Let's start with the best thing about the place: the people…read more My tutors were really kind and patient, even when I was frustrating them with how often I get questions wrong and how often they have to explain the same things to get it through my skull. Patience is the virtue that any good teacher has, and patience is the quality that all the tutors in C2 possess. Also, when I began, I took two practice SATs on my own and on my first test in C2 and I kept scoring in the 1200s, however, when I went to C2, my scores kept on increasing, and now I am in the high 1300s to low 1400s range in only 90 hours. That's a huge improvement that this place has done on me! And most importantly: Shout out to Stephanie Rubin, someone who is always excited to help people willingly, accept people unconditionally, and encourages people enthusiastically. Thank you for your time.

The special attention and professionalism of this C2 branch is beyond stellar. My son enjoys his…read moreinstructors and the classes. Lori, the director, is always on top of things and makes time to answer any questions or concerns. I would recommend that you start your kids early.

Working with Marc and Tom was the best thing for my son. He went up 190 points on the SAT and 3…read morepoints on the ACT. He was able to get the score he needed for the colleges he wants to apply to. I can't thank them enough for really understanding my son's learning style and giving him the individualized instruction that he needed. I highly recommend them!

I found overseeing Zack do his college essay a struggle. I was tired of the arguing, so I hired…read moreMarc and washed my hands of the situation. Best money spent! Essay is soooo good and Zack (as most kids) responded much better to anyone that's not a parent. He worked with him via technology, so anyone, anywhere can use him. I've used his team members for tutoring as well. Really easy, definitely worth it!

We highly recommend Teachers to the Rescue. My son has been working with Aaron and Gina for several…read moreweeks now and I have seen an improvement in his grades. Both Aaron and Gina are accommodating with scheduling, very knowledgeable in the subject and are genuinely invested in helping my son do well in school.

My daughter used Teachers to the Rescue for recent Biology and Algebra regents. Her tutor Jason was…read moregreat and really helped her master concepts she was struggling with. The group Regents review helped her focus on the important last minute details. I recommend this service highly!

We have worked for years with Practice Perfect and I can only say that the tutoring is terrific…read more The tutors technique and commitment is spot on. We have used for both kids and have gotten excellent results. I feel they were that much better prepared for college .

My daughter's scores jumped 250 points after her Practice Perfect tutoring. Her tutor was prompt…read moreand flexible about scheduling, used the time effectively, tailored the sessions to her specific needs, and gave us useful advice about the college application process. Now she's heading to an excellent college with a scholarship. We recommended PP to her friends, who had similar results.

Terry Graves tutored me from early high school through college. Through that time, I saw my writing…read moreskills improve tremendously. As a STEM student, I was not a strong writer or even very appreciative of literature. After working with me on a number of academic papers, I wrote with more confidence AND she taught me to appreciate prosody --the elegance in the written word-- to the degree that Thomas Hardy became my favorite author. She taught me to organize my thoughts and themes throughout a written piece. She also helped me organize my research. She helped me improve my grammar and punctuation skills which I carry with me to this day. With her help, I was able to bring up my grades significantly. She was always a patient, creative and imaginative teacher. I highly recommend Terry Graves.

Terry helped us with two things: ACT preparation and college applications…read more Terry planned the ACT preparation meticulously and the execution was first-rate. She motivated my boy very well and developed an excellent rapport with him. The tutoring was tailored to suit his individual needs and was at a very suitable pace for him. Homework that was set added to the overall effectiveness. His practice test ACT scores steadily improved as time went on. I am sure that his final score was much better than it would have been without the tutoring. The college preparation went extremely well, from help in identifying suitable colleges to the actual application process. She gave outstanding advice in crafting a great set of college essays, while being scrupulous in ensuring it was his voice that shone through. There were a lot of essays and ensuring we kept on the timetable was a very important part of the job, as was the advice on structuring and editing. The proof of the pudding is in the eating and my boy had a terrific crop of excellent admissions results and was offered some great scholarships. He was admitted to his first-choice school where he starts in the fall. Overall, Terry was great help to us in our preparations for college and was a real partner in our journey.

We used Competitive Edge tutoring for both our daughters' ACTs and SAT 2s.  We had previously…read moreworked with a different agency but found their tutors abilities inconsistent.  With Competitive Edge, we found Alex was very responsive and supportive in all of our dealings and his tutors were consistently strong, had good materials to share, and always added value. The tutors sent us detailed summaries of the sessions, the areas needing work, and the next steps immediately after every session to help keep us in the loop. Megan helped my younger daughter for both the ACT and Spanish SAT 2 and we found her help invaluable.  We even recommended her to other family members. Her final ACT score was 35. My older daughter used Liz and Dimitri for the ACT and Willis for Spanish. Working with Competitive Edge my daughter's score rose from a 28 on the pre ACT (scale is 1 - 35) to a 35 on the actual ACT (scale is 1 - 36).

Alex Mallory offered wise advice throughout the testing process, and paired our son with several…read moreexcellent tutors. Eli Amzallag was particularly effective. He followed up every session with a detailed evaluation, which he sent the next day. Our son received an 800 on the math section, and 690 on the verbal. And, most important, he was admitted, early decision, to the college he most wanted to attend. The standardized testing regime is awful, biased, and a rip off. But, until it withers and dies off, places like Competitive Edge Tutoring are very helpful in getting through it.

Alyssa is fantastic! She was recommended to us as a writing tutor by my sons' former principal…read more She worked w/ him on both his writing & on ACT test prep. She helped him improve both dramatically. In addition, I have recommended her to others & all have reported that their childrens' test scores have improved. I will definitely use her for my 2nd son if she can take him.. Strongly recommend!

From the owner: Students Who Attend Alyssa Petrone Test Preparation Can:…read more Learn concrete strategies and methodologies that help "demystify" the test, thereby putting the student in control of the test rather than succumbing to it. Learn how to "pace" and work comfortably within the arbitrary time constraints of the test. Develop confidence and reduce test anxiety through regular, disciplined practice. Improve critical reasoning abilities through mastery of frequently asked question types including: inference, weakening/strengthening arguments, uncovering assumptions and comparing and contrasting Points of View. Develop higher levels of thinking by learning how to "synthesize" information. Identify and learn to overcome barriers to good performance such as, "overthinking", making unwarranted assumptions, and carelessness. Learn the grammar most commonly used on the SAT, ACT, GRE and GMAT as well as the "tip offs" to spotting the errors on the tests.

We had an excellent experience with Bareena for both SAT and ACT preparation. She tutored my…read moredaughter for the SAT in 2021 and my son for the ACT in 2026. She is highly knowledgeable, organized, and exceptionally skilled at identifying areas for improvement while building confidence. Each session was engaging, productive, and tailored to my children's individual needs. Bareena has a remarkable ability to know when to push students to reach their potential and when to step back and let them build confidence on their own. Most importantly, both of my children felt well-prepared and significantly more confident going into their exams. I highly recommend Bareena to anyone looking for outstanding SAT or ACT preparation.

We worked with Bareena to help my son prepare for the ACT, and the results exceeded our…read moreexpectations. He improved his score by 4 points. Beyond the results, what stood out most was how much he genuinely enjoyed the sessions. Bareena took the time to understand how he learns best and tailored her approach accordingly, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. That personalized attention made a real difference in both his confidence and his performance. We'd highly recommend her to any family looking for a tutor who combines real results with a teaching style that actually clicks with their student.