Ellie was great for helping me with my college apps. I didn't know what where or how to even…read morebegin, so she walked me through the whole process. She helped me make (and later narrow down) my college list; she also knew about a lot of colleges I never thought about or even heard of. She was also a huge help with my essays: she helped me think of topics that would appeal to admissions officers, guided me through the writing process (like what was/wasn't appropriate to put on the essay, how to make the essay more compelling, etc.), and gave me tips and feedback on how to better my essay. I felt like she really got to know me and helped me to differentiate myself from other applicants and show admissions who I really am. Thanks to her, I was accepted into UC Berkeley!!! Seriously, A+++, 5 thumbs up, 17/10, 8 stars. I couldn't be more thrilled with not only the results but the time I spent with her working on my apps. She made the whole process as painless as possible.

I received tutoring from Ellie in AP Chemistry. I could tell Ellie knew the subject in depth as she…read morewas actually able to explain the topics to me in ways I could come to understood them (science is not my thing). Although her tutoring is online, it wasn't awkward at all. It was actually more convenient due to the flexibility. Thanks Ellie!!! My teacher actually commented on my improvement in class :) it made me feel so much better about my science grades. If I ever need help again in any subject (that Ellie tutors in), I'd definitely work with her again.

I had almost all of my tutoring sessions at Peninsula Academy. After moving from Shanghai to Palos…read moreVerdes about 5 years ago, I was greatly struggling with English. Then I came to Pen Academy to seek for an English tutor. JJ was the one who helped me the most with my speaking, writing, and reading skills, and he helped me to get a decent score on SAT (1500). Other tutors I have had include TJ, Joseph, and Jason who helped me with math, biology, and physics, and I had great experiences with all of them. When it comes to the time of college application, my college counselor Ji spent a lot of time with me brainstorming about the college essays. She encouraged me to be the person I want to be and express myself in my essays. Finally, all of these got me into my dream college. Learning at Peninsula Academy was a very enjoyable experience as the tutors do not only help you to achieve academic success but also care about your personal well beings.

We moved from Beijing to LA in 2017, around April 2017 my wife and I did a house hunting at PV and…read moreTorrance. After looking at several houses for sales, I asked my realtor to drop me off at the ice rink which is my daughter's most favorite activity. We passed by the Peninsula Academy. I told my wife this is a great place for our daughter to enrich her English. Kay Lee, the deputy director of the academy was there, she was extremely helpful and listened to me on our needs. She recommended Kathy Kerstein as my daughter's English teacher. We moved our family on July 28, 2017. It's a Friday. My daughter Yiyi started Kathy's one to one class for the whole summer and once-twice a week during the school year. Apparently, she did extremely good at her ENGLISH LEARNER'S class. She moved on with Kathy's help, she got into Stanford's summer school, UCSB Research Mentoring Program. From a Chinese speaking little girl, hardly can speak a full paragraph to a young adult commanding her English In three and half years. My daughter, applied for colleges this year, she got admitted for UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UCSD. For private institutions, she got Harvey Mudd (finalist for President's Scholarship, she declined), Columbia University and Caltech. She accepted the offer from Caltech and will be the 2025 class of Caltech. Kathy Kerstein is a great teacher, she is always available and ready to help, I would like to thank the Academy for all the supports. Chung

An exciting combination of counselor-led discussions, college student guests, and list assessment…read moreby Blue Train specialists. This workshop will help any student struggling to complete and polish his or her academics. Students work on personal statements. They also work on scholarship essays. By the end of the workshop, students gave valuable one-on-one feedback and continue progress on their personal statement. Between the tutoring, practice tests, workshops to complete applications, and knowledge of current college admission standards, the Blue Train mix of counselor-led group discussions and mock one-on-one practice will take away the jitters and leave you feeling confident and related. They also offer a one-on-one guidance with an essay specialist. These mini sessions are open only to students who have already attended the personal statement workshop. These thirty minute boosters are intended to help students keep their writing process flowing with structural and editing advice. No need to curl up in a fetal position or hire an overpriced private college counselor to tell you where you won't be accepted. Do your applications and essays better, for less, with the team that has helped more students with this sort of process than any other company in the South Bay. High probability of success with Blue Train. Email them at office@bluetraincollegeprep.com

After starting with a different (and expensive) college counselor located in Santa Monica and SAT…read moretutor (expensive) who both came highly recommended but were essentially completely useless, we received a glowing recommendation for Blue Train and made the switch. Best decision ever. Our two sons used Blue Train for multiple things over their junior and senior years - test assessment/diagnostic, ACT prep and guidance, college list building, guidance re HS classes and even extra curricular advise, as well as navigating the college application process and the all-important essay drafting. Scott and the people at Blue Train put the boys on a very manageable schedule and in fact, both of our sons were totally done with most applications by Thanksgiving. Both boys got into tons of schools, got thrown tons of money, and this entire process was so smooth because of Blue Train's guidance. We event consulted with Scott when deciding which schools to attend. I cannot say enough how effective and impressive Blue Train was. Highly recommend !!!

We had a fantastic meeting with Barbara and our daughter who is a rising Junior at PVHS. She is a…read moregreat resource and really took the time to get to know our daughter. She knows the school district and has a great grasp of the testing, college, and university landscape.

I got into every UC campus I applied to, which includes UCLA, UCSD, UCI, and UCSB. She was…read moresupportive throughout the process and provided amazing guidance when I was writing my responses for the Personal Insight Questions. She was flexible and willing to tailor to my needs.

I got into my 1st choice and dream school! Kathryn was key in getting me in. She gave me crucial…read moreadvise and helped navigate and edit my personal essay. She is a real pro and undoubtedly the best college counselor!

I did college application prep as well as SAT prep services here, and it was phenomenal. I was able…read moreto improve my SAT score by 350 points. That and the college application services were extremely helpful in helping me land multiple UC colleges and my dream school! I specifically had the teacher Dr. Lessie who helped me with my college application essays and he was amazing. The director Mr. Chu clearly cares about his students' success. Highly recommend. Thank you!

In the summer, I took SAT prep and college application services here, and honestly I can't…read morerecommend it enough. The director Mr. Daniel Chu is extremely helpful and went above and beyond to help me land my dream school, which I'm super stoked about!! The attention to detail is really high here, and if you need help with essays or improving your SAT score or just preparing for college to make your application stand out, I cannot recommend it enough

Kim Girard is what every college student needs! That's why I send parents immediately to Kim when…read morethey are concerned about their child and want the money they are spending on their education to really matter. Then, I look smart because my referrals are happy. I am a success coach for mid-late life professionals, and while I am a very experienced coach, I know nothing when it comes to this group. When a parent calls me, I immediately head them to Kim, because oddly, most parents aren't really all that well equipped either. Kim, while a well educated adult herself, has a way of understanding how to reach, motivate and bring these students to their highest performance - and them liking it. It is a unique gift and not a lot of coaches have it. If you're looking at any form of higher education for your student, I suggest you contact Kim and get her on your team right away. She's a key to their success and to you sleeping well at night.

Kim helped my daughter with her college plans! She absolutely changed her whole mindset...When she…read morestarted working with my daughter, Kim helped change her mind about quitting school...Haley went on to get her AA and her self confidence increased greatly! My daughter is not very social and usually doesn't work well with others however, she thought Kim was awesome! Thank you Kim!

I have been a academic tutor for 10 years from college to high school. The school sought me out to…read morefill a tutoring role in which than they completely stepped back and said they actually weren't filling the position. Incredibly disrespectful to me or any other candidates time. I can't say how tutoring is but if this is how they treat those willing to join their team. I can't say much.

Fantastic place, so wonderful to see my daughter feel more relaxed towards maths and not worried as…read moreshe was before! We will be continuing throughout the year! Thank you C2 so much!!!!

Though Premiere Prep is typically geared towards high school students preparing for college, I used…read morethis company for hourly consultations for my academic transition. I didn't know it when I met him, but Justin was a game changer for me. I never knew the value or importance of receiving professional academic/career guidance. I can honestly say that I would not be nearly close to where I am today without Justin's guidance or support. He has helped me in my professional development through editing my resumes, interviewing skills, and most importantly, he saw my potential and helped me realize it too. His advice is honest and compassionate (though not necessarily what I always wanted to hear) and he wholeheartedly invested his time in me. Justin helped me transition through one of the most difficult times in my life between undergrad and post-undergrad at UCI. These days, I am proud to say I am at my top choice graduate program in occupational therapy. Whether it is college counseling or personal development, you couldn't be in better hands with Justin or his team at Premiere Prep.

We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

We just joined Study Hut Homework Club so there is a safe place for my daughter to go right after…read moreschool to do homework. Well, it's become much more than that! Every single person there has really connected to my daughter and being part of their Premium Club, I get updates weekly that are very detailed. If she needs any extra actual 1-1 tutoring, she is right there next to the tutoring section and if they can fit her in, they will. Plus they have snacks for the kids and their homework club tutors even have some credentialed teachers amongst them. So glad we found the Study Hut family!!!!

From the owner: Your local 1-on-1 tutoring experts are now in Lunada Bay! Winner of the Small Business Award for…read morethe 66th Congressional District (South Bay), we offer 1-on-1 Tutoring, Test Prep, Courses for Credit, and College Counseling. Study Hut Lunada Bay now offers After School Homework Club. Our tutors are all experienced college grads who are familiar with the high expectations of the Palos Verdes School District. We tailor to the needs of each student in a relaxed, goal-oriented environment. Please stop by to see our New Lunada Bay Study Hut!