I have sent my daughter (Ayla, 4) to this pre-school program for the past two years ago. And it is…read moresimply outstanding! First and foremost, Josh (the center director) is simply terrific with all the kids AND their parents. He is attentive and caring. He hires excellent staff and makes sure that they care about education as much as he does. The teachers are, likewise, first-class. Due to the fact that the classes are small, each kid gets plenty of individual attention. This makes them feel challenged and excited to go to school. Each day they learn a new concept that gets reinforced through art projects, trips, and lessons. Ayla was three when she came home with a picture of cloud as well as a story about how "condensation works and rain happens." I couldn't believe that she could even pronounce "condensation" much less understand the process behind it - but somehow she did. When, very unfortunately, we learned that we had to leave Brooklyn, Josh was again instrumental in helping Ayla get placed in a different pre-school. So if you are looking for a pre-school in Williamsburg for your 2 or 3 year old, where you want them to feel challenged, excited and motivated, look no further. This is the right place. Ayla loved it. I loved it for her. And would recommend the program to anyone who values education with absolutely no hesitation.

My 5 year old son attended the summer school in June 2023 and had a such a positive educational…read morebased learning experience! He came home each day so exicted to share about all the different countries and enjoyed playing with the other campers as well. Ms. Brittany has such a talented teacher we will be back!

Larkin is an incredibly thoughtful tutor that focuses on true, underlying mastery of the skills…read morerequired for success as opposed to rote gimmicks. His sessions were invaluable in unlocking my true potential. Highly recommend!

Larkin is a wonderful teacher who helped me achieve an official 178 score on my LSAT. I really…read moreappreciated that Larkin did not take an overly didactic approach to teaching the test - he did not treat the LSAT as some kind of flow chart where specific question types demand specific approaches, and did not treat the test as something to be "game-ified". Instead, he helped me materially improve those skills that the exam is testing for. My scores not only improved, but became significantly more consistent. Larkin's help was also invaluable in terms of helping me psychologically work through the test. He recognized instances where I was working against myself by pushing or pressing, and helped me identify how to develop a healthier approach that I believe materially helped me on test day. I would recommend Larkin without hesitation.

We've had a great experience with Reading Town Sunnyside. Since last September, our child has been…read moreattending ELA tutoring and state test prep for both Math and ELA. The progress has been remarkable. We recently received positive feedback from school about assessment results, and it's clear that the support from Reading Town has made a real difference. The teachers are attentive, professional, and truly invested in helping students succeed. We're very grateful for the care and guidance provided and highly recommend Reading Town Sunnyside to other families.

Reading Town is more than just a school. It is a highly…read morequalified and trustworthy institution where our children attend and receive the support they need. The place is clean, the teachers are well-trained, and they have great materials and a library full of books. Mrs. Kim, as the Director, guides us parents with helpful recommendations. Thanks to her support, my daughter feels more confident. We've been with Reading Town since my daughter was in 2nd grade -- now she's entering 9th grade. I highly recommend Reading Town in Sunnyside to any parents who need help for their children and also need guidance themselves. Reading Town is the place you're looking for!

We are so glad to have found Smith Street for both of our daughters (3rd grade and 7th grade). We…read morecould not be happier with the support Guillaume, their math tutor, has given them over the past two years. Our older one is now starting SHSAT prep with Smith Street and we highly recommend their group classes as well. Going into it, I was kinda stressed and anxious about the process, but the overall experience with everyone there really set my mind at ease.

Challenging times usually reveal true character…read more.. In early March 2020, I paid Smith Street Workshop my son's 2020/2021 school registration fee of 3,500.00 US dollars. Less than a week later my family and I had to leave the USA due to personal circumstances caused by COVID-19. We permanently left the neighborhood where we were residing and departed to another continent. Roughly one month after making the deposit payment and more than 5 months before the school year started I requested a refund of my son's 2020/2021 school year deposit. After various email exchanges with the school owner, I requested a personal phone call. The call was avoided and the situation was addressed by the school's lawyer. To my surprise, given the global hardship felt by families around the world the school stated that the deposit will not be refunded. In fact, their legal team stated that the only compensation I will receive is the transaction costs charged when they received the deposit payment - how absurd. Like most families, we have a set amount of finances allocated for our son's education per year. Due to this unfortunate loss and lack of sympathy from the school, we will not be able to enroll our child in any school for the 2020/2021 school. I have committed to the full annual payment of our child's 2019/2020 school fees and understand that the school needs these funds to pay employees and running costs. However, it is incomprehensible that the school is reluctant to refund even a small portion of the deposit paid. This is deeply disappointing and I truly hope our child is the only one who will be affected by the school's actions.

I sent my oldest son to this program and I loved the quality of the work and the attention his…read moreacademic needs.Well worth the time and energy.

Our son has always been a bright kid with a very good memory for numbers. Since one of his favorite…read moresubjects in middle school is math, my wife and I are pretty much clueless in helping him with problems. As soon as we became aware that our son has exceeded our knowledge of math (among other subjects as well), it was time to seek outside help. With the SHSAT exams coming up, we want to make sure he's well prepared because he wanted to attend Bronx Science High School next fall. From a friend's recommendation, we've decided to enroll him to the Mini Ivy test prep school. Mini Ivy's main goal is to prepare students to excel in taking the SHSAT exams. To enroll, each student will take Mini Ivy's version of the SHSAT exam to determine where help is needed the most. Based on the results (which do not lie), they will give an accessment of each student. The fees the school charges are determined by the test results. If the student scores high in their placement exam, then the fees will be at a minimum (b/c less help needed). Conversely, if the student requires more instructions, then the fees will be higher. I consider this a fair payment plan for the paying parents. My son was enrolled in their intensive Sunday sessions last year (Summer, 2013) to prepare for the SHSAT exam to enter high school in the Fall, 2014 school year. The instructors are very knowledgeable and prepared my son to take the SHSAT exam with confidence. Overall, my son enjoyed going to Mini Ivy (despite giving up most of his Sundays), learned a lot of math and made new friends (who he'll probably see again in high school). I know it doesn't seem fair, but I wouldn't be giving Mini Ivy five stars if my son didn't get accepted to Bronx Science (his first and only specialized high school choice). But Mini Ivy took the challenge and helped him succeed. That said, I would recommend Mini Ivy to family and friends who are looking for a specialized high school prep school.

The teachers at IES explain things clearly and really help you understand why you got certain…read moreproblems wrong. They go at a reasonable pace and the books are also really helpful. I feel like I've already improved a lot in how I've analyzed or read papers and how I've approached math problems! I would definitely recommend IES to anyone looking for effective SAT preparation!

From the owner: IES Test Prep is a multi-purpose tutoring and publishing center specializing in SAT and ACT prep…read morecourses and materials. Our main focus is on test technique development through in-class training and workshop practice sessions. High test scores require fundamental transformations in a student's attitude and perspective, which is what we strive to achieve at IES. By instilling core values such as responsibility, engagement and individuality in every student, we hope to make the learning experience rewarding and enjoyable for all.

beautiful modern building! I'm in love with this testing…read moresite! they also provide you with noice cancelling head phones! I hope I passed !

polite courteous staff. Staff expedites lockers, and attendance and identifications fingerprinting,…read moreetc.

Long time Talent Prep family! Both of our children have done Talent Prep starting at 3yrs old to 6…read moreyrs old during the school year and summer camp. While we were disappointed neither of them made it to Hunter round two, we've stayed with Talent prep for 3 years for each of them to give them additional support to build a strong educational foundation across reading and math. We've also used Talent prep for private tutoring. I'd recommend talent prep for any parent looking to build a strong education foundation, a great supplement to school.

I would not recommend this establishment. I enrolled my daughter, but I found it unusual that…read moreparents aren't allowed inside. I didn't feel fully informed about what was happening, and the materials they used seemed outdated.

I had a great experience with Tyler Johnson's GRE prep class. He made the class environment fun and…read morewas great at explaining hard to understand concepts. Tyler was always available to answer questions, particularly when it came to difficult math problems. I was able to achieve my target score with Tyler's class and would highly recommend it.

I worked with Josh Yardley on the GMAT. I'm in the office 50+ hours per week which I thought…read morewould've made tutoring sessions difficult. Josh was extremely accommodating, often moving sessions back an hour if I was working a bit later that day with only an hour or so notice. His process throughout our time together was great. We started with covering basics of the three topics, which I definitely needed, and narrowed down to individual problem types as the sessions moved on. I always left those sessions hoping to see those problem types on the test. Truly would turn weak spots into strengths of mine. Seeing the progress reflected in practice test scores was great and happened quickly. I couldn't recommend Manhattan Prep and Josh enough.

Carolina has helped my son for the past three years. He is still working with her.She has worked…read morehands on with my son to ensure he excels academically. My son was a struggling reader and this affected him in all subjects. She's very flexible and thanks to her service my son is a much more confident student. He went from "Mom, I don't know how I'm going to pass this math test" to "I'm sure I passed-can't wait to see my grade". This is truly priceless for me as a parent. Thank you Carol's Tutoring Center!

From the owner: Carol's Tutoring Center focuses on academic advancement. Tutoring is personalized based on the…read morechild's needs. We work hands on to make sure every child gains confidence in their academic abilities and test taking skills. Our main goal is to mold students into students that are comfortable in various settings and in all subjects. Common core has changed the dynamic of curriculums. Many students struggle and it is our main goal to make sure that students and their families are well informed. In order for our students to excel they need to believe in themselves. We offer affordable prices and flexibility! Hablamos Español!