Joseph was very helpful with reviewing my college essays!…read more Before I had my essays revised with him, I felt like something was off with my supplementals, and through his help I was able to identify areas that were unclear or deemed disingenuous. He is also great for short deadlines and was able to give me feedback within a day even during holidays. Thanks to his help I got into UPenn, Duke, Washu (Annika Rodriguez Scholar), NYU, Northeastern Honors Program + Scholarship, USC IYA + Honors, UT Austin Plan II Honors + Honors Scholarship!

I first learned about Joey Lin's services after reading some of his insightful and informative…read moreposts in a college-focused parenting group that I'm in. Parents thank him by the hundreds for his invaluable contributions to our discussions - and his YouTube videos are a great resource, too. Although we don't live in the area, when my daughter needed guidance on some very specific questions regarding her UC application, I knew that Joey had the exact expertise to help her through the process. As a UC expert, I felt very confident that his consulting services would be beneficial in helping my daughter put her best foot forward as we slogged through the complicated journey of applying to these highly competitive, top-tier flagship schools here in California. Utilizing Joey's services was a great decision and my daughter was very comfortable working directly with him as he reviewed her application and made meaningful suggestions to help her through the final application phases. I appreciate his responsiveness and kindness in working with my daughter through this stressful time. I would not hesitate to recommend him to other parents also seeking a professional consultant who is well-versed in the mechanics of how to produce impactful and successful UC applications.

I had such a great experience working with John. He provided support throughout my entire college…read moreapplication process and always made time to meet with me. His guidance was crucial to my acceptance into my dream school. I cannot be more thankful!

I had a great experience working with John. He provided me with good input and I was accepted into…read moremany t10 schools.

Great communication skills, quick response and ability to identify exactly the service needed-…read morethose are my experiences. My kid is super happy and please note that we are speaking about a very hyper kid.

My son relocated from SF to Tustin,Ca mid school year. He…read morestarted second semester three weeks behind. There were other mitigating factors that made him have very poor grades (D or worse). I found Eli and Tutorbees They teach multiple subjects and with experts in the subject material. I live 500 miles away. I got weekly progress reports and the tutors checked in on my son's performance. They were patient and persistent. My son eventually reciprocated with some effort and pulled his grades up. He got a PERFECT score on his algebra 2 final !! Tutorbees also helped him get caught up in all his other classes. This is the BEST tutoring company !! They care and the are skilled.

TotalTutors has been great. Very responsive and professional. When tutor is off, TutalTutors…read morerecords the date correctly. We use Piano and Math. I am quite happy with the service. Highly recommended.

Staff was very nice and friendly. Andre was very helpful made process easy and clear. If you have a…read moreDUI I recommend this program...

I purchased all 3 of Laura's study guides for the math CSETs. If I was only reviewing the first 2,…read morethis would absolutely be a 5-star review: they are amazing, thorough, and exactly what you need to pass! However, I cannot advise anyone to purchase part 3 in good-faith without a strong warning. The material is fine, and she is forthcoming about this study guide being "different", but once you purchase it you'll see the quality-disparity is pretty drastic in a not-so-great way. Laura provides videos where she goes through them, but the questions are not modeled after real CSET questions , which is the entire magic of the first 2. In addition, several of the worksheets assume we can use a calculator, but calculators aren't allowed on the CSET, which proves these questions and worksheets are NOT what we actually need for the test it's supposed to be guiding us on. While I am sure part 3 is sufficient to pass, it feels very bare-minimum compared to the first 2. I think pricing all 3 equally gave a false-impression, since the disparity in usefulness/uniqueness are massive. The first 2 study guides are unlike anything else out there, and set her apart from the rest; but I cannot advise anyone to purchase part 3 unless you don't have any other resources.

Haven't studied Math in over 30 Years and used Laura's Guide for CSET I and passed first attempted!…read moreIf you work the problems in her guide until you know them front and back you will pass! Now on to CSET II and III! Thank you Laura, you are the best!

We felt it was an expensive waste of time and money. Often, little work was done during the hour…read morespent as students were left alone to doodle. Then, they told me he had tremendous progress, when their own evaluation numbers showed otherwise. They were simply lying to us to try to get us to continue paying for substandard results. Finally, they refused to honor the terms of the contract they wrote, demanding extra money before the end of the contracted term.

Great tutors and staff! We love Grace and she's always providing us with answers and responses to…read moreour questions and concerns

I would personally like to thank Cassie at Idea Tutors for her outstanding service…read more I needed to find an SAT prep tutor for my niece and had no clue where to start. I called Idea Tutors and knew almost right away I was dealing with an A+ agency(no pun intended). My niece's sessions with Cassie were not only effective, but fun! The two of them seemed to work really well together. Consequently she scored well above what was expected. If it wasn't for Cassie and Idea Tutors, who knows where things would have gone! It was such a relief to know that she was able to identify her weaknesses and turn them into strengths. I couldn't be happier with the result!

The SAT prep course from Idea Tutors worked wonders for my son! I couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. My little guy (well not so little anymore) impoved his score by 200 points! The lessons were one-on-one which felt so much more personal than the courses that are for groups. His instructor took the time to improve on any weaknesses my son had. The end result was him getting into UCI! I cannot begin to take Idea Tutors for the amazing service and best of all, improved score!

My younger child graduated 8th grade at VDA this summer. I agreed with everything Allison said in…read moreher previous review. As a parent of two strong STEM kids, VDA provided the best Language Arts in Orange County and was our only viable math solution after exploring all public/private options. We are deeply grateful VDA allows self-motivated students to accelerate while building a solid foundation. By graduation, my kids completed all high school math curriculum, respectively, placing into the next math level on high school placement tests. In our experience, VDA teachers are collaborative, and offer actionable guidance. Here are some details about our experience: Lower Grade Math: VDA uses Singapore Math, which I find far superior to Common Core, as an engineer. To schedule math at the exact same time across all classrooms, each elementary teacher adopts one grade level. Faster paced math learners can move up one or even multiple grade levels. This flexibility was crucial to keep my kids challenged and engaged in school math. Middle School Math: High-school Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 follow Singapore Math 6A/B. To deliver quality, two middle school instructors (math/science) plan availability outside class schedules. Regular track takes 3 years to finish Algebra 1, spending significant time introducing functions and quadratic factoring. Seeing this pace, my older child decided to move to the advanced track (one curriculum per year). Instruction occurs in 30-minute sessions 3 days/week before or after school. During regular class, students work independently or collaboratively at the back of the room. My kids adapted seamlessly. Though VDA opens doors to all rather than cherry-picking, it crafts the best possible setup given its resources. LA: look at their schedule posted online. Departmentalization tells everything. Ms VanDamme, Mrs Steele, Mr Lewis, Mr Cobra definitely built a great foundation to my kid's writing and literature analysis skills. Two Tips for Prospective Parents: Accreditation: Many public high schools do not accept unaccredited math/science credits from VDA. If returning to public school, it is an option to arrange accredited coursework through another institute. VDA accommodates, but plan ahead. No-Homework Policy: Great for reducing daily friction, but can hide learning gaps. We supplemented 30 minutes of competition math at home for math modeling training and study habits, plus 15 minutes of daily reading outside of class reading assignments to cultivate a lifelong reading habit. I will miss the Friday morning coffee tradition with other parents and all the teachers who are more of mentors in enlightening my children's education. Thank you.

As parents, we all seek the best educational and developmental environments for our children…read more After 3 years in public school, we realized that both of our kids were getting lost in the large classes and needed a small school environment to thrive. We sought out a school that with small classes, stimulating curriculum, engaged teachers, and a supportive social environment. Vandamme Academy has exceeded on all levels - and we only wish we had enrolled sooner! The small classes and overall school environment are what first brought us to Vandamme. We love that each grade level has only one class with roughly 15 students. The homeroom/subject matter class structure makes a huge impact in that it allows students to form relationships with multiple adults (and role models) at school. As we approach the end of our first year at Vandamme, we have seen how much maturity and confidence our kids have gained through these relationships. It is also clear that the teachers truly get to know each student's learning style, personality, strengths, and areas of need. The rigorous academic program is thoughtfully designed by Ms. Vandamme and the teaching staff in a way that challenges and inspires students. We love that the teachers specialize in subjects that they are passionate about. In doing so, they pass on their interest onto the students, so that students become interested and engaged in each subject. Just last week, I was blown away when my fourth grader asked to go to the library for books on Shakespeare's works. Beyond academics, we love Vandamme's positive and inclusive social environment. Students seem to come from diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods throughout our county, and the school staff does a great job of modeling kindness, inclusion, and respect. I've had the privilege of volunteering at two school events and chaperoning one field trip this year. In all instances, I've been so impressed with how responsible and respectful all of the students are. The food is also wonderful! While we don't order hot lunch every day, my kids always look forward to Chef Faustino's healthy and delicious creations. We are so grateful to Ms. Vandamme and the entire staff for providing a learning environment that not only enables ours kids to excel academically, but also build character and confidence.