We are so grateful we found Sam Mikhail and College Made Easy. They were recommended to us by our…read moreson's high school at one of the College Financial Education nights. We thought we navigate the financial aid application process ourselves, filling out the FAFSA and CSS on our own... It was way more complicated than we thought. Sam helped us understand our current finances and really supported us in making some important choices that made a valuable difference. Everybody's situation is different, but If we could quantify the savings over the next four years, it's easily over $200k. His services has helped us figure out how to stretch our son's current college saving and really make it last.

We are so grateful we found Sam Mikhail and College Made Easy. They were recommended to us by our…read moreson's high school at one of the College Financial Education nights. We thought we navigate the financial aid application process ourselves, filling out the FAFSA and CSS on our own... It was way more complicated than we thought. Sam helped us understand our current finances and really supported us in making some important choices that made a valuable difference. Everybody's situation is different, but If we could quantify the savings over the next four years, it's easily over $200k. His services has helped us figure out how to stretch our son's current college saving and really make it last.

We truly appreciate you and CL team's efforts put into my daughter's college application journey…read more The success we called wasn't about getting into the highest ranked school, it is about the confidence we gained thru out the process, also the college fits her best interests!

Tammy as owner is hands-on, very personable and manages a fun team of college counseling experts…read morewho will take time to listen and help you with your college applications from A-Z!

Though Premiere Prep is typically geared towards high school students preparing for college, I used…read morethis company for hourly consultations for my academic transition. I didn't know it when I met him, but Justin was a game changer for me. I never knew the value or importance of receiving professional academic/career guidance. I can honestly say that I would not be nearly close to where I am today without Justin's guidance or support. He has helped me in my professional development through editing my resumes, interviewing skills, and most importantly, he saw my potential and helped me realize it too. His advice is honest and compassionate (though not necessarily what I always wanted to hear) and he wholeheartedly invested his time in me. Justin helped me transition through one of the most difficult times in my life between undergrad and post-undergrad at UCI. These days, I am proud to say I am at my top choice graduate program in occupational therapy. Whether it is college counseling or personal development, you couldn't be in better hands with Justin or his team at Premiere Prep.

We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

An excellent and stress-free experience prepping for the SAT this summer via one-on-one tutoring…read more Director Stacey is most attentive/responsive and made extra effort to work with our family's irregular schedule; and Vivienne at the front desk very professional and informative especially when we first called to inquire with MANY questions. Great teachers Liz (Reading/Writing) and Iris (Math) -- wonderful, supportive, kind, relatable. Our child did already start with a pretty decent SAT score, so our initial consultation discussed how to improve meaningfully in this scenario; with Elite's customized help our child hit a home run... leaving us with the sad thought that we wouldn't be seeing this super team again!

I enrolled my child in SAT tutoring expecting a structured, consistent, and professional…read moreexperience. Unfortunately, it was anything but. Scheduling regular, consistent sessions was incredibly difficult. We went through THREE different English tutors, experienced THREE tutor cancellations, and despite paying for in-person tutoring, were forced to conduct some sessions online due to tutor availability. The constant changes in teachers, cancellations, and scheduling challenges made it nearly impossible to establish any continuity or momentum in my child's SAT preparation. SAT tutoring is time-sensitive, and consistency is critical. Instead, we were left feeling that neither my child's education nor our family's time was valued. What makes this even more frustrating is the mandatory nine-session commitment. Do yourself a favor and think twice before signing up for the required nine sessions. I deeply regret making that commitment. For a service that is supposed to help students prepare for such an important exam, I expected far more professionalism, reliability, and accountability. An awful experience for our family and a huge disappointment all around. I would not recommend this tutoring school.

I worked with Julian very closely while I was applying for colleges. He was a tremendous help and…read morewas always so meticulous and thorough when it came to essay revisions. As a first generation student, he helped ease a lot of my anxiety surrounding the college application process. I applied to six different colleges and got acceptances to all of them and that would not have been possible without Julian!

We had a terrible experience with this group. I would have told the owner director had she ever…read morechecked in during the process. We did not even use all of the hours.

My friend dreamed up her own best reality - an organization focused on College guidance that…read moreempowers young women through discovery of their own personal path. About them: "Venus (Greek) -- "bringer of light", represents the female. At Venus we strive to nurture an awareness of the inherent power of the feminine spirit. Venus Consulting is a unique service, providing guidance and support for young women entering or preparing to enter college. We believe in a balance of academic and personal growth and serve as a holistic support system before and during the college experience. Our goal is to inspire young women to discover and achieve their personal and academic potential today and in the future; to encourage strong choices now so they HAVE abundant academic, personal and career options tomorrow. Leadership Venus Director, Anea Bogue, heads the consulting team, which offers over 30 years of combined experience and training in academic and personal guidance and includes over a decade of college admissions experience and expertise. Anea, herself, has dedicated more than 15 years, both in and out of the classroom, to the empowerment of girls and women through academic and personal guidance. "Every young female coming into herself deserves a mentor, another woman, who provides powerful inspiration and steadfast support in an environment of structure and consistency. Anea Bogue is one of these women. Her wisdom and guidance drives women to grow, to love themselves, and to succeed. Anea has been a constant light and support for countless young women who might not be where they are today without her passionate dedication." - former client, Lauren Stower "

Walking into Albert & Bryan's office was one of the best decisions I made in my college application…read moreprocess. Starting with outcomes: I got into all of my reach schools & my cousin (applying this year) is knocking out target/reach schools by the day. Of course, results never paint the entire picture, so I'd like to highlight a few behind-the-scenes aspects of their approach that I believe are quite conducive to great application delivery. 1. Crafting an authentic application. Every word on my application contributed to an accurate picture of who I am. Not once did I get the impression that Albert & Bryan were trying to fit me into a "template" of the perfect candidate (as a significant number of college applications guides tend to do). Their primary role was extracting notable points about my experiences and helping me with synthesizing/packaging them into compelling and genuine stories. Authenticity is one of the key characteristics of engaging college essay writing, yet it is often one of the most overlooked. Albert & Bryan know this, a fact that is reflected in their guiding principle: "If we anonymously drop your essays in the middle of the street and your best friends pick it up, they will immediately think of you. If strangers pick it up, they will feel as if they have already met you." I certainly believe that we accomplished this by the conclusion of the process. 2. Storytelling expertise. To put plainly, they are great storytellers. Albert & Bryan teach storytelling techniques that I haven't encountered anywhere else. Short, choppy phrases to convey excitement and thrill; sentence cadence to amplify any message you are trying to get across; sustaining a metaphor to create cohesiveness and make the essay a better read- a few of many techniques that I employ to this day. Telling a good story is a fundamental skill of any capable writer, one that is especially critical when trying to encompass your entire character in a few pages of paper. 3. Commitment to their students' success. Albert & Bryan had many other clients while I was there, yet they somehow made it feel as though I was their only student. They reviewed each completed application with the utmost care. I got emails from them at all hours of the day/night, pointing out the slightest of details (deviation in format, potential ambiguity, minor discordance in information) that I somehow overlooked. Every time I needed their help, they found a way to clear up a time slot. I've heard of instances where they devoted their entire night *after closing hours* to work on a mentee's last-minute submission. It goes to show how much they are willing to do to ensure that their students are supported. 4. Staying well-informed. They go to conferences every few months to keep up to date, not just with what application reviewers want to know from their applicants, but also general trends in what types of individuals thrive at which places. This- along with the personal network & bank of experiences that they built over years of being in the industry- means that they had well-informed and nuanced responses to any inquiry I had about the application process or the universities themselves. It's difficult to find guidance of this quality, especially for a process as convoluted as applying for college. Albert & Bryan's service is a gem in the space. I'd recommend them to anyone applying.

Royal Education provided an incredible amount of knowledge and guidance for me and my family during…read morethe college application process. I worked with Brian and I think his background as an Ivy League student from a family that was not well-off allowed me to connect very easily with him. I always felt like I was working alongside him to improve my applications, and it was very easy to joke with him and push through a counselor-student relationship. My family has never been through the American college application process and I would highly recommend Royal Education to anyone who would like clear and concise advice and guidance.

If I could give A+ Tutoring 10 stars, I would. My 14-year-old son has been working with them for…read moreabout a year. He had one tutor last year for math and another starting this school more geared toward ELA. Both tutors are exceptional, really getting to know him and how he works best and working that into his sessions so that they are effective, fun, and challenging.

As a homeschooling mom, I am incredibly intentional about my daughter's education. I want her to…read moregenuinely enjoy learning, receive an elevated education, and be taught in a way that honors her individual learning style. Because of that, I am extremely selective about who I invite into her educational experience. A+ Tutoring has truly become part of my team, and I could not be more grateful. From the very beginning, they have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional support and customer service. What has impressed me most is how thoughtfully they match each child with a tutor. They genuinely take the time to understand your child's learning style, personality, needs, and goals rather than simply assigning a tutor. And if something ever needs to be adjusted, they address it immediately. In my experience, they don't just solve the issue, they somehow manage to outdo themselves in the process. Mandy and Janelle, their incredible tutor matchmakers, are exceptional. They are attentive, responsive, intuitive, and truly invested in finding the right fit for your child. I have felt incredibly supported throughout the process. And then there is our tutor, Sonya Karl, who is EXTRAORDINARY. Sonya is deeply child-centered, incredibly intelligent, emotionally intelligent, patient, warm, and genuinely gifted at connecting with children. She has such a beautiful heart, and it is evident in the way she teaches. The most meaningful measure for me is this: my daughter is not only excelling academically, she genuinely looks forward to her tutoring sessions with Sonya. That says everything. Finding the right people to support your child's education is such an important decision, especially when you are homeschooling and creating an educational experience around your child rather than asking your child to fit into a system. A+ Tutoring understands that. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found them, and even more fortunate that they connected us with Sonya. They have earned my trust, my gratitude, and my highest recommendation.

My wife and I have been taking Spanish for @5 years with Karen and have loved every minute. We…read morewent from knowing nothing to conversational, reading, and writing. Karen is a wonderful teacher!

Karen has been an amazing teacher. We started as complete beginners and she was very patient and…read moremethodical. And she has a great sense of humor. I would recommend her for any adult. We took lessons over Zoom, which was very convenient and she worked around our schedules. I feel like she really cared about her subject, which is the mark of a great teacher.