to tutoring. It is also really nice to be able to do 1 hr sessions during the week, when time is tight! Highly recommend Elite tutoring!

Lindsay is great. She is patient and has an effective teaching style. She is also accommodating…read moreon scheduling sessions and really cares how my daughter is doing. I have nothing but positive things to say about Lindsay.

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Tricia tutored me (and many of my friends) in Biology Honors and Chemistry Honors. I freaked out…read morewhen I got my first test back and failed for the first time in my life. I contacted Tricia at Genius Tutors and joined her group tutoring sessions. I started watching her videos and went for a couple private lessons as well. By my next exam I recieved a perfect score!!!!!!! AND she is even so sweet as to give her students gift cards when they get an A on a test!!! They are by far the best tutors in Hinsdale! I highly recommend Genius Tutors for anyone looking to excel in High School Math or Science classes in the Hinsdale area.

From the owner: We specialize in tutoring High School Students taking Science & Math classes in the Hinsdale, IL…read morearea. We are experts in the following classes: Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, Traditional Chemistry, Algebra 2 Trig Honors, Traditional Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Biology, & AP Chemistry. We do: In-Person Tutoring (in your home or at the Hinsdale Public Library), we hold Group Tutoring Sessions every Week in Hinsdale & we make Online Video Tutorials that our students can access 24/7!

I worked with Stefan on test prep; he was outstanding. The 1.5hr sessions FLEW BY!…read more Stefan is so fun and passionate about test taking strategies. He is so knowledgeable and is someone I wish I would have found earlier in my application journey. I am so grateful for his support! I loved having the whiteboard and he always sends the PDF of the notes that you cover in class. Stefan makes everything super easy to understand and very accessible. If you don't understand it, he will try to flip the concept on its head and reteach it to you. He is super patient! This has been my favorite test prep experience. I have tried it all - Manhattan Prep and other test prep companies. I only wish I found him sooner.

I highly recommend Stefan Maisnier for MBA admissions guidance. When our son decided to pursue his…read moreMBA on a tight timeline, Stefan quickly created a clear, strategic plan. He objectively evaluated our son's strengths and weaknesses, identified gaps--especially in quantitative skills--and worked closely with him to address those areas. Stefan's deep knowledge of admissions and test prep ensured our son targeted schools that fit his profile and goals, and he provided invaluable support throughout the process. Stefan's professionalism and expertise made a real difference for our family. My wife and I would recommend him to anyone seeking high-level, personalized admissions guidance and GMAT prep.

Noteworthy Piano Studio is a beautiful place to learn with one of the most creative teachers I have…read moreever heard of. My attention was captivated as I earned trophies at competitions, performed in recitals, and participated in duets. I achieved many awards through small achievements frequently which kept me engaged. From memorizing pages, learning songs, and completing technique drills all my efforts were recognized. The two Steinway Grand pianos at her studio are truly gorgeous instruments and feel fantastic to play. I highly recommend Patti Nyien as a teacher and her Noteworthy Piano Studio to students of all ages.

I took piano lessons at Noteworthy Piano Studio for 14 years (stopping after I graduated high…read moreschool). Patti (who is the sole instructor at the studio) was always very encouraging of my hard work, gently vindictive of the times I fell short, and knowledgeable on the material I worked on. In my 14 years there, I went from chopsticks to Chopin and everything in between. Patti uses multiple teaching techniques to advance her students. While the regular instruction at the piano was certainly her main tool, she also had computer programs that would help with rhythm, understanding music theory, and even playing pieces. Once a year, I went out for AIM testing, where I would perform for a different teacher and they would provide me some instruction. They would test me on my sight reading ability and how well I performed a song (or several). There were some real advantages of doing this testing. It set a specific goal for where I would need to be, and I had to work towards that goal so I could pass the test and reach a new "level" of piano (AIM in particular was a pass/fail course and had specific criteria for numerous levels of the program - in the end I got to Level 11 iirc). One of the main things that sets her studio apart is how many opportunities she makes for students to perform their material. She hosts group piano classes about once a season where students can perform in front of a small group of other students. I really enjoyed these growing up, and they were a great motivator for working on my repertoire. Additionally, she hosted much larger recitals twice a year that allowed me to pick a piece or two and perform it in a piano hall in front of other piano students and their parents. The other students and I were also offered opportunities to perform at various functions throughout the year (such as her recent Glorious Grands concert last year), and were given options to compete in several competitions. My instruction at Noteworthy Piano Studio allowed me to be able to play piano on my own as an adult. I regularly go to pick up new sheet music for a song I want to learn, and I still play on a nearly daily basis on my own time. I no longer have a teacher that I report to each week, but I strongly feel that Patti's instruction is what enabled me to reach this point.

If you are seeing this review I hope you are encouraged to contact Joanna. I have tears in my eyes…read morethinking about the incredible impact she has had on my daughter's dyslexia intervention. When school has at times been something she dreads going to Miss Joanna has been something she has looked forward to and joyfully and willingly embraced going to. Joanna is nothing short of amazing. She truly is incredible at this role, she has come alongside my daughter and provided a place and instruction that has resulted in my daughter thriving. Every time we leave my daughter is encouraged (and so am I ). As a mom what is even better than the wonderful academic/reading help she gives I of course wanted to feel confident about who I was leaving my daughter in the care of. I couldn't speak more highly of who Joanna is. She is the best. So so kind, gentle, fun, encouraging, generous, warm, sweet and joyful. Her little classroom is just perfect. I could go on and on. I wish I was more gifted with words! One more thing to note is how Joanna runs her business she is incredibly good at communicating expectations, she is timely, detailed and accurate in all the ways. We have been going to Joanna for almost two years and never once had any issues. We love Rainbow Reading and Miss Joanna!!!

From the owner: Rainbow Reading offers dyslexia therapy and literacy support services to the DuPage County…read morecommunity.