Our family has worked with NWES for the last 4+ years. We started when our son needed a proctored…read moreexam for the online ed advanced Algebra class he took over the summer before starting high school and he continued to work regularly/weekly with NWES tutor Jason on various things for which he needed guidance over the 4 years in high school. Their sessions were centered on strategy and learning how to organize and develop good study habits and while content teaching was a part of it, our son's growth into a confident student was the most important benefit. The last session with Jason is next week. Our son will be graduating from Ballard High School next Wednesday (with straight As) and in fall he is starting at UW Engineering - majoring in MechEng and Industrial Design. My husband and I are very grateful to Greg and Jason for all the support in last 4+ years. It was really great to know that even though our sone would not really listen to us, Jason will likely get through him and point him in the right direction. It was wonderful to work with NWES. finding them was one of the luckiest accidents!

We worked with NWES from our son's middle school years through high school. He received support for…read morehis math courses. The coaches that our son worked with were consistently excellent. He developed strong relationships with all of them. The rest of the team is excellent too. Everything about the place makes getting help easy. Can't recommend strongly enough!

We had a fantastic experience with Lisa. My oldest was applying to middle schools in Washington…read morethat were very competitive to get into and required our daughter to do the SSAT test. She was underprepared and we only had a few months to get ready. Lisa met with my daughter 10 times over a few months and dramatically improved her scores and confidence. She did this with incredible kindness and empathy for the stress of the process my daughter was going through. I would highly recommend Lisa to any parent whose child is preparing for the SSAT (or SAT for that matter).

My family has had the good fortune to work with Mazor Test Prep on tutoring for the ISEE entrance…read moreexam when my children were in 5th grade and applying to private schools, on the AP exams as they made their journey through high school, and on the SATs as they prepared for college. The proof is in their success-my kids scored in the high 80 and 90 percentiles on their ISEEs, were accepted to their private schools of choice, and earned 5s on AP Physics and Calculus exams. My son is a senior, and with Lisa's guidance, achieved a 1530 on the SAT, missing only one math question-no superscore, just one test. Thus far, he has not been turned down by any of the top-tier engineering programs to which he has applied. My younger child is now working diligently with Lisa to maximize his SAT scores as he prepares for college applications in the fall. What makes this all the more impressive is the fact that both my children have dyslexia and dysgraphia-school has not come easy for them. Whether working directly with Lisa or one of her expert team members, you can expect compassion, professionalism, flexibility, and a commitment to meet your child at his or level, emotionally and academically. Lisa and her team are exacting and demanding, but with an understanding that kids' anxiety levels and workloads fluctuate through the school year and need to be taken into consideration and adapted to. Working with Lisa, I felt supported as a parent, and more importantly, I knew that while my children were working hard, they too felt supported. My kids have tried preparing for standardized tests using workbooks and online/in-person group classes, but both report the one-on-one experience they have had with Lisa and her team to be the game-changer. Not only are Lisa and her team effective, they are kind! I have enjoyed all my interactions with them, and the kids do not balk when it is time to get down to work. They also feel motivated to get their work done between sessions, so they are prepared for their next meeting-with no helicoptering from me. This is how test prep should be.

I visited the center yesterday to have my two kids complete the initial academic assessment. I was…read moretold that they would call if my children finished early. I was waiting at a coffee shop a few doors down. I returned 20 minutes prior to the end of my kid's appointment to find my seven year old who has ADHD and other delays waiting alone in the waiting room with no adult. I sat with her for several minutes before anyone returned. When I spoke to the employee she told me it was "safe" for children to be unsupervised in their lobby. I completely disagree and I am so thankful that nothing happened to my daughter. I would not recommend this center!

The learning materials helped me to persistently study for months and practice tests were helpful…read morein the sense of mirroring the actual tests in preparation.

I hired Carol to help my 1st grader with reading and she had such a fun and friendly demeanor that…read moremy daughter immediately warmed up and enjoyed her first lesson. Carol seems to know how to connect with her student and meet them where they are to develop a custom program. Carol's a gem!

We were so happy we found Carol. I interviewed another tutor for my son's Senior year prepping for…read morecollege and knew instantly within the first 5 minutes that she was the one. I had special requests since my son didn't really need help with high school classes and she was more than happy to accommodate. I asked Carol if she could help my son with improving his scores on the SAT (+200), help with writing personal statements, and help keeping him organized with deadlines for college applications. Carol did an amazing job assigning him homework and giving him direction on how to research schools, fill out applications, etc. I referred her to another kid on the soccer team that needed that extra boost. My son liked her and she was a great motivator and personable. I don't think I could have got through Senior year without her on our side- She was worth every penny and lifted the stress off my shoulders as a single mother that has never been through the college process. Thank you so much Carol! Brandon and Christine

Caring teachers and very organized place . I am glad I found Kumon for my kids . My 7 years old…read moredid really good in school specially in math and thanks to them . I only have good things to say about this place . Now my 5 year old will start this week and he can't be more excited . A lot of work and dedication from parents but It worth it .

We initially hired Julie to help us navigate classroom observations and better understand our…read moreoptions for our son's educational placement. What started as guidance through one step of the process quickly evolved into a true strategic partnership throughout our IEP journey. Julie has an exceptional ability to break down complex information, identify issues that most parents would never recognize, and help families understand not only what is happening, but why it matters. She is incredibly knowledgeable about special education, yet she never overwhelms you with legal terminology. Instead, she takes the time to educate, explain, and empower parents to make informed decisions. One of the things we appreciated most was her flexibility. Whether we simply had a question, needed someone to review documents, wanted help preparing for meetings, or needed her sitting beside us at the IEP table, Julie met us exactly where we needed support. She never pushed unnecessary services or created conflict for the sake of conflict. Her focus was always on collaboration, documentation, and ensuring our son's educational needs remained at the center of every conversation. By the time we reached our IEP meetings, Julie had become much more than an advocate. She was a trusted advisor who helped us organize months of documentation, think strategically, ask better questions, and advocate confidently for our son. Her calm, thoughtful approach helped us navigate what could have been an incredibly overwhelming process. If you are looking for someone who will educate you, support you, communicate directly with your child's school when needed, or stand beside you during meetings, I cannot recommend Julie highly enough. Every family deserves someone with her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine commitment to helping children receive the support they need.

Working with Julie was an incredible experience. She brought kowledge of the special education…read moresystem and laws to the table and took the time to truly understand our family's needs and concerns. Julie knew exactly when to lean on the school's insights and when to step in and firmly advocate for our daughter's needs. Her respect for the collaborative process kept the partnership with the school strong while ensuring our child's needs remained the top priority. We are so grateful for her dedication.

I had a very good experience with private GRE tutoring sessions with Steve. I first took the GRE 20…read moreyears ago when I pursued my Master's in Electrical Engineering and am now planning to pursue a PhD. I had always been a solid standardized test taker and achieved good scores through self-study with books from Princeton Review, but that approach did not work for me this time (likely due to me being out of an academic environment and out of engineering for 10+ years). A family member suggested I try a prep class or tutoring, and I'm so glad I did. I opted for the private tutoring with Steve (the founder/owner) because I felt it would be more effective for me given my specific GRE strengths and weaknesses, and I also thought it would be a more efficient use of my limited time. It worked great for me on both these points. The additional strategies and structure, combined with personalized instruction from Steve were just what I needed. In addition to very good instruction about the overall test and strategies for different sections, Steve added tremendous value by walking me through the diagnostic assessment for each of the 4 or 5 additional online practice tests I completed. This aspect of the test prep was hugely helpful, as it pointed out where I was spending too much time, which types of questions I tended to get right or wrong, where I needed to focus on answering faster but still accurately, and more. Overall, the weeks of tutoring, homework, practice tests, and reviews were excellent training that helped prepare me for the actual test; it was kind of like training for a marathon or other big event. In the end, my scores saw a significant improvement, and I'm thankful to Steve for the coaching and instruction and to everyone at the office for the positive encouragement throughout. A few minor things I think could improve the overall experience: 1/ I was caught by surprise on test day when a 3rd quant section popped up. I had read about the "experimental section" but had forgotten, and all of the practice tests had just the 2 Verbal and 2 Quant, so I had gotten used to that. I'm generally okay under pressure, but would have preferred no surprises in the actual test. This note is mostly for test takers to be aware, but maybe Sandweiss could also provide a little reminder about this during the practice test reviews, or something. 2/ I wish I had done another tutoring session just focused on the essays; in two of my test review sessions, Steve reviewed my Issue and Argument essays and provided useful feedback, but I did not feel as well-prepared on that section of the test. Perhaps an extra session on that would have helped me feel better prepared. 3/ This is nitpicky, but the office building is fairly old. Would be nicer if the offices were in a newer building with nicer facilities and more parking, but I understand this adds cost and all-else being equal, I'd rather keep the rates low and deal with an older building.

Both my girls took a free evaluation test (which is good practice and information in itself!) and…read moreupon Steve's recommendation, skipped the class and did a few private session. They had flexible scheduling, were easy to work with and the girls appreciated the sessions - there was no feet dragging when it came to appointment time. Both improved their ACT scores by at least 4 points. Definitely worth the time and money.

Exceptional Math Tutor - Helped Our Daughter Ace Private School Admissions!…read more Anu is an outstanding math tutor for kids who goes above and beyond! Our 6-year-old has thrived under her expert instruction, mastering skills well beyond typical elementary math expectations. What sets Anu apart is her ability to teach advanced concepts in age-appropriate ways. Our daughter has excelled in counting, addition and subtraction, and even early multiplication - skills that gave her a significant edge. Anu's smart math approach helped develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that were crucial when our daughter successfully cracked private school admissions tests. She's consistently earning A grades and has become remarkably confident with numbers. Anu doesn't just teach math - she builds young mathematicians who think strategically and love learning. As an experienced children's math tutor, Anu provides personalized one-on-one math tutoring tailored to each child's potential. She's punctual, communicative, and genuinely invested in her students' success. Her early math education methods prepared our daughter not just for tests, but for long-term academic excellence. If you're seeking an elementary math tutor who can truly accelerate your child's learning and prepare them for competitive academic environments, Anu is simply the best!