BrightBrain is the best! Daniel came to my house and tutored one son in physics then the other in…read moregeometry. He was so great!! He also started an SAT prep class at our house with a few of my son's friends... it's amazing! Absolutely the best money I've ever spent. He's wonderful at explaining things which is usually very hard to do. He related to my kids and their friends very easily. Both of my sons are doing extremely well in their classes ...thanks to BrightBrain! I would recommend Daniel Whiteside and BrightBrain to anyone struggling in math or science. You won't be sorry! You'll be smarter!

This tutoring service has been a "bright" light in my 16 year old son's dark days of Algebra 2 and…read morechemistry. He has been meeting with Daniel weekly for the past 2 months. Daniel is very patient and willing to explain concepts in a variety of ways until my son gets it. The stress has gone down and the grades have come up. I highly recommend BrightBrain.

The LSAT was a true beast for me. It was so very hard. I was sitting at a 165. After working with…read moreRachel for half a year while working full time, I got a 173 on the real thing. I give Rachel a lot of credit for that. If you're like me, you take an online LSAT course, read several LSAT prep books, take a bunch of practice tests, then plateau in the low-160s. The LSAT did not come intuitively for me, and as all LSAT takers know, one question may translate to one or maybe even two points. So, if someone can give you a tip to help you get an additional question right, that literally translates to an extra point on the test. Below are several tips Rachel gave me specifically for what I struggled with: 1. A necessary assumption question's answer may also be a sufficient assumption; don't get confused. 2. For strengthening questions, Imagine you're giving a PowerPoint presentation trying to convince your audience of something. 3. Using shapes is a powerful method for attacking certain logic games. 4. Try doing LR questions backwards. For some people (like me), the psychological benefit of doing easier and easier questions as you move along may help. 5. For splitting game boards in LG, split them using rules that form the biggest "blocks". 6. For some people (like me), diagramming frequently in LR actually slows you down way too much. Rachel pointed that out to me; I never would've realized it. I never thought doing away with diagramming would actually increase my speed and accuracy. I imagine Rachel would give you different tips based on your specific weaknesses. After all, the tips above were provided to me based on my particular weaknesses she observed. Importantly, the LSAT is already a struggle, and you don't need a tutor who's just there to make some money on the side. Rachel is not like that. She shows up eager to help more than anything else. Thanks a lot Rachel; I owe you one!

Before writing this review in depth, I would like to begin by stating that Rachel's coaching &…read moretutoring was crucial in my preparation for the September 2022 LSAT, and her guidance was instrumental in receiving a 170s score on the exam - Rachel was a terrific teacher for me on my LSAT journey. For what it's worth, as a former PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at a university, I can attest to the soundness & effectiveness of her pedagogical methods. Now, onto the rest of the review. At the age of 32, I decided it was time for something new, and started to study for the LSAT. I started off with all the usual recommendations such as The LSAT Trainer, the PowerScore LSAT Bible Trilogy, and The Loophole in LSAT Logical Reasoning. Self-studying with these books as well as a 7Sage account brought me to a good fundamental understanding of the LSAT, and after 9 months of studying, I received a 164 on my 1st LSAT. It was a bit of an underperformance, but indicative of the fact that some important details were missing from my understanding of the material & exam. I came across Rachel & Starpath Prep on Reddit after reading a positive account of a former student who had been a similar situation to me. After the scheduled consultation, we met over Zoom on a weekly basis for 2.5 months. During that time, my finer understanding & confidence in the LSAT grew each and every session as we went over RC & LR sections. As an adult diagnosed with ADHD, the organized daily study planning & check-ins were tremendously helpful in staying accountable and on-track. During our 2-hour weekly sessions, she made sure that all the fundamentals were understood to create a base from which to expand further into the nitty gritty details. She was able to quickly diagnose which question types were my problem areas, and also some more general test-taking tendencies that I had. Throughout all of this, she was patient & kind while being articulate & instructive - this was able to bring about both a well-rounded & pointed understanding of the material & question types. This allowed me to eliminate much of the hesitancy in my weaker question types (namely SA, NA, Flaw, Parallel Reasoning in LR). Essentially, my weaker areas were shored up while strengths were reinforced. As many who have been studying for the LSAT know, confidence is key and this cannot be understated, especially for those who are looking for a high score where the margins of error are so slim. With Rachel's help, we were able to systematically create a plan that gave me a solid sense of direction & pacing going into test day, and this preparation allowed me to take the real thing without too much additional pressure (as far as that is actually possible). I bought into the system, trusted the process, and the end result was a rewarding one. In addition, Rachel was more than accommodating with certain scheduling changes throughout our time working together as I still had other obligations in the midst of studying for the LSAT. Also, I do want to quickly mention that I believe her instruction to be of high value in terms of pricing given the quality & care in her instruction. When you consider the cost of tuition of law school in this day & age, and the potential difference in scholarship dollars at play with just a few increased points on your LSAT score, it should give one an appropriate & well-measured perspective on the matter. In conclusion, Rachel was a pleasure to work with, through and through, and for anyone who is serious about improving their understanding of the LSAT & ultimately their actual score, I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel & Starpath Prep on your journey to achieving your LSAT goals.

My daughter Kloee is a junior, and like many parents, I was feeling the pressure of SAT prep. I did…read morea quick Google search for tutors in Austin, and a few names popped up. I reached out, and Andre got back to me the very next day with a professional and detailed email explaining his process and how he works with students. What really stood out to me was that he doesn't just jump into tutoring--he starts with an initial assessment to understand where the student is, then builds a plan from there. I'll be honest--at first we were a little unsure because we hadn't realized he had moved during the pandemic and now does sessions online. But I'm so glad I went with my gut. From the very first session, it was clear that Andre truly cares about his students. He was patient, encouraging, and explained things in a way that made sense to Kloee. She even told me she liked how he used real-life examples to help her connect the dots. After just about two months of working with him, Kloee's score went up by 220 points -- especially in math, where she saw the biggest improvement. We were beyond proud of her, and I know Andre played a huge role in that. We're planning to continue with him this summer to focus more on reading and writing so she can boost her score even more for the August SAT. If you're looking for a tutor who is responsive, thoughtful, and really knows how to connect with students, I can't recommend Andre enough. He was the perfect fit for us!

From the owner: Hampshire Academia is dedicated to the intellectual development of each and every one of our…read morestudents. To this end, our attention and care to the academic growth of our students extends beyond our individual lessons. To ensure that the quality of our instruction continues to serve as a model of excellence to Austin and surrounding areas, we prioritize value over profit, accepting a limited number of students and remaining accessible to our students outside of class hours. We have an established history of academic success and a profound commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Corinne Irwin is a phenomenal tutor! She was able to help my son not only pass Calc 2 but do so…read morewith a high B (just barely missed the A!). When he needed additional help understanding concepts or before big tests, she made herself available for additional tutoring, even on weekends. She is truly invested in students to help them achieve success! If you or your son/daughter are struggling with your required math classes, I highly recommend you engage Corinne for tutoring!

If there were 10 stars...she would get them all! Corrine is by far the best math tutor I have had…read more She teaches you in a way that you can understand and she is willing to do whatever it takes. If you give yourself time to work with her, I promise you will be happy and your grades will go up and you will make that A!!! She is a sweat lady who loves her students and gives her full attention to you. I recommend Corinne to whom ever is having trouble in any area of math! The environment that she creates is a calming and easy place to study and learn! GIVE HER A CALL....IT IS SO WORTH IT!!! I am thankful for her everyday because she has helped me get where i want to be

Mike Shenk and his team of tutors are top notch! Mike is very careful about the tutors he hires as…read morethey all have advanced degrees and proven success in their profession. Mike's also very careful about matching his tutors with students as these tutors come into the student's home each week -- which makes the experience much more custom and personalized for the child. Over time, these tutors can become role models -- and even life coaches -- for the child. Learning Cycle Tutors has a great reputation in my community and track record of providing results for students. In fact, I see them recommended my parents on our HOA's Facebook page often. I highly recommend them.

Mike has been tutoring our daughter in math since the day he opened his doors (at least a year and…read morea half now). He's always on time, really knows his stuff (all adult tutors with degrees), helps my daughter tremendously (she finally started passing STAAR tests!), is easy to talk to, and the billing is a cinch! We also needed a chemistry tutor this year and Cheryl was equally wonderful! The best thing is that they come to my house...so no extra after school driving & I can keep working on my stuff without having to pack everything up and sit in my car waiting. I would definitely give them 10 stars if I could. We're planning on staying with this company for the duration of my daughter's high school career.

For my first session, the tutor was 20 minutes late to the online session. She did not introduce…read moreherself or provide clear explanations or expectations. She was distracted and disengaged. She seemed to be looking at something online that was unrelated to the tutoring session. I ended the session early because it was unproductive. I do not trust this organization to hire tutors of quality after this experience. They refused to provide me with a refund, even though this experience was terrible.

I would give them zero stars, if possible…read more Great service in creating the account and putting my student in front of a tutor. The tutor turn out to be a retired Chemistry professor who spent 15 minutes complaining about the fact that VT assign to him too many students and he didn't have time to take care of anyone. We changed tutor. My student has a question, the same answer was given three times. Finally it came out that my student had not clearly understood what an isotope is. The tutor replied "you should know what an isotope is". We finally gave up and requested to cancel the subscription. They told me to consider it a done thing. One month later, mid-December, I was charged 324$ on the credit card. I called them to ask a refund and to finally cancel the subscription for good. The reply was that the contract does not allow for refunds, only for credit. When I promised to write this review, they told me "ok, we will put you in contact with the special requests team"... Our experience has been that of incompetent tutors and a scam-like approach to billing. At the time of writing I am not sure yet if they plan to bill me again in one month. Don't give your credit card number to this people.

Ann is amazing! My son was struggling in math from what the teachers were telling me, but after Ann…read morewas able to evaluate my son she and I both realized that he had an issue with reading comprehension and rushing through the math problems! My son not only excelled in math but achieved "masters" in his reading STAAR test!!! She is patient and kind! & very knowledgeable!! She had STAAR test practice materials for my son:)))

I've hired a few other tutors before hiring Planting Seeds with Chris. My son has always been…read morechallenging in wanting to study and complete his homework. His English grades have mostly been close to failing. However, Chris has found a way to motivate him and got him on track to put some effort in. Chris is the most organized, encouraging, and well rounded tutor I've hired for my son. Because of this, my son's study habits and grades have significantly improved. Currently he is making an A in English and I'm grateful to have hired Chris to help.

Prior to Planting Seeds Tutoring & Test Prep, my younger brother struggled with reading. Despite…read moretrying out several methods, nothing seemed to work for him as his teacher informed me that he would only answer 2 out of 38 questions correctly during his mock STAAR reading tests. During that time, he would take up the whole day whereas everyone else completed their assessments within 4 hours. Fortunately, my mother and I found Planting Seeds Tutoring & Test Prep on Thumbstack. Chris was very quick at responding back to my emails. Within a few days, he introduced us to India. She served as my younger brother's tutor for a month up until the day before the actual STAAR reading test. Within the first meeting, she assessed my brother and determined how many hours per week he required to gain maximum help. During the tutoring sessions, she tried her very best to make it fun and interactive for my brother to learn new reading and writing skills. She also communicated with the teacher in order to accommodate her lessons with his reading performance in school. Within the third week, he successfully answered 27 out of 38 questions correctly during another mock STAAR reading test. While going over his exam, I noticed all the analytical notes my brother took alongside each reading passage. He then proceeded to tell me how they greatly helped him answer the more difficult questions. Overall, there were several aspects that I greatly liked about Planting Seeds Tutoring & Test Prep: 1. Chris informed my mother and I about the financial matters behind their services prior to the first session with India 2. India always informed me whenever she was running late and always made up by staying in a few minutes extra 3. Compared to the more expensive tutoring services in Houston, their prices made it easier for my mother to afford additional tutoring sessions with India 4. My mother and I found it very convenient that they offer at-home tutoring sessions. India provided consistent tutoring sessions that worked well around our schedules 5. India usually supplied additional homework that further helped my brother gain reading tactics necessary to pass the STAAR test 6. Everyone from Planting Seeds Tutoring & Test Prep are very professional and courteous. Even though we are not currently utilizing their services, they are more than willing to help out my brother during the remainder of the school year and beyond! We are currently anticipating my brother's actual STAAR reading results from TEA. We're truly hoping their services aided my brother in attaining a passing grade!

FYI, Mindy no longer has the listed phone number. Not sure how to reach her? I was very excited by…read morethe above review and need the help for my son. The person who answered the call was really nice and said, "I'm sorry, Mindy no longer has this phone number" Where is Mindy?

My children have gone to this center for years. Pinky Merchant and her team are patient and…read moresupportive. Each child has a learning plan that's suited to their individual abilities. I highly recommend them!

I've noticed a great difference in my child in the last 8 mos. of attending Kumon. She went from…read morecrying about math to being the best in class this year. Ms. Pinky is awesome. As a physician couple time is limited for us and just spending 15-30 mins a day going over Kumon homework has really made a remarkable difference for our child. I enrolled our younger child and also encouraged my brother to enroll his kids as well, we couldn't be more satisfied with that decision. It works, with just a little bit of followup from parents.