We have had a wonderful experience with Sexton Test Prep & Tutoring, and recommend them without…read morehesitation. My daughter is a HS Junior with already high ACT scores, and everyone knows how hard it can be to nudge your scores up once you're in a certain range. But Ben Sexton was able to identify exactly where her skills were lacking and help her raise her math score by several points, even though we had previously tried other test prep tutors who weren't successful. Ben really came at things from a strategic perspective my daughter could relate to, and explained his plan and thinking before hand. He also tutors in person and came directly to our house, which was very convenient, and proved flexible working with my daughter's schedule as well. She was able to approach the next testing date with understanding and confidence and managed to improve her score. We were very pleased with Sexton Tutoring and plan to use them again.

Ben & Sexton Test Prep are fantastic. They are everything you want: helpful, professional, and…read morecaring. With Ben's guidance and assistance, our son raised his scores a lot. We are definitely going to use them for our younger two children!

I completed the GRE course in spring 2012 and it was a worthwhile investment. I scoured the…read moreinternet for reviews on the different test prep companies for a couple days before coming across Manhattan Prep GRE. There wasn't much information about the classes, but a lot about the company's test prep books, which were highly rated. I thought about getting just the books, but I had done that a few years ago with the Kaplan books and never followed through. So I signed up for the free intro class in hopes that I'd be more motivated and receive guidance on how to study. From the first class, I had a sense that this was going to really prepare me. So although the course was expensive, I signed up. Julia was my instructor and from the very beginning she was warm, straightforward, and insightful. It's obvious she's brilliant, but not in the 'look at me I score perfect on the GRE without even trying' type of way. She works hard. She's very familiar with the questions on the test and gives clear cut guidance on how to prepare. During that first session I received a course outline. This was helpful as it identified which sections to prioritize. Most weeks I wasn't able to get all of the assigned work completed, but I did what I could and I still got a lot out of class. I would recommend that you at least complete the high priority assignments so that you can get your questions answered in class. The company was also quite responsive. After signing up I received the box of the test guides in only a couple days. The shipment was very fast. When I was out of town for a couple sessions the company was great at getting me scheduled for makeup sessions. I took these sessions through live online courses. You do receive access to online recordings of each class through enrolling so you can also use those if you miss a class. I didn't use them, but it was good to know they were there. I did use the online practice tests and the online flash cards. For the times that I needed to be on the go, I downloaded the e-book versions of the test prep guides onto my laptop. It can be tedious to carry the big books around, especially because there are over 8. Overall I'm really happy I found Manhattan Prep. Like the reviews said, the prep guides and online practice exams are top-notch. The practice exams show you the specific areas in which you're performing well and need to improve. They also give you information about the time it's taking you to complete each problem. I had more than enough practice. Julia's instruction took my preparation over the top. She really set me off in the right direction and kept me on track. She scores your practice essays, reviews the results of your practice exams, and drills you each week. The classes are held at a nice hotel in Harvard Square. As I predicted, being in a class gave me more motivation to follow through. Once the classes were done, I checked in with Julia to set up my study plan for the next 5 months. I didn't follow it exactly because of work, but I completed mot of it. I wound up taking the exam in November of 2012 and I had no anxiety. I slaughtered the verbal section and kept up with the math, both of which were great improvements for me. I would recommend this class to anyone needing a kick in the butt to get started with their GRE studying and/or wanting a proven method of success. If you do enroll: bring an extra layer because its cold in the room and take Julia up on her offers to review your exams and score your essays.

We have had an absolutely amazing experience at the Fenn so far. Our son, who just joined the 5th…read moregrade, is about three months in so far and is having the time of his life. Coming from a public school, the environment couldn't be more different; he is constantly challenged, both in terms of the freedom given to him to organize his own day and show up to places on time and also academically, where (for someone who always excelled in his public schools) he is being challenged for the first time. Our entire experience - from the first contact with the admissions team to our last event at the school - has been more than we could have hoped, and we're so excited about the future at Fenn!

Fenn has been an absolutely terrific experience to date. The communication and caliber of the…read moreteachers is fantastic. We have been impressed by the coordination and dedication of the faculty and current headmaster. I would highly reco

Minuteman has been such an amazing place for my son's high school education. He loves the hands-on…read morelearning, the opportunities for co-op, the football coaches, everything. He especially likes the alternating weeks of academics and shop class. It gives him a break from being academically focused all the time. Highly recommend their learning environment, and he receives extra support as needed.

I graduated from Minuteman many years ago and it gave me a great foundation, I was in the…read moreHealthcare shop. My first job out of high school was a well-paying healthcare job. It prepared me for what I would become and now I work for a major global healthcare company. When I was there, there was a Mcdonald's in the school. The Academics were stronger. And we had a really good soccer and basketball team. Seems like it has had quite the downfall since then. The school was huge and clean, I don't know what happened. I came from outside the district and they gave me a chance. If they hadn't my life would be very different now, I can't say I would be this successful. Minuteman please open up your school choice program again, save the kids from the inner city and give them a chance!!!

I am falling short of words to describe their poor and unbelievably unprofessional management…read more First they don't bother receiving phone calls; when I finally get through to confirm class availability, they assure me there is space after which I pay the $100 registration fee online. A week before classes are to commence, they call to inform me that they don't have space anymore, and when I ask them to refund registration fee, they say it's not refundable! I am still incredulous and trying to make sense of how they will bear no responsibility for their dysfunctional management, rather refuse to return the fee that *they* made me pay in the first place after falsely confirming availability. Unbelievable! Absolutely unbelievable!

This place was awful…read more Although RSM is a good idea and taught by relatively intelligent and understanding teachers, the language barrier makes effective communication almost impossible. Above this, there's an almost cultish air to the entire institute; the teachers are dead set on the beliefs that they have, and it leaks through in various lessons. Above this, a cutthroat environment is encouraged at RSM, where kids will be mocked for making mistakes - which I personally don't believe bothered my son more than the average of two-three hours of homework per week - at least. I've sent my son to three locations due to scheduling reasons, and he was in the program for three years until his constant begging to quit got to us. We instead got a private tutor, who he can firstly understand, but also stand learning with. In conclusion, I hope you find other schools to try first before finally resorting to RSM. Perhaps try Kumon, or private tutoring if you are capable of providing that.

Complete waste of time - the consultants did not help, their system was a joke, and nothing but…read morewaste of time and money.

We feel so lucky that our son worked with Dr. Megan Race. She kept him, and all of us, on track…read more She was everything one would want in a college consultant and more! This was our first time in the college process and she made the whole process less stressful. It was so helpful to have an expert guide us and be the one to help direct our son (vs us nagging him!). Our son got into his first choice college (early decision) and we are looking forward to working with Spark again for our second child. Besides having great consultants, Spark fully understands the college landscape and they give you that incredible inside knowledge to help craft your child's whole process. We looked at lots of college consultant companies and know Spark and especially Megan was the best choice for our son!

This school is incredible. The teachers care so much about each of their students and take time to…read morefoster each child's growth. It is a safe and loving environment for children of all backgrounds. The director Leslie is superb and is so involved that the children know and love her as much as the teachers. She is understanding of many different personal situations and will work with any family to provide the best care. The ratio here is great. Kids get the attention they need. They get tons of outdoor time and enrichment. Scheduling is flexible. After coming from another school in the area that did not meet expectations I can firmly say that changing to Pilgrim was the best choice I ever made for my child.

I have a child in their first year of attendance at PNS. I have nothing but great things to say…read moreabout the school and its teachers. The women who teach there are all quite nurturing. My child loves going to school at PNS.I feel like my child is learning a lot there and just not being babysat for three hours. My child can now write their name, recognizes letters and letter sounds, and can use scissors (at 3yo). Classes are small. The atmosphere is relaxed. The teachers are all experienced and have taught there for many years. As a parent, I highly recommend going for a tour if you're looking for a small nursery school that will give your young child a great start in their school career.

Useless and overpriced service. Paid for the package throughout high school, was promised multiple…read moreinternships and opportunities-- each time, counselor never got back to us after short zoom meetings. Lack of communication was a major issue, my child was moved around among different counselors several times and none were well informed about his portfolio. Very discouraging throughout the application process, made my child doubt his ability to apply to top schools-- we went against their advice and he ended up being accepted to many. Not sure why the reviews here are so good, the ones on Reddit are much more honest. Save your money and do a google search instead, you can get the same and more information online for free.

I am a 52 year old father of three daughters. My oldest will be attending college in the fall. I…read morewas raised in Massachusetts and my father was self employed his whole life. So when I announced to him that I would be going to college, his reply was "with what, I'm not paying for it". I was a good student and got accepted to Cornell, UNLV, FIU, Johnson & Wales and The Culinary Institute. Without his help I attended a community college for my first two years of school. Then I transferred to Florida International University in Miami, which I never saw until the day I showed up for orientation. Both my parents never got a chance to attend a college and I worked full time through all four years of college. Not much of a college experience for me. So for my age group things have changed, touring campus's, SAT prep, ACT prep, Financial aid, essays, thank you letters to school visited, choice, choice and more choices, Etc. This is all a foreign language to me and having a daughter that lives in the NOW and with so many choices and decisions to make. I just can't tell you how much of an asset it is to have Larry Dannenberg coach my daughter and myself about this whole process. I know from personal experience that Larry also handles many other high school students in and around our town of Southborough and that is how he came highly recommended to us. All my daughters will use College Solutions because the rules for admissions change as do our kids from year to year. We started in my daughters sophomore year getting her ready all with Larry's help. This was something I just don't have time for as my wife and I are both self employed just like both sets of our parents were. No mistakes, lots of personal attention, Larry and his staff all very assiduous in their duties when it comes to working with your child. I highly recommend College Solutions.