Interesting past reviews here on the Texas Tech University page, but I can read between the lines…read moreand just hope others can too. But this college in the dusty Panhandle town of Lubbock, Texas, ain't so bad as the low rated reviews say. It is NOT a big city. Bigger than most towns within 340 miles or so, but it's still got that small town vibe. My daughters' doctor and many other really good doctors in this vicinity studied and/or graduated from TTU. I have taken family members to Texas Tech health care facilities all over Lubbock. The staff members' compassion and competence have meant the world to me. I didn't attend Tech for a reason. I had the chance, but I didn't want to go to the same damn school as everyone else from my high school. Lol. I also didn't see the point in spending the tons of money since I knew I wouldn't be getting a full scholarship. My uncle graduated from here, though, and played baseball. Wreck 'Em! I have been here for all kinds of events and most recently my two young daughters and I walked across the campus during the day and then later on the night of April 25, 2026. The campus was well-lit in most areas. My daughter who is in seventh grade is already expressing interest in this place to become a vet. She has a while to go, but they are already pushing the college degree plan in her school. We'll see... The Red Raider mascot is one of the most unique in the country. There are traditions here. Sound ones. Good ones. It's not an ivy league... lololol, Klara K. (review from 7.25.2017). Oh man, that was funny. College is meant for meaningful degrees for significant work. Tech delivers on that. The only set back I have about it is the parking. That's most colleges. I get it. But what a pain that I don't miss.

It's a long not smooth drive from D/FW area...Once we got there on a Saturday at 8:30am, I expected…read morea very EXCITING welcome like when you tour LSU, especially since there was over 300 people/families present...NOPE...we just sat QUIETLY and ALONE for 30 mins, no presentation, no music, nothing...we was given plastic bags at arrival to carry around campus on a hot summer day (100 degrees) not backpacks like they give you at Baylor, Texas A&M, LSU and OU. They also gave us luke warm Dasani bottled water vs. ice cold as they told us it was going to be 100 degrees for the 2 hours we are in the heat. Ok, that wasn't it..we did not enter ANY of the academics buildings. stating that it was because it was a saturday and they were locked!! WELL UNLOCK them when you know you have 300 people coming from Dallas, Houston, New Mexico and California to TOUR!!! This was VERY disheartening...Don't keep us in the heat and talk to us about how NICE the honors college is with a chic fila and Starbucks or about the largest classroom but we can't see it...not when we JUST left Texas A&M and they toured us INSIDE 11 of their academic buildings on a SATURDAY in the cool air-conditioned seats and talked to us about their college of medicine, etc...and we had to drive farther to get here! Then, we only saw ONE dorm OPTION...NO WAY!!...we wanted to see at least 3 when you have over 8 or give us a map to tour off-campus apts as an alternative (like they do at TA&MU)...and the campus needs at least 1000 more trees on it...it looks very dry and desolate.. The kids (tourist) and the buildings were clean. Unless you are alumni kids or just love the color RED, I don't see the appeal personally...College Station is a nicer city, San Marcos is prettier, Austin is weirder (lol), Waco is smaller, Houston is more appealing and Dallas is classier so it comes down to legacy obviously..

If you're looking for real instruction, meaningful progress, or actual teaching tailored to your…read morechild's needs, this is not it. What Sylvan sells is the illusion of help--slick marketing, buzzwords, and glossy promises--without the substance to back it up. The most infuriating part? Many of the tutors are certified teachers--professionals with training, experience, and the ability to actually teach. Yet they are not allowed to teach. They're restricted to following rigid scripts and overseeing computer-based programs, rather than delivering direct instruction or using their expertise to meet students where they are. Even worse, tutors are not provided with the tools, flexibility, or autonomy to differentiate instruction. No individualized lesson design. No meaningful adaptation for learning gaps, disabilities, or attention needs. No targeted remediation. Kids with vastly different needs are pushed through the same generic content, regardless of whether it's effective--or appropriate. Instead of teaching, students spend most of their time clicking through pre-packaged software and worksheets that could easily be accessed at home for free. Staff supervise screens rather than instruct minds. Calling this "tutoring" is generous at best. Progress reports are vague, inflated, and self-congratulatory, but measurable growth is rare. Skills don't generalize. Gaps don't close. Confidence doesn't improve. Yet families are encouraged to keep paying, keep enrolling, and keep believing that progress is just around the corner. This model is especially harmful for students who actually need support--children with learning gaps, dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences. These students require explicit, structured, differentiated instruction delivered by skilled educators. Sylvan offers none of that, despite employing people who could--if they were allowed to. The cost is staggering for what families receive. Thousands of dollars for supervised screen time, canned curriculum, and restricted professionals who are prevented from doing their jobs. In short, Sylvan Learning Centers prioritizes enrollment and retention over real educational outcomes It looks impressive from the outside, but once you're in, it becomes painfully clear: this is not teaching. It's a business model built on hope, not results.

Very hostile staff. In my judgment they didn't do what was promised. Private tutor $60 an hour and…read moreyet 3 or 4 other children sitting together for their "private" teaching. Teaching not coordinated with school, out of sync. I made a prepayment, and when we finished only refunded a portion of the money. I would not use them again. Save your money and make other arrangements!

I've wanted to take guitar lessons for 50 years. Finally, I'm getting to do so. I 'm basically…read morehomebound and have a very limited income. Gordon comes to my house and his rates are reasonable. He is a good instructor, being both knowledgeable and intuitive. I'm not the easiest pupil but he still has patience with me. Another plus is that Gordon does not have you buy a bunch of "text books" (at least not for guitar), which can run into some money. On top of all this Gordon is nice to be around, I truely look forward to my lessons,(even if I have'nt practiced like I should have). If you want music lessons give Gordon a try.

From the owner: This is a private practice teaching Band Instruments, Voice, Guitar, Music Theory. Also I teach at…read morethe beginner level, Piano and Strings.