Dr. Amar was an excellent tutor and his class was extremely helpful to me while studying for the…read moreLSAT. The personalized teaching style is awesome to help students think through their mistakes and understand what specifically makes the right answers correct. The class is taught to help students understand how to approach each type of question, which made me feel like the LSAT was learnable since the questions have recognizable patterns. I improved 10+ points in only a short amount of time, making the class great for students and those in the workforce or with busy schedules. I reached my goal score for my exam and I couldn't have done it without Dr. Amar's help!

Dr. Amar's class is a great tool to learn the fundamentals of logical reasoning and reading…read morecomprehension needed for the LSAT. He does a great job with explaining concepts and takes the time to thoroughly review answers. I will say, you get out of the class what you put in. I believe that you need to participate in class discussions and vocalize when you got something wrong in order to learn. The class helps you stay accountable to a study schedule as well, but you have to put time in effort in outside of the classroom to get the most out of the class. You spend 6 hours in class a week, and you should spend at least that amount of time outside of class studying as well. I put in a lot of effort in making sure that I paid attention to Dr. Amar's lessons, but I also came to class prepared and went over my practice tests before going to class as well. All in all, I'm very thankful for this experience. I was able to score a 172 on test day, and I don't think I would have been able to get there as quickly without Dr. Amar's assistance. Thanks Doc!

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.

Mr.Couch is an amazing professional tutor. He helped with Algebra1&2 and Geometry for my daughter…read moreand son during academic year and also in summer. Since he has the strong understanding of each topic, he was able to teach my kids both basic and advanced concepts such that kids could easily grasp and apply them. He also sends excellent summary email after each virtual session which kids could refer them later as well. I would highly recommend Mr.Couch to anyone who are in need of Algebra and Geometry tutoring help!

From the owner: The Algebra Man specializes in all math subjects from 5th grade to college as well as all math…read morestandardized testing preparation.

When I first talked to Varsity Tutors I was skeptical because it's online. However, I decided to…read moretry it because it was webinar based and my class was small (3 people, eventually 2). I got a very flexible instructor Marcela from Mexico City currently residing in the Midwest to teach Spanish. She had such a jovial disposition and a good understanding of not just her native language and culture but ours. She pointed out what words or phrases no one uses and easier ways to say things. We wrote, we spoke, we learned. I'd love to do it again. I just hope my instructor is Marcela. The next person has very big shoes to fill. The courses are twice a week for an hour and a half for 8 weeks. They're fun but there is no syllabus and your learning is catered to you not a piece of paper.

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.

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.

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!

We were very disappointed with our experience at Huntington. Before paying for the assessment, we…read morewere only informed about the assessment fee and the hourly tutoring rate. At no point were we told about the additional $250 registration fee or that the entire tutoring program must be paid for or financed up front rather than paying per session. We initially felt very hopeful that they could help our daughter, which is why we agreed to move forward with the assessment. However, after meeting with the director to review the results, we learned about these additional requirements and fees that had never been disclosed beforehand. The lack of transparency left us feeling misled and frustrated. Unfortunately, we are now out the cost of the assessment and feel that the full financial commitment should have been clearly explained from the beginning.

Terribly ran by the director Pranab at the round rock location. We love our tutor but the actual…read moreowner is horrible. I don't recommend this location for this specific reason.