We are a busy family with little time to discern the pros and cons of the ACT vs the SAT. Lisa…read moreMazor expertly guided us in identifying the most appropriate test for our daughter to take for her college applications. She was invested in explaining to us the differences between both tests and how each test benefits specific types of students. We settled on our daughter taking the SAT and then signed up for a series of group test prep classes taught by Ms. Mazor. Our daughter came home from every class with a "can do" attitude about the test, invested in studying for the practice tests and reviewing errors she made in practice tests (of which there are many!) The class series was taught at a steady pace and in five short weeks accomplished review of strategies and material, taking 4 proctored tests that simulate the real SAT test experience and analysis of test errors and writing samples. I believe our daughter's level of enthusiasm and commitment to give this experience her very best was inspired by Ms. Mazor's approach to teaching. She communicates positivity, accountability to be the best one can be and her teaching style is dynamic and engaging. My daughter was never bored in these classes and remained focused on studying at home and learning from her errors throughout the test prep period. The final outcome was an SAT score that exceeded her (and our) expectations! We could not be more satisfied with our experience with Test Prep Santa Barbara!!

From the owner: Through our SAT and ACT test prep classes, we have helped thousands of students successfully…read moreprepare for their college entrance tests - for over 29 years! Test Prep Santa Barbara is a Santa Barbara based test preparation company. Preparing students for the SAT and ACT is what we do, and we have proven that we do it well! We also offer academic subject tutoring and partner with schools to provide our high quality, effective test prep programs in California and the Pacific Northwest.

I cannot say enough about SB Tutoring and my son's incredible tutor, Hannah. From the start, SB…read moretutoring has provided nothing short of stellar and exceptional service. The staff that I have interacted with are all incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Hannah started out helping my son with English and reading comprehension. I am very impressed with the structure of the sessions. Hannah doesn't wait for my son to come with questions. She is already familiar with the school's curriculum and books that he is reading. She has questions and exercises for my son to work on that are directly related to what he's doing in school. Recently, she also started helping him with his math class that is now being taught at an accelerated pace due to the anticipation of returning back to campus in person. The amount of new information is overwhelming now that it's being taught at twice the normal speed. Hannah is incredibly knowledgeable of algebra and geometry and has helped my son immensely. Every session ends with a short virtual meeting with me of a summary of what they covered and homework assignments she has given my son to complete. A follow up email is also sent with this information. To sum up Santa Barbara Tutoring in one word: outstanding. I am very happy and it is well worth the money for the 90 minute weekly sessions. My son is now much more confident with his skills in English. He's always been an "A-/B+"student in English. But, it has been a struggle with many tears and virtual office visits with his teachers. He is now earning an "A" in class with much more ease and understanding. Thank you SB Tutoring!

Awesome tutoring center with helpful tutors! Their private tutoring sessions for the SAT/ACT were…read moreextremely beneficial in helping me to prepare for the test, as I saw a significant improvement in my test scores. The tutors are friendly and provide valuable test-taking tips and strategies. Would HIGHLY recommend anyone who is studying for the SAT or ACT to use their services.

The owner Paula (i believe thats her name) is just so very kind and tries to help one out even if…read moreshe is completely booked! She gave me phone numbers for other tutors since she tries to help as many students as possible!

My daughter was having problems in her high school math class which was causing a great deal of…read morestress and hopelessness. Her grade was hovering around a C- and after working with Paula she was able to get an A-. She told me that she felt so comfortable with Paula that she looked forward her tutoring sessions! Paula really cares about helping her students and will go above and beyond to help them reach their goals. I highly recommend Paula!

In Junior/High School my daughter struggled terribly…read more Today, I am traveling to see her graduate from Grad School with her Masters in Social Work. Wendy gave me hope that we'd get there somehow. Thank you for being patient with not only the kids but the parents too.

outstanding tutors are at this tutoring center. They can teach what needs to be teached in a…read moreshockingly irregular time frame. They have the best teaching methods, top of the line education! I knew my daughter would pass her tests after coming here, this place is the place to be.

This is a tutoring match service. The company tries to match independent tutors with families…read morerequesting tutoring services. No tutor can make a child learn, motivation must come from the parent. Sure, some matches of tutor/family are not a perfect fit, but using common sense, most things can be resolved through compromise. This is an almost nationwide/global business. They have a great online platform (zoom like). Sure an occasional tutor may flake out or an occasional family may have unrealistic expectations, but try again. The company has no control over either entity - it just bills and tries to match needs. One bad apple does not ruin the whole truck!

We had our first session with Grade Potential Tutoring. We are very happy, we had some issue at the…read morebeginning but they solved it for us immediately.

Attended PGI 2006-2009 aiming for PhD in Depth Psychology. Wound up taking a medical leave final…read moreyear, having to make up a class in 2010; never got on track with Dissertation so settled for an MA. I'll be clear: I came to Pacifica for the experience more than the degree and was not disappointed. There was a range of scholarship within my cohort ranging from the very studious and conscientious to those who invested minimal effort. I was in the middle and struggled to meet the workload while fully employed at a demanding job. 12 years following matriculation, I believe 4 students in my cohort of 20 finished their dissertation. (That may be well under the rate of the other cohort running concurrently with ours that was rumored to be more studious.) 6 people dropped out of my cohort during or after year one, a few more at year two. 11 or 12 finished the three years of study prior to dissertation time. Pacifica is not for everyone and mistakenly is too inclusive. I believe that has fueled problems for the University and some of its students. But I like that there is a quality program that works hard to be accessible to people who would be marginalized in nearly any other academic setting. I have read some very inflammatory statements from unhappy people who attribute dishonesty to the administration and faculty. That was never my experience. I was asked directly by a faculty member about 2008 if I had ever been told program completion would lead equate to licensure and I could honestly say I was never led or misled to believe anything like that. I believe some people may have had their own ideas. My belief is that Pacifica - then and now - markets to and caters to mature adults who want the transformative experience of engagement with other mature adults answering the creative call of Depth Psychology pioneers like Jung and Joseph Campbell. During my time there I had hands on guidance from faculty I respected --with an exception or two--and additional lectures and personal engagement with thought leaders like James Hillman and Marion Woodman. In these exchanges, I felt as though I could go directly to the source of contemporary writers on subjects important to me. Also, during my time then and subsequently I have seen Pacifica faculty deal patiently and kindly with students who had meltdowns over perceived failure to meet narcissistic or childish demands, and students who would not have gained entry to many other universities. And there are students I have know who received scholarship assistance from the University. Money makes the wheels turn, yes, but it is not all about money, either. It is true that PGI is for-profit; mostly it is run, as I understand it, as an employee profit sharing plan so that PGI continues to invest in its people. I believe that is quantitatively different from publicly traded for-profit universities that have an eye on short term gains. Even though I did not complete the degree I sought, and even though I paid full price of about 70K tuition and an additional 25 K in travel, I believe I received a valuable experience. After a 3-year break, I have returned for public programs, certificate programs, and other gatherings over the past five years. I would not say that I "drank the kool-ade", as another reviewer suggested; I would assert I have a different and more confident view of the integrity of staff and administration of PGI.

I am a current student. Pacifica is a very specific program for those interested in an incredibly…read moreunique approach to psychology. I have found the professors, administration and staff to be exceptionally mature and patient. It is a place for serious scholarship in the Depth field- a field of study that can be very challenging. But for those who feel the call to this challenge, this institute can hold you.

Produces results. My son attended the summer SAT. His SAT scores in the practice test improved by…read more100% . Jeng Academy produces results. From what see the class are very structured and the learning is fundamentals driven giving one tools to solve all flavors of problems. Kids also like this place. Dr .Jeng is practical and helpful to the kids.

Jeng Academic Center provides students with a comfortable yet challenging learning environment…read more Students from all levels and backgrounds can learn something valuable here. The best thing about JAC is that Dr. Jeng genuinely cares about student learning, not just in a book sense, but in a more holistic, comprehensive sense. The summer camps cover a broad range of subjects such as writing, reading, math, science, debate, and more. The learning material is structured in a way that helps students reason logically and think critically in the humanities as well as the sciences, which guides students to develop a well-rounded education.

I was referred to Elite Prep by a family friend who teaches AP classes at a local high school. My…read moreson participated in a multi-week in-person summer SAT prep class in 2023, just after 10th grade, and we were both really impressed with the organization, flexibility, and teaching. His scores went up over 100 points during the course of the summer workshop. Julie and Josh (who we interacted with most) were both wonderful to work with and answered all of our questions. My son took the paper SAT in late 2023 and was happy with the results. We have since referred a classmate to Elite Prep (for a winter break shorter course) and they were also pleased with the schedule and outcome. Thanks to the team at Elite Prep! Your help is much appreciated.

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Rae is professional, compassionate and insightful. She helped us find just the right match for both…read moreof our kids. Just yesterday my son was feeling behind in his Algebra 2 class and she went out of her way to find us a tutor for that very same evening. Amazing!! She works with a wide range of tutors so scheduling is never a problem. My kids actually look forward to meeting with their tutor.

From the tutor side: Rae has provided me with an incredible…read moreemployee experience. She has helped me connect with multiple amazing families in the Santa Barbara area and I have enjoyed tutoring immensely. Her organization is off the charts, and I am never left feeling in the dark or unsure about my job. Her work has permitted me to have amazing work moments like students who initially were struggling with math finding that they were starting to actually enjoy their homework and assignments. And recently, a student who was a bit lost in their math class scored the highest test grade in her class! I highly HIGHLY recommend Leading Edge Tutors, both from the student and tutor perspectives.