So I've been volunteering as a mentor for Project Motivate (PM) for almost a year and I'm so glad I…read morefound them through VolunteerMatch! Project Motivate is the first Vietnamese-American mentoring program of its kind . You are paired up with a Vietnamese youth (of the same gender for the school year) and the program has a set schedule of meeting every Wednesday night from 6pm-9pm (that was the schedule for this year) where mentor and mentee all meet in a classroom . I drive every Wednesday evening from my house in LA to Huntington Beach to tutor my mentee. Because that's how I strongly I believe in what they do. My mentee is such a sweetheart, she's very inquisitive and loves to read as much as I do. So naturally we connect immediately. Even though when she first joined the program she was very very shy and refuses to even make direct eye contact when talking - seeing how she had grown in the past year to finding her own voice and gradually being comfortable in her own skin has been extremely rewarding for me. Naturally, being a mentor is something that one has to not only want to do but also has to have the time for , I'm blessed that I'm at a point in my life now where I can give back in this way. To give you an idea of who the other mentors are in the program with me this year: there are couple attorneys, a couple bio-engineers, a couple of social workers, a research analyst, a couple film makers , and a handful of college students who have all come together to volunteer our time once a week. The program also arranges activities for mentors and mentees to do on one Saturday every month. By the way this may sound funny, but please don't feel like you have to be Vietnamese (or even Asian) to be a part of this organization we have volunteers in the program who aren't! If you have heard of this organization or came across it somehow and is debating on weather to be a part of it - feel free to ask me any questions! You may change a child's life! Cheers!

I have been working with the Tutor Genius for 2 years now. First for test prep for my 4th grader…read moreand later I added general tutoring and academic support for my 4th grader and 6th grader. The tutors are top notch - both experienced, professional. Reza is awesome, he has paired me with tutors and is flexible and totally receptive to our needs and schedule changes. He gives you bios of tutors and you get to select your tutor and for any reason if it doesn't work out, you can change to another tutor. So far, I have only received the best tutors and never had any issue except for some minor scheduling issues that came up on my end and Reza resolved right away. It is nice to have a tutoring company that truly cares about each student and not just about collecting your money. The payment policy is also great because you get a discount for prepaid packages and if for any reason you need to cancel, you get your money back for the unused credits. I went to a bunch of other tutoring centers that charged much more and they had strict policies of buying prepaid and non refundable packages. I felt uncomfortable taking the risk of buying a huge package and not knowing if I liked the place. Also, with tutor genius the tutors come to your home which saves me the drive. All around convenient. Would recommend over and over again.

Great instruction for all levels! Reza made it easy to fit all our needs in multiple areas of…read morefocus!

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!

Through their structured curriculum and personalized mentoring, my daughter not only excelled in…read moreher studies but also navigated the college application process with confidence, ultimately securing an admission to a top university.

I had lessons with Mrs. Heather Johnson for AP Lit, which was SO AMAZING!! The entire staff was…read moreAWESOME, and she was very knowledgeable on every topic we discussed. I received my desired results, and I had an amazing time! ps. Found out I got into UCLA during one of our lessons, so that was quite an experience since she was a UCLA alum.

I cannot tell you how lucky and blessed we feel that we had Chrissy's and the Next Chapter College…read moreCounseling services for our son's college application process! We moved away for two years to a different state during high school but my son was miserable and his grades went into the dumps... Let's just say, beyond dumps! This was such a hard pill to swallow because we moved for specific reasons not ever thinking that his grades would be affected. I have known Chrissy for about 13 years. She use to be a very sought-after teacher in OC but a few years back she quit her career and started her own business helping kids through the college application process. I reached out to her during my son's junior year in January in desperate need, praying that she could help us. My kid did not want to go through the JC route like my daughter did but he knew that he screwed up the two years that we were out of state. Our family sat down on a Zoom with Chrissy while we were still living out of state, and here's the kicker... she had a plan, while we did not. Our kid would need to Zoom with her almost weekly, work hard in his classes and get his grades up, take some summer classes, work on college essays with her, study different universities, and really get his sh*t together. We knew it wouldn't be easy but we had faith that if he could turn his grades around with A LOT of hard work he just might be able to go to a four-year college. As I write this today, I'm so proud to say that he pulled a 4.0 his first semester after moving back home (felt like I had my boy back). And he also completed those two summer classes and passed with flying colors. He applied to 10 colleges and received 9 acceptances!!! We are thrilled and beyond thankful for Chrissy and her services, we cannot recommend her enough!

Chrissy was such a huge help getting our son prepped and ready to apply to college. She was always…read moreavailable for questions and had so much information and resources available to make it so easy to navigate the process. We highly recommend Chrissy!!

I am very pleased with my experience at SSU. I started as an ESL student and went on to finish my…read moreMBA here. Here's my impression: 1) QUALITY. All the professors who taught me were highly professional. The ESL classes were very well structured, packed with information and fun. The MBA classes are challenging - there's a lot of reading and research involved. If you are a good student and actually DO all the required reading and work, you will have a great knowledge base. 2) PRICE. I think, this is one of the most affordable schools in Southern California. I really admire their goal to make education more accessible to anyone. 3) ATMOSPHERE. Everyone is super friendly at school and there is always some kind of events, like potlucks or field trips to the beach. The school (and especially its director - Beate Berg) works hard to build great team spirit. This school is a huge part of my California experience and has a special place in my heart.

Omg! I couldn't believe that I graduated with MBA program for almost 2years! Still remember how…read morenice of the school environment, staffs and faculties. Especially, Bea, she is amazing and cool. She knows that some of us couldn't speak English very well but she is trying to understand and help for everyone with no attitude. All the professors are also very experienced and knowledgeable with the their own subjects. They were giving an amazing lecture with their experiences in the real business world to student. After MBA graduating, I was able to get a manager job at a Thai restaurant. I feel so lucky that I attended the program with SSU bc I got a lot of benefit from here. I met new friends with different cultures and I learned new things from great professors. So grateful!

With a school like Davidson Learning Center, the possibilities are amazing. I'm so impressed with…read morethe specialized one-on-one teaching method and the impact Ms. Sharon has had on my son. I am so excited to watch him grow into a successful young man. It's such a blessing for him to have a learning center that provides the best, most meaningful education, possible.

IEE psycoeducational evaluation made with Dr. Chris Davidson was a wonderful and very complete 85…read morepages, the process was very smooth, her aknowledge and expertise make you feel that you are finally on the right place, the right professiinal that will help you identify your child strenghts, weaknesses, based on observations, work together and some Vineland, BasC evaluations just to mention some, she went through all IEP and student records, and propose great new goals, wonderful recomendations for his development, she have good eye, experience and all requirements to be your professiional evaluator, she went to our IEP and defended her report with kindness and profesionalism, we couldnt ask for more, well yes, we will be enrolling our son in Davidson Learning Center, she have certified instructors who are professionals and work side by side with the students, and we want just the best for our son....we will see you soon dr. Davidson, we are truly Thankful and Blessed to have found you, you are the Best!!

We had a great experience working with Munira on both of my kids' applications. She's supportive,…read moreknowledgeable, and motivating. What stood out most was how genuinely she cared and how consistently she kept my children's best interests in mind. She put a clear structure to a very stressful process, helped the kids navigate all the tasks and requirements, and always followed through until everything was completed. I'm glad we had the chance to work with her--and both my kids are happy with the outcome.

She is one of the best and most caring counselors that one can have. I moved to USA three years ago…read morewithout any background of USA transfer and college system. She walked me through all the steps. Thanks to her guidance, I got admitted to my first choice UC which was UC Berkeley.