Did not use the service, but communication was very poor in scheduling a consultation. They…read morecancelled on my daughter and I last minute with no advanced notice. With so many alternatives available I recommend avoiding

Look no further....East Bay Prep is the absolutely the BEST ACT Prep Class!…read more The test prep course worked along with my daughter's heavy Junior/Senior year academic load, on top of their weekly test prep lessons. The team was excellent at listening, communicating and following the needs of my daughter "individually" to help her succeed. The tutoring was flexible to her competitive sport schedule, as this was also key to the demands of succeeding in academics + sport. The consistency of the team to give effective feedback & guidance so that she could understand "how" to be a good test taker was priceless and best of all she is bringing these skills test-taking skills into her AP class test-taking. Honestly parents....my daughter went from feeling anxiety with taking the ACT to a confident and smart test taker, BEYOND the ACT!!! The team at East Bay Prep is one-of-kind. Best value...best outcomes...thank you East Bay Prep!

Jerry was an excellent resource for my husband, the practice tests were fantastic for preparing for…read morehis exams. Passed thr first time!! Thank you so much Jerry Woods, you're awesome.

The school has all the information you need and more. I highly recommend getting a hard copy of the…read moremanual, it's like a construction bible. Navigating the process with process from beginning to end has been stress free because of the help they provide. Valerie T. helped me for the past year, answering any and all help requests promptly (which I had a lot of) and checking in periodically. I got all the help I needed and more from csls. Even after passing the exam :)

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have had Paul as a tutor. Not only did I start…read moreunderstanding the material I was learning in school and getting better grades, but he helped change the way I saw myself in terms of academic confidence. Paul knows how to explain things to you based on the way he's observed you to learn best. My ACT score went up 4 points after working with him! I highly recommend this service, especially if you've been struggling in school and are frustrated. I know I used to get really worked about about grades and assignments, but Paul helped me relax, get organized, and be productive. He also changed my mentality from learning for the grade to learning for the sake of learning. That in and of itself moved mountains for me. All in all, it's worth the investment. He can help with pretty much all subjects too, which is great!

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Responded quickly and politely. Ended up using a family friend but we'll keep him in mind for SATs.read more

[TL;DR Doug is an incredible tutor. He is engaged, knows the LSAT inside and out, helped me bring…read moremy score above 175, and is 100% worth the price.] I struggle with making decisions very badly, especially when they feel like particularly important decisions. I place importance upon two axes: how much the choice will cost me and how long the choice at hand may last into the future. For example, an inexpensive wine at Trader Joe's is nowhere near as difficult a choice as a $500-$1,000 mattress I will sleep on every night for the next 5-7 years. Naturally, based on these two criteria, picking an LSAT study strategy felt extremely important; not only was the price tag fairly high, but this choice could shape my career trajectory for the rest of my life. I considered a handful of different tutoring options...courses by popular providers like Blueprint, 7Sage, and Kaplan as well as tutoring by some smaller services. In these considerations, I also consulted a lot of different forums; reddit, yelp, and some independent tutor rating services. Ultimately, Doug seemed more qualified than the other sources I had consulted. I worked with Doug from early September up to a November LSAT administration, he was consistent, on time, engaged, communicative, and knew the LSAT questions inside and out. We were able to talk not only about what the right answer was, but also why other answer choices were wrong. He provided strategies and approaches for the exam, and correct approaches of mine that were not serving me. November was the first time I ever sat for the LSAT, and I ended with a score I was thrilled with. I know LSAT tutors can be expensive and this price tag can be intimidating, but I seriously cannot recommend the extra money enough--if you can afford it, which I recognize is a privilege. If starting off with individual sessions seems too expensive, I would also recommend trying a hybrid strategy by first exhausting free resources (shoutout to khan academy, which I used for ~6-8 months before working with Doug) and then working with a private tutor--Doug--who will actually help you achieve what you want through targeted, one-on-one help once your practice score plateaus and/or once your test date approaches. And remember, the law school you go to can/will have an impact on your career outcomes, and the money you spend on the LSAT could pay itself back within your first few months--or even weeks--of your career. Good luck out there to all of you LSAT prepping law school hopefuls reading this, and again, I cannot recommend Doug enough for those of you who really want to see the best results possible on your LSAT. Bonus: All of our tutoring sessions were completely virtual, which is great not only for the pandemic, but also for those who are located outside of Doug's Bay Area/Arizona locales but still looking for a highly-qualified tutor. Tutoring/learning over Zoom can be less than ideal for some, but Doug has enough virtual capabilities configured that learning over Zoom was no problem. He was able to share a virtual "paper" and draw out solutions and other visualizations that may be necessary to the learning process. The virtual aspect is all pro, no con.

We had a positive experience with Local driving school. My son's instructor Kirt was great! He was…read moreon time for the lesson each time we booked and gave great positive feedback on things he should work on before the next lesson. We decided to book the extra lesson for the DMV test. Kirt showed up on time and my son said he was able to get a great practice run in right before the test and he passed the first time. Highly recommend Kirt and Local driving school.

Huge thanks to my instructor Kirt. He is nice and patient and willing to take me to Vallejo DMV to…read morepractice. I passed the road test with full points after 3 lessons.

I have used Club Z for my last year of college for multiple subjects. I was needing help in…read moreCalculus 2, Statistics and World History, and I received 2 As and 1 B in those classes. In-Home consultation: I spoke with one of their Educational Consultants to go over my current situation and my expectations from the tutoring sessions. She was understanding, patient and matched me with tutors who are not only academically capable, but also fun and interesting to deal with. I love all my tutors! Calculus 2 tutoring: It's the most advanced math courses that I have ever taken in my life. However, I had the best experience in this class. The tutor, Daniel, was smart, organized and made things much, much easier than they appear. We always started our session with very simple problems, and he added more complicated problems one at a time. From my experience with this tutor, I learned that math can be easy if you understand the problems from the foundation. I received A+ in this class. Thank you! Statistics: Stephen was a funny guy; he created lots of activities for me during our sessions. We used coins, dices and cards for probabilities calculation. I learned a lot faster with these activities, and believe it or not, after taking this course with the tutor, I feel more confident going to casinos in Vegas. Lol... I received A in this class. Thank you! World History: English is my second language, so I had a hard time reading through the textbook, not to mention I have to retain all the information for the sake of HW and exams. Ashley always came with a summary sheet which included all the bullet points that we were going to go over in the session. She eliminated all the unnecessary information from text book and simplified them in just a few sentences for me. After I understood the main "stories", that's when she dug into more details with me, such as vocabularies that might appear on the exam that I would need to understand. My English improved tremendously after taking this course. I received B+ in this class, and I am super, super happy about it. Thank you! It was great working with all these awesome tutors and I would recommend Club Z to anyone I know!

My 3 children, now ages 14, 12 and 12, have had tutoring services through Club Z for more than 2…read moreyears now and they are all great! Susan, the Director, is super responsive and makes sure she matches a knowledgeable tutor with each one of my kids/students. She listens to the academic needs of each of my kids and also any social/emotional needs. Susan is kind, patient and thoughtful as she pairs us with tutors. We are so grateful for her help and those of her tutors who help us!

Adam is a great tutor!! as a former bar grader he gives you insight on what the graders look for!!…read moreAdam helped me tremendously on the MEE and MPT!! I definitely recommend hiring Adam for the Bar Exam!!

Hi everyone, first and foremost, let me just say how amazing Adam is. I absolutely love working…read morewith Adam! He's incredibly thorough, honest, and real when it comes to assessing your progress. He's not just encouraging and motivating--he communicates clearly and adapts to your personal style, which makes the learning process so much smoother. At first, I was hesitant to hire him because of the price--I was really low on funds--but I decided to take the leap. And honestly, the knowledge and growth I gained were worth far more than what I paid. Even though he told me I didn't really need his help (how honest is that?), I knew I did! His honesty was exactly what convinced me to move forward. I mean, who wouldn't want to work with someone that experienced, that highly reviewed, and that genuine? After our very first session, I literally asked, "Can you just be in my life forever?" He's that good. Adam is not only excellent at what he does, but he's also incredibly supportive and real about your goals and progress.

Audrey is the best writing coach I've ever worked with. She is attentive, kind, and offers great…read moreediting advice. Audrey's rates are also the most affordable I've found. I highly recommend working with her!

From the owner: Audrey is a USC and UC Berkeley alum, born and raised in Menlo Park, CA. Audrey began working in…read moreeducation more than 12 years ago at a private Palo Alto early childhood development center, where she later became the lead kindergarten teacher focused on accelerated math and reading. She has tutored college student athletes in French, taught English in Vietnam, given ukulele lessons in Spain, and teaches salsa dancing in Berkeley. She was a straight-A student from public elementary school to private college prep school, and graduated from universities summa cum laude with degrees in International Relations and Nutrition Sciences. Since 2023, she has been employed by OUSD as a substitute teacher. Audrey's style of tutoring helps students find answers on their own and build confidence. Her love of teaching is contagious and her main goal is to make learning fun!

We are incredibly grateful to Grayson for helping my daughter achieve a perfect score on her first…read moretry in the ACT (Jul-2024) and also a perfect score in the PSAT NMSQT. My daughter was already scoring high but wanted to push for perfection. In just 7 sessions, Grayson taught her the techniques and strategies she needed to reach her goal. His personalized approach and focus on her specific needs made all the difference. Unlike big institutions that often feel impersonal, Grayson provided one-on-one attention and tailored guidance. We strongly recommend working with him if you're aiming for top scores. The results speak for themselves, and we couldn't be happier! Thank you, Grayson, for your expertise and dedication! --Saritha

I am so happy that we found Zenith Tutoring. Grayson and his team are fantastic - they have…read moreinspired my child by explaining specific techniques that have improved their score on the SAT. If you have a kid who did well on the SAT, but is trying to do even better, Zenith is a wonderful partner. Our child has taken weekly sessions online for a few months with Grayson and done a significant amount of work in preparation for each session. The online system they have is easy to use and helps the student understand the reason for the answers in case they get something wrong. The level of detail in the analysis is amazing. Grayson is an excellent teacher. He has been kind and extremely well-informed when working with our child and has made the work in-between sessions worthwhile because the scores keep going up. Who knows? Maybe the next stop will be 1600.

I found Rosaura using Yelp! From the beginning she listened to my concerns for my daughter, she…read moreunderstood my concerns & feelings of helplessness. After speaking on the phone, we set up and meet. She assessed my daughter & came up with a plan. I was excited! I was not let down. Rosaura has been patient with my daughter, understanding & gives just enough push w/o being overwhelming. In my opinion Rosaura is an expert in her field. My daughter has learned how to read because of Rosaura. I have also learned many things from Rosaura. She is a great tutor/teacher and an excellent source of knowledge for parents struggling with dyslexia.

Our student made great progress in fluency while working with Rosaura. Our student completed…read morethrough book 3 in the Barton material Rosaura uses. Rosaura also supplements with fun tactile based learning tools to help form a strong phonetic foundation for her students.