My son and I love Scottsdale Education Center. It has been a great resource for my son throughout…read morehigh school. They are very responsive in scheduling sessions and Travis has been able to explain pre-calc to my son in a language that helps him to understand and get much better grades in class.

Scottsdale Education Center is the only place I tell my clients to go for test prep, and I'm in the…read morebusiness. I'm a former teacher, now private teacher and academic coach for dozens of families in the community, and while I used to do ACT prep personally, I've stepped away from it because I think kids are far better served at SEC and under Nate Holzen's guidance. Nate (owner/CEO) is kind, compassionate, forthright, and knowledgeable in all-things-test prep and he has employed a variety of skilled tutors who are helpful and supportive. Not just in their subject matter but in test taking as well which is what kids really need. I have sent both my kids (and many of my students) to SEC knowing they'd get what they need there. They offer test prep in a variety ways, including Boot Camps, semi -private sessions, to full-on private, and in all subject matters on all the tests. SEC is affordable too. There are other test prep companies in town but this is unequivocally the place to send your kids!

They cancel classes constantly and then they deny your refund. This company sucks! She has been…read moretrying to take this class for 6 months and they can't get it together. We want our full money back!

Adam is the best! His personalized help was extremely useful for me to identify my strengths and…read moreweaknesses. He gives specific strategies to practice with and think about while I'm taking the test. Adam's guidance helped me walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I was able to raise my SAT score by 150 points. Thank you Adam!!

My son took their ACT vs SAT diagnostic test this week. This 4 hour test is designed to determine…read morewhether the student does better on one test over the other. Since colleges take either one, it would be advantageous to take the one that the student scores better on. So based on this diagnostic, my son did better on the SAT which wasn't a total surprise to us. All this service is free. They do offer several options in improving your scores. They offer group help or individual tutoring. Looks like there are many options and pricing options. What I like about their service (other than test help) is that all their service is designed around the actual test dates. Also, they teach strategies on taking the test, which I'm almost certain will help my son. We were told average score increase for their students are around 150 points on the SAT. Some higher and some lower. Needless to say, my son is signed up for their program. I am very optimistic about this business helping my son perform his best. I will update once he's done with their program.

I took my daughter for geometry tutoring. She liked her tutor and felt she understood the…read morematerial. There is a small waiting area inside but it was close to Costco so I usually just did some shopping while waiting.

The college search and application process is stressful and can be very confusing. Erin Goodnow was…read morethe perfect coach and advisor for our high school senior, especially in a Covid world where old patterns are upended. Erin is kind and compassionate and worked with our daughter to help her identify a solid list of schools. From there, she was a great guide - putting in place a system to keep our daughter on track with applications, essays, and all that is required to put a solid application together. As decisions come in, Erin has been a thoughtful sounding board - helping navigate choices, giving well-received advice, and sharing her own ideas. Bottom line - she is great. It was an investment that we would make again and recommend to others. We have a younger son, and I look forward to working with Erin when the time comes. The only thing I would do differently is reach out to her earlier....probably sometime in the junior year. Note - I am writing this as our daughter is in the midst of the process, and I think that is the right time to write this. The review is not meant to suggest that Erin is a guarantee to any school, or that is even what is best for a kid. Rather, she is a great counsellor through the process, helping her students self-identify the right fits, and there are many, through the process, a word I used a lot here. Maybe a kid writing a college essay would find a better synonym, but I already went to college (!) and it fits. It is a process - it takes time, patience, and trust. I am confident that Erin Goodnow and he team at Going Ivy are the right folks to walk the path with.

From the owner: Going Ivy is a full-service college admissions, tutoring and test prep consulting group. We are a…read moreteam of academic specialists, expert tutors and former admissions officers that utilizes a results-driven approach to help students gain admission to their dream colleges. We offer personalized tutoring and consulting to students of all backgrounds, personalities and academic abilities.

We started out using Tutor Doctor at home in the afternoons, and it was a great experience. This…read moreyear, my son was allowed to opt out of Spanish class, so we needed a productive substitution during the school day. Thankfully, Tutor Doctor also offers tutoring during school hours, and that's when we began working with Zia. Zia was truly a godsend for my son. Her communication was exceptional, and she consistently went above and beyond--planning thoughtfully, checking in regularly, and reaching out to his teachers to get detailed guidance on what he needed to work on. The level of care and effort she put in made such a difference. We were genuinely happy with the entire experience and so grateful for the support she provided.

We have had a very positive experience with Tutor Doctor. Sravan helped our daughter prepare for…read morethe ACT, and she was very happy with her test results. She says that she would definitely work with Sravan again. Thanks to all!

I can't say enough good things about Trey and his team…read more Incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, they help the student applicants navigate what can often times be an overwhelming process. From managing critical deadlines and interpreting sometimes confusing application requirements, their expert guidance allows the student to maximize their efforts into generating top notch applications, which then yield results. Under College X-Ing's guidance, our son was admitted to a top notch applied science and research university in the northeast (and four other schools). We are very happy with the results.

I am beyond impressed with College X-ing. They are so incredibly thorough with my daughter's…read moretesting, essays, and school selections. The meetings are loaded with information and my daughter leaves knowing exactly what she needs to do and when it needs to be done. We were hoping she would do better on her ACTs, so we enrolled her in College X-ing's ACT prep class. She improved by 5 points (huge). There is no doubt I will use College X-ing for my other children as well.

A year ago this Kumon was unacceptable and thats why we left. First of all the front door is not…read moreused you have to drop your kid off in the back. And when you walk in through the back you have an unwelcoming greeting from the lady with red hair, and works to "welcome" your kid. She was the main reason we left, she was always in a bad mood. Really sad for me, it was really close to my house and now I have to drive 10 miles for the next Kumon which is been a pleasure to be at the N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.

We been going to this Kumon center for the past three years but unfortunately we had to take a…read morebreak from it for a few months due to personal reasons. We loved going there because we loved Mrs Amy she is a wonderful person she would take her time to help my older daughter with her papers from school and she would email her if she had any questions can't say enough about her I was so sad to call her to give her the news that we are taking a break. Love all her staff they were all friendly and sweet Thank you for helping my girls to get where they are now!

My daughter was struggling with pre-calc and luckily I found Arasp! When she started seeing him…read moreher grade was a D, she was able to quickly bring it up to a high B with his help. He does a great job of explaining and always comes prepared with examples and practice problems. My daughter worked with a tutor before Arasp and he did not do a good job of teaching her pre-calc, he showed her how to solve the problems but didn't teach it to her. Arasp really teaches and helps her understand every step. It seemed as if she would never catch on until she started working with Arasp. He really does a wonderful job and I would recommend him to anyone needing help with math.

From the owner: We specialize in high quality private one-on-one tutoring services as well as group tutoring. Our…read morerates are the lowest in the industry (Starting at $25/hr) compared to all the other tutoring companies which generally start ($60/hr) per subject. We do not charge a distance fee for up to 20 miles and travel to your location of choice. Our tutors are certified, background-checked, and heavily trained for the subject they tutor. Call us today to schedule your first session.

Disappointed to say the least. We have been attending for 6-8 months, 2-4 times a week. Results…read morewere not great, tutors always changed, not consistent, difficult to communicate with. Just a place for the kids to do their homework, after school offers that!! Scottsdale Education is way better. Save your money!!! Stay away. Hope this helps people when looking for a tutor.

Dear Yelp readers/parents/students,…read more When I was younger I had countless math tutors and always struggled in math. I could never get an A or anything close so I never considered myself a great student. It was not until Lynette Groves Mathnasium of Scottsdale did I earn my first A and many more after. Mathnsium of Scottsdale cannot promise any child an A, but Mathnsium of Scottsdale can promise a great learning environment, AMAZING instructors (who will go over a problem with you a 1,000 times until you understand...everyday I am truly amazed at how patient the workers are), customized learning plan for each individual student, and a stress free environment that rewards success and praises progress. One thing I love about Mathnsuim of Scottsdale is that I can go everyday for an 1.5 hour and never get behind on homework. Math for me use to be a nightmare and now its one of my favorite subjects. Math is not easy and as your child continues in school its going to get harder. If your looking for help in math for your child GO TO MATHNASIUM OF SCOTTSDALE!!! You won't regret it, (but you may if you don't go :) ). Really appreciate the workers like MILES, GREG, SHANE, NICK , and so on. Without mathnasium I probably wouldn't have gone from a C or D student in math to an A+ student. THANK YOU MATHNASIUM OF SCOTTSDALE for helping me gain advance math skills and making math increably enjoyable (which past me never thought could happen). Sincerely, A proud Mathnasium of Scottsdale student