We are proud of our son and grateful for his admission to Bentley University. However, calling it…read more"a top university with a significant merit scholarship" is an obvious attempt to inflate the outcome. A $10,000 merit award is fairly common among Lexington High School seniors. Our son's dream school was Babson College, and that was the goal we worked toward for years. After several years of working with Livius, his final SAT score was 1350. That is not a terrible score, but it is not impressive in Lexington, especially among Asian students. We ultimately sought additional support elsewhere. It is inappropriate to now imply that the entire result is solely your achievement. The core issue remains the sales process. We were strongly persuaded to purchase a large prepaid package, and were told at the time that it might even be insufficient for what our son would need. Based on that representation, we signed the so-called "non-refundable" agreement. After years of services, we still have more than 10 unused hours left. That alone speaks for itself. When we recently inquired about the remaining balance, the response was dismissive and focused only on the contract clause, without any acknowledgment of the inaccurate projections used to sell the package. Repeating "you signed a contract" while ignoring the context is not customer care -- it is deflection. Using ambiguous language to magnify results and take credit, while dismissing legitimate concerns about unused prepaid services, reflects poorly on a company that charges premium prices. We stand by our review.

Not good. Unimpressive instructors, poor customer service when issues. Expensive…read more If we had to do it over again we'd have gone in a different direction.

My son joined last September, and he LOVES his class so much. At one point, I was considering to…read morewithdraw him from the program, because driving him to Lexington from Boston every Friday is horrible, it takes me more than an hour on the road, plus 2 hours class, my whole afternoon is gone. I found another program closer to home, before I pay for it, I raised my consideration to my son, but he rejected that., and would like to continue at RSM That really surprise me!! I know my son, he does not like to do extra activity, I really want to know what magic that the school has done to him! The curriculum that RSM uses is really advance, I can see a significant improvement that my son has in both school and his logical thinking. I wish I heard about RSM earlier, so I can start my son in the program earlier, because I heard that their elementary school curriculum is very helpful and can develop good reasoning skills. ps. feel free to talk to the principal, the head teacher or any of the staff members, very helpful and friendly

1 Star -- Extremely Disappointing Experience. Parents, Beware!…read more I strongly advise parents to think twice before enrolling their children at the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM), especially when it comes to student support and tuition refunds. 1. Lack of Genuine Concern for Students' Progress Based on my daughter's experience, the teachers seemed more focused on delivering lessons than ensuring students actually understood the material. There appeared to be little concern about whether students were keeping up or truly learning. For a school that charges substantial tuition, this is extremely disappointing. 2. An Unacceptable and Frustrating Refund Process We followed the school's refund policy and notified them of our withdrawal two weeks before the semester began. Despite complying with their requirements, getting our tuition refunded turned into an absolute nightmare. Over the course of more than TWO MONTHS, I called the school four or five times. Phone calls frequently went unanswered. On the rare occasions when I reached someone, I was repeatedly promised a refund and written confirmation by email. The attached screenshot shows only today's repeated calls to RSM Lexington. It does not include the numerous calls I made over the previous two months trying to resolve this refund issue. Not once did they follow through. No confirmation emails. No refund. Just empty promises. The staff's attitude toward resolving this issue was often dismissive and unprofessional. It genuinely felt as though they were deliberately making the refund process as difficult as possible, hoping we would eventually give up. 3. A Warning to Other Parents: ALWAYS Pay by Credit Card! Fortunately, I paid the tuition with a credit card. After more than two months of getting nowhere with the school, I finally contacted my credit card company. They promptly helped me initiate a charge dispute. My advice to other parents: NEVER pay tuition here with a payment method that offers limited dispute protection. Use a credit card, keep records of every communication, and don't rely on verbal promises. A reputable educational institution should care about its students AND honor its own refund policies. Based on my experience, this school failed on both counts. I am extremely disappointed by the lack of accountability, professionalism, and basic customer service. Parents deserve to know what they may be dealing with before handing over their money.

My son just got accepted to his dream school. We worked with Meredith Principe-she's amazing!…read moreMeredith was able to bring fresh perspective to our thinking about the process. She balanced our expectations while adding valuable insights. She was so responsive. Her replies always thoughtful and very thorough. We came to her in state of confusion. Once we connected with her the college application process became crystalized for us. This is a challenging process-get the best advice you can. I recommend this firm for wise guidance in navigating the college admissions process. A pleasure to work with them from start to finish!

From the owner: Campus Bound counselors assist students through all aspects of the college admission and financial…read moreaid application process. We help students with college selection, essay review, completing and submitting applications, and interview preparation. We also help students through the financial aid process through a comprehensive financial review and assistance completing financial aid forms.

My only complaint is that I didn't call Club Z sooner! We have been using them for in-home math…read moretutoring for over a year and it has made a huge difference for my 11 year old. He used to approach math like an oncoming car--he'd run from it. Today, not only does he look forward to his tutoring time, but he recently received an almost perfect score on a recent assessment. That's something I NEVER thought I'd see. He's happier and more confident with his work. They have a terrific assortment of tutors for every type of kid and the area director is super accomodating and attentive. I highly recommend this business!

We have been using Club Z! for a few years, mostly on English/Writing. They have a good selection…read moreof tutors and always try to find us a good match. The three tutors we hired are all very responsible, knowledgeable, and work well with kids. The area director for Lexington is very helpful and easy to work with. We would highly recommend Club Z! for in-home tutoring for your kids.

Signet has been with me all the way. I came to the US from Europe six years ago with a dream of…read morestudying at an American university, but I wasn't as prepared as I thought. My first year didn't go so great, so I started looking for help. From there, I found Signet, and they helped me through tutoring, test prep, and admissions (yea...a lot of stuff). I built up some serious study skills with them, and I eventually got into and graduated (with honors) from a top US university. What I have really loved is that they have pushed me to work hard and learn for myself, rather than just relying on them for success. When I did badly, I reviewed with my tutors to do better next time, and I developed study habits and the ability to understand my professors testing styles, so that I would continue to do better even without their help. From Signet, I have received tutoring from several tutors across all subjects over the years (math, writing, poly sci, SAT, GRE) and been deeply satisfied with their quality of tutors and instruction. I also like that they don't try to push anything on me. They're just there if I need them. In a couple of years I will likely apply to grad school, and I will definitely use these guys again to help fulfill my dreams.

We've been working with Signet and it's been a great experience so far. We've been working with Liz…read morefor test prep for the past few months and she's been fantastic with reviewing strategies and working through the subject areas with my high schooler. She's been patient and super helpful! We're also working on college prep and applications with January for many months now and she's been amazing. We're coming up against the most critical time and I'm glad that Signet has our back!

From student: I cannot recommend Chris enough! He easily…read morebroke down complex math concepts into understandable steps that made everything click. Beyond teaching the material, he shared practical strategies to approach problems and succeed on test day. I was able to improve my SAT score from 1370 to 1540, something I couldn't have imagined before working with him. His teaching style is engaging, patient, and always tailored to your needs. If you're looking for an SAT tutor who genuinely cares about your success, Chris is the one to choose!   From mom: As a mom of six, I have used many tutors, and I cannot recommend Chris at Summit enough. When my son was paired with Chris, Chris immediately contacted me to explain his approach. We had a wonderful, unrushed conversation. Chris clearly communicated with me after each meeting. My son said that Chris not only helped him drastically improve his score from a 1370 to a 1540 but also helped him understand and appreciate math. Chris is incredibly competent but also incredibly kind. My son shared that Chris was always cheerful and avoided criticism but challenged him appropriately. My son said that he was one of the best teachers that he had had. Margaret who was our contact person at Summit was incredibly helpful and supportive. I cannot praise this company enough! My son will be attending Harvard in the fall. Summit helped make his dream a reality. We will be using Summit for our next five children. Thank you Margaret and Chris!

My teen tried the online ACT test prep class, which cost $1,000. My kid found it really…read moreinaccessible and unhelpful. I called to try to get a refund or at least convert the sunken cost to one on one tutoring, but they said no. The most they would do was give me a $300 credit, but I would have to pay $200 to use it. I do not recommend this place.