If you are reading these reviews, you are probably looking for academic help or guidance for your…read morechild. We wanted to help set our son in high school on the right academic path so we signed him up at another C2 location in the area and to say we were unsatisfied with the results at the other location would be an understatement. There was no goal setting, accountability or metrics discussed to track his progress. Through a fortuitous set of circumstances, our son ended up at C2 in Vernon Hills for several sessions and we immediately noted a stark difference in how proactive and active the team was in helping contribute to our son's academic success. Needless to say we immediately and permanently transferred him over to Vernon Hills. We highly recommend C2 Education in Vernon Hills. Marcos and Josh run a tight ship and have an amazing team of tutors. Sage, Michael, Kevin and Anand have the academic pedigree that we all dream of as parents and the results to show for it. It is worth it. To get the results that are necessary to help your child get to where they want to be takes time and effort and C2 Vernon Hills are generous with both. We have regular conferences with Marcos who gives us no BS assessments on our son's progress and goals. We highly recommend C2 Education in Vernon Hills!

Stay away , Change teacher every day , Gimmicks and score don't improve by 50 /100 , They don't…read moregive all books and cover weak areas. They stretch unnecessary topic so that all can take 100 hrs and they can make money out of it. Worst institute.

The Tutoring Center is wonderful!! My son looks forward to coming to learn!! Andy and his team…read moreare engaging for the students helping them learn while having fun!! I highly recommend!!

My son needed a little extra help in getting adjusted to the new school and curriculum. He was…read morereluctant to go at first, but the staff made every effort to make learning fun for him. He's off to a great start, and we hope to continue here long-term.

So thrilled we decided to utilize Think Tank! From the start, the process was seamless. My son…read moreimproved 7 points on the ACT and he is so happy. The scheduling was super easy, and they went above and beyond when we needed a last minute change. Nate was our son's tutor and he connected immediately with him. Frankly when we started I thought my son would dread going. Nate did a great job of making my son feel comfortable and work through the process. I think the results speak for themselves! Highly recommend this group!

Think Tank was an incredible resource for my daughter while she took her ACT. Her instructor Chris…read morehelped her raise her score 4 points and made her more confident in her ability to take a standardized test.

My High schooler attended for SAT test prep. Actually received a lower score than PSAT &…read moreHuntington's practice test! Some tutors were ok, others admitted they didn't know the content they were supposed to tutor my kid. Couldn't focus because young kids being loud. Do not recommend.

As an Asian mom, I have been to many different tutoring places, but here are a few reasons why I…read morethink this is the best. Since COVID-19, my son's grades have plummeted like many other kids, and it was too hard for him to do it on his own. However, after attending this place for several years, I can confidently say that my son's English and math grades are rock solid. But more than that, the biggest reason my son likes this school is because of the teachers. Of course, they are experienced and talented, but more than anything, they are kind and affectionate to the kids, and they always give them the confidence that they are the best and can do well even if their grades drop. Since coming here, my son has always been confident and believes that he is doing well, and he feels secure because he always has a place to ask questions and learn when he doesn't know something or has homework. This year, my son is a high school student, and he still wants to continue attending this place and says he will do one-on-one if he is not good enough. If you come here, you will feel what I mean.

After trying several tutors to prepare for the ACT and having little success at raising his score,…read morewe switched to academic approach. With 6 weeks of tutoring and several full length practice tests , my sons score improved by 2 points. I highly recommend Academic Approach.

From the owner: We specialize in SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, HSPT, MAP, Selective Enrollment, & ISEE test preparation and…read moretutoring. We begin our programs with complimentary diagnostic tests either in your home or in our offices. These tests help us understand your student's needs and design the most effective tutoring solution. Our expert tutors meet students at our offices, in your home, or over the phone and online. We are flexible, supportive mentors who guide students to their greatest test-taking success. We listen. Before designing a program, we discuss your son's or daughter's unique needs and aspirations. The best results follow from a proper understanding of each student. We assess. We analyze your student's official score reports or administer the relevant tests. These assessments are necessary in order to design a tutoring program that meets the exact learning needs of your student. We customize. Whether your child requires a few lessons or a more extended program, our expert directors meet with you to tailor an effective study plan that targets your specific goals, accommodates our busy schedule, and engages your child in the most personalized one-on-one teaching experience. We teach. Our experienced and knowledgeable tutors engage your child in highly customized, one-on-one teaching, guiding your son or daughter through a personalized program that focuses on the student's specific test-taking skills and strategy.

I just took my exam at this testing center and it was pretty nice! Here are some things to note if…read moreyoure planning on taking an exam here too: the good :) - the proctors in the morning were super kind. another student and I were freaking out because the door would not open but we knocked on the window and someone came to let us in. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE BOTTOM OF YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON ENTERING THE BUILDING. dont be like me, it was a very stressful way to start my morning - the facility is very clean. there was no construction nearby so it was nice and quiet. - I got dropped off for my exam because I was nervous about parking, but there is PLENTY. Parking is not right in front of the building though so make sure you plan ahead - the lady helping us sign in was very kind and calm. she was very patient as nervous students were having trouble with the extensive check in policy - the lockers are spacious! of course, limit what you bring to the testing center, but I brought a tote and lunch box -- both fit comfortably - the bathrooms were very close to the testing center so 10 minute breaks were plenty of time to go and come back - there is a water dispenser in the testing room by the lockers. you should ideally bring your own food/water, but don't freak out if you forget! - watches are not allowing in the testing room but FEAR NOT, there is a clock on the wall to make sure you keep track of your break times the bad :( - there was a ticking noise in the ceiling during my exam that would come and go // it was pretty distracting without any noise-cancelling equipment - the earplugs provided by the testing center are foam cylinders that are not very comfortable. might want to ask if you can bring your own that are more tapered for comfort - noise-cancelling headphones are provided by the exam but they were very tight on my head and gave me ear pain - THE COMPUTERS ARE SO WIDE. All the letters are so wide and you can see the pixels of every word and image on the screen. This took some time getting used to in the beginning of the exam so beware! lil fun fact: during one of the breaks, one of the proctors was telling me that there are no 13's in the room. no 13 desk, no 13 locker, no 13 waiting card. superstitious or not, it is a nice touch

PROS: 1) Staff at the Buffalo Grove location were very kind…read moreand helpful, which made an inherently stressful day much easier. I was so pleasantly surprised, especially having read mixed Yelp reviews of Pearson test center staff at various locations. Seriously, give those folks at the Buffalo Grove testing center a raise for customer relations (though a couple of procedural improvements should be implemented, as noted below). 2) Site is easy to get to and has plenty of free parking. So much easier than having to take public transit into downtown Chicago or deal with city traffic and city parking. 3) Building and test center were very clean and comfortable. 4) I passed my test, so hurray for that. CONS: 1) I had to ask before staff told me that I could get my test results same day. Then when I asked about my score after the test, the guy monitoring the room said results were supposed to have displayed on screen. Only after I told him that they hadn't did he offer to look up my score and tell me that (*surprise*) he could even give me a hard copy printout of my results. If I hadn't inquired I don't think test center staff were going to volunteer this, and I would've walked out without knowing it was available. Big procedural oversight. For tests where scores and/or hard copies of results are available immediately, all examinees should be told up front that this will be provided. To be clear, I think the staff were well-intentioned and that this was an inadvertent oversight, but something this important should be standard operating procedure. 2) Beware when taking notes: They give you a plastic sheet to take notes w/a special marker. You can have extra sheets, but they don't automatically tell you that you'll be forced to give up your first sheet if you ask for a second one. If I hadn't asked for a second sheet up front, the guy monitoring the room wouldn't have warned me of this policy and I wouldn't have been able to plan accordingly. That would have been awful, if I'd run out of space and had to choose between giving up a whole page of notes or not being able to take any additional notes. Again, I think the test proctor meant well, he just didn't realize that this was a potentially important thing to tell people. 3) Computer display was AWFUL. Monitor was very wide, and the test displayed in very small text across the full width of the monitor so I had to squint and physically turn my head side to side to read each question. So much eye strain, I got a terrible headache part way through which made it much harder to concentrate. Staff at the test center told me that not all exams display that way, and suggested I complain to the company that makes the test. I could, but I think Pearson should really take care of that. It's their job to provide a reasonable testing environment, and for a $700 testing fee, one would think they could (and should) ensure an easily readable computer display.

We could not be happier with our experience with Your Examined Life! Both our teenagers worked with…read moreMr.Marchenko in preparation for their ACT's. They both went up many points after learning with him. My daughter was accepted to her dream college thanks to working with Roman. I appreciated that he came to our home, encouraged our teens and got them to believe in themselves. It's such a tough, stressful time for kids and Mr.Marchenko truly teaches them, encourages them and believes in them and that's what they need to succeed. I can't recommend him more.

From the owner: Your Examined Life specializes in personalized tutoring programs for high school students that…read morebuild confidence, increase skill sets, and routinely meet and exceed targets. Primarily focusing on standardized test preparation, the programs diagnose all students at their current level and challenge them to strive higher. Students who go through the programs believe in themselves and routinely score higher on their exams. In addition to test prep, one-on-one tutoring is also available in Social Studies, English, Government, Economics, Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II/Trig, and Geometry), Study Skills, and College Admission Preparation and Essay Writing.

I have known Scott for many years now. He got me ready to for the ACT which let me to be accepted…read moreinto my dream school (Go Hoosiers!). My ACT score increased overall by 7 points from the first practice exam I took at Span Test Prep. He was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend Span Test Prep to anyone getting ready to take the ACT's!

As someone who usually has trouble staying organized, I found that Span Test Prep made it easy for…read moreme to improve every session without feeling overwhelmed. The one-on-one sessions, practice, and test simulations helped me raise my score from a 29 to a 35. I ended up receiving a scholarship for $60,000, so the STP Course was definitely worth every penny!

Highly recommend this tutoring center. They gave our son the knowledge and confidence he needed to…read moreraise his ACT composite score 4 points!! We are so grateful!

So far, we're not impressed. Our child has a different tutor every time and some times multiple…read moretutors in the same session.

One of the best Kumon centre around this area ... Excellent individual attention . Has been really…read morehelpful for my kids academic improvement

I enrolled both my children here and both showed immediate improvement in math at school. Great…read moreindividualized attention from tutors, and very friendly staff. Yes, it's math tutoring - but my kids love this place!